Yarram & District Health Service

Yarram & District Health Service We provide health and community services to the Yarram and broader district community. Visit our website for more information http://www.ydhs.com.au/

🏡 Join our team as a Home Support Worker. Are you compassionate, dependable and passionate about helping people maintai...
24/08/2026

🏡 Join our team as a Home Support Worker.

Are you compassionate, dependable and passionate about helping people maintain their independence at home?

Yarram and District Health Service is looking for Home Support Worker to join the team on a full- or part-time basis.

This is a rewarding role where you’ll provide practical, respectful and person-centred assistance to older people and people living with disability. Support may include personal care, household assistance and respite care, guided by each client’s individual care plan.

You’ll be joining an experienced and friendly team, with access to continuing professional development and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the Yarram community.

If you can work independently, communicate respectfully and treat every person with dignity and compassion, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, including to apply visit https://www.ydhs.com.au/current-vacancies/

Applications close Sunday 6 September 2026.

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Did you know YDHS is a provider of the Federal Government’s Support at Home program?The Support at Home program replaced...
23/08/2026

Did you know YDHS is a provider of the Federal Government’s Support at Home program?

The Support at Home program replaced the Home Care Package program last year and is designed to support older Australians to remain living independently in their own homes.

The program provides a subsidy towards a package of care services and care management to meet your personal needs.

So if you or someone you love needs a little bit of extra support at home – get in touch with us today.

Our friendly team can support you through the process, including arranging a referral for an assessment to determine your needs.

Call our Support at Home team on 5182 0258 or email [email protected]

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In addition to providing our community with wonderful care, our staff also give back to many worthy causes in their own ...
17/08/2026

In addition to providing our community with wonderful care, our staff also give back to many worthy causes in their own spare time.

Meet Andrea Mattern, our Acute Services Nurse Unit Manager, who over the last few months has raised almost $20,000 for cancer research through the Box Rallies.

Andrea and her sister Abby couldn’t resist the challenge of driving a car valued at less than $1,500 through some of Australia’s remote outback roads and raising money for cancer research in the process.

And while there’s plenty of dust, dirt and the potential for breakdowns, these adventurous sisters had so much fun they’re doing it all again in six weeks.

At the end of September, they’ll be taking off from Dubbo for the Lunchbox Rally to raise funds for cancer research.

The Box Rallies aim to raise more than $10 million annually with all funds going towards the Cancer Council. Fundraising efforts to date have raised more than $68 million and supported 86 cancer research programs.

According to Andrea, this is something that she just “has to do”.

“We all see cancer affecting our community and in many of us and our families.”

“The answer is in research, early diagnosis, prevention and cure,” she said.

Well done Andrea and Abby and best of luck for the upcoming rally.

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📢 We're hiring: Administration Officer 📢Join the team at YDHS and play a vital role in supporting quality healthcare for...
08/08/2026

📢 We're hiring: Administration Officer 📢

Join the team at YDHS and play a vital role in supporting quality healthcare for our community.

As an Administration Officer at the Yarram Medical Centre, you'll provide reception and administrative support, work alongside healthcare professionals and help ensure patients receive exceptional service every day.

We're looking for someone with:
✅ Excellent communication skills
✅ Strong computer literacy
✅ A professional and confidential approach
✅ The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Experience in medical administration is desirable but not essential.

If you're passionate about making a difference in a supportive rural healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information, including to apply visit https://www.ydhs.com.au/current-vacancies/

Applications close Sunday 16 August 2026.

This is a fixed-term position until September 2027.

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Homelessness Action Now – that’s the theme for this year’s National Homelessness Week which starts today.And when you se...
02/08/2026

Homelessness Action Now – that’s the theme for this year’s National Homelessness Week which starts today.

And when you see some of the stats locally, it’s clear there’s a need for action.

Homelessness support services are working under intense pressure and juggling enormously high demand; cost of living pressures and rising rents are pushing working families into vulnerable situations; and family violence in Gippsland is intolerably high.

