Cohuna District Hospital

11/08/2026

Tell your story with Care Opinion.
We believe the best way for care services to improve is for our staff to see the care they provide through the eyes of the people who receive it and their loved ones.
At Care Opinion, your story is feedback written as a brief description of a personal experience of care with a service provider. It usually includes what happened, what you think was good and/or could have been better and how you felt about that experience. Your story can be about you or somebody close to you.
Please share your stories about the Cohuna Residential aged Care today: please go to https://www.careopinion.org.au/opinions?nacs=15625

10/08/2026

07/08/2026

Jeans for Genes Day supports vital research to help children with genetic conditions. Wear your jeans and show your support.

06/08/2026

The Men's Cooking Group are still exploring the many possibilities of the humble rissole at this week's session. The meal began with delicious pumpkin fritter bites served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce, followed by tasty apricot chicken rissoles as the main course. To finish, everyone enjoyed a warming gingerbread and pear self-saucing pudding—a fitting end to another enjoyable morning of cooking and good company.
As always, the kitchen was filled with plenty of conversation, laughter and teamwork. While everyone had their own task to tackle, there was no shortage of helping hands, shared tips and friendly banter along the way. The Men's Cooking Group is about much more than preparing a great meal—it's an opportunity to catch up with friends, welcome new faces and enjoy the camaraderie that comes from working together.

05/08/2026

National Stroke Week runs from 3–9 August.
A reminder to know the signs of stroke and act FAST to save a life.
FACE – Look for a drooping smile.
ARMS – Check if one arm drifts down
SPEECH – Listen for slurred or strange words.
TIME – Act fast and call for emergency help immediately.

04/08/2026

Have you recently received care from Cohuna District Hospital, the Urgent Care Centre, District Nursing or Residential Aged Care?

We would love to hear about your experience.

Whether you'd like to thank a staff member, share what went well, or tell us how we could improve, your story can help shape better care for our community.
Every story helps us understand what matters most to patients, residents, families and carers, and supports us to learn, improve and celebrate great care.

Share your story here:
https://www.careopinion.org.au/tellyourstory

03/08/2026

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated from 1–7 August. Today, we recognise the strength of every mum and the importance of support in every feeding journey.

30/07/2026

The world's most famous Chinese soup, Sweet Corn Soup, was on the menu at the Men's Cooking Group this week. Soulful, comforting, and satisfying, it was the perfect way to start the meal.
The group then enjoyed Supreme Soy Hokkien Noodles before finishing with a delicious self-saucing butterscotch pudding for dessert.

27/07/2026

It’s Pain Week (27 July – 2 August). Chronic pain doesn’t always look like what people expect. Some days are manageable, others are overwhelming — and every person’s experience is unique.
This week, we stand with those living with persistent pain and advocate for understanding, support, and improved treatment options.

26/07/2026

It’s DonateLife Week (26 July – 1 August). Behind every donation is a story of generosity, courage, and hope. This week we honour donors, their families, and the lives saved through organ and tissue donation.