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Reaching out to cardiac patients on Country

Bringing the message about healthier hearts home – that’s the philosophy behind an innovative Bairnsdale Regional Health Service program to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Orbost region. With funding from Gippsland Primary Health Network, BRHS’ Aboriginal Health Unit and Allied Health teams

Maddocks Gardens cultural garden a showpiece for all to share

An Aboriginal cultural garden is the latest addition to Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s Maddocks Gardens aged care facility – one where Aboriginal people and all residents and visitors can meet, chat and feel welcome. The garden, developed at a cost of $80,000, includes a specially-designed one-off yarning circle, picnic

Adrian shares big win at AFL Masters Carnival

Adrian Morgan pushed through the pain of a serious arm injury to help steer the Vic Country over 50s team to a resounding victory at the AFL Masters National Carnival. Adrian, 58, of Bairnsdale, played in the over 50s and over 55s for Vic Country and in an aboriginal

Terry, on transplant list, backs kidney fundraiser

Terry Hayes has a battle on his hands as he awaits a kidney transplant, but he is doing his bit with Bairnsdale Regional Health Service Dialysis Unit patients and staff to raise money for Kidney Health Australia. The team, known as the BRHS Kidney Beanz, is stepping up the

BRHS Koori heart health approach on national stage

Members of Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s Aboriginal Health Unit have demonstrated their innovative approach to Koori heart health at a national medical conference. Koori Hospital Liaison Officer Adrian Morgan and Care Coordinator Carolyn Alkemade represented the unit and BRHS at the 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Cardiovascular

BRHS community celebration to mark NAIDOC Week

Cultural experiences, fun, music, food trucks and a sausage sizzle will mark a celebration of NAIDOC Week at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service on Tuesday, 4 July. BRHS takes a leading role in health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in East Gippsland and supports NAIDOC Week’s aim

Heart health kits help BRHS to Close the Gap

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service has used its Close the Gap Day community event to launch a practical new kit to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People to improve their heart health. Around 200 residents and staff gathered at BRHS to mark Close the Gap Day on Thursday, 16

Ashleigh takes the lead to help Close the Gap

Employing more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the health sector is a key to bringing true equality to health care. That’s the view of Ashleigh Munro, a Gunaikurnai woman with ties to the Kamilaroi and Dunghutti mobs through her father, who is the manager of Bairnsdale Regional

Adrian’s back with new resolve after footy carnival

Adrian Morgan’s Vic Country side did not come out on top in the recent 2022 AFL Masters National Carnival, but he’s back in Bairnsdale and determined to make the side for next year’s tournament. And he met a few famous faces along the way. Adrian, 57, a Koori Hospital

Adrian