People sleeping rough in Gippsland are becoming even more visible, with an increase of 32 per cent in 2025 compared with 2023/24.

As part of Homelessness Week, the region will be hosting the local launch of the Walk in Her Shoes exhibition, which tells the story of three women who experienced family violence at different stages of life. Details are below.

📍Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, 32 Kay Street Traralgon
🗓️ Thursday 6 August 2026
🕕 6:30pm – 8:30pm

To register to attend, visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/walk-in-her-shoes-exhibition-and-forum-latrobe-tickets-1992407389135

Around Yarram, you might also see a number of local cafes taking part in the CafeSmart initiative. This initiative sees a small portion of coffee sales contributed towards local, grassroots homelessness support.

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The winter chill has certainly arrived across the region! 🥶While the chilly weather brings with it colds and flu, there ...
02/08/2026

The winter chill has certainly arrived across the region! 🥶

While the chilly weather brings with it colds and flu, there are a few simple things you can do to help protect yourself and your loved ones and keep healthy this winter.

🧴Wash your hands regularly
🧣Keep warm with layers of clothing
💉Stay up to date with your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
🥗Eat nutritious meals and stay hydrated (yes, even in winter!)
🏃‍♀️Get some fresh air and gentle exercise when you can
😴 Stay home and rest if you're feeling unwell

And don’t forget to check in on elderly neighbours, friends and family members who may need a little extra support during the colder months.

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Emergency events can take a toll on our mental health, particularly for those within our community who are first respond...
31/07/2026

Emergency events can take a toll on our mental health, particularly for those within our community who are first responders or volunteer with emergency services.

So if you work in the sector and are looking for some tools and skills to support your mental wellbeing join the Emergency Services Foundation (ESF) for a free, engaging and conversational Mental Health Matters Workshop next week in Yarram.

Designed by people with firsthand experience in emergency services, this workshop provides practical information and resources tailored to the unique challenges faced by those who serve their communities.

📅 Monday 3 August 2026
📍 14 Livingston Road, Yarram
🕕 6.00pm

Come along on your own or bring a partner, friend or support person and learn about:

✅ Recognising signs and symptoms
✅ Building your support network
✅ Where to get help
✅ How to effectively ask “R U OK?”

To RSVP for this free workshop, contact Michael Jacobs:
📧 [email protected]
📱 0422 481 532

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Pain lives in our homes, workplaces, schools, relationships and communities.Yet for the 5.4 million Australians living w...
30/07/2026

Pain lives in our homes, workplaces, schools, relationships and communities.

Yet for the 5.4 million Australians living with chronic pain, it remains too often unseen, misunderstood and under-recognised.

This week is National Pain Week and by sharing lived experiences and increasing awareness, we can reduce stigma, build understanding and strengthen the case for better care, support and research for the more than five million Australians living with chronic pain.

Chronic pain is more than a physical condition. It can affect mental health, relationships, employment, education and quality of life.

For more information visit https://chronicpainaustralia.org.au/painliveshere/

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🚐 The Services Australia Mobile Service Centre Bus is coming to Yarram! 🚐📍 Near Memorial Park, Commercial Road🗓️ Wednesd...
28/07/2026

🚐 The Services Australia Mobile Service Centre Bus is coming to Yarram! 🚐

📍 Near Memorial Park, Commercial Road
🗓️ Wednesday 5 August 2026, 9:30am – 4:00pm
🗓️ Thursday 6 August 2026, 9:00am – 2:00pm

The mobile centre offers face-to-face support with Services Australia staff including:

✅ Support for new claims for Centrelink payments.
✅ Assistance with updating your information in Services Australia’s records.
✅ Information about Medicare transactions and registrations.
✅ Information about how your financial matters may impact payments as well as payment options to suit your needs.
✅ Rural payment entitlements for eligible farmers.
✅ Social work support and referrals.

So if you’ve got any questions for the helpful Services Australia staff, come along.

No appointment is needed – just drop in!

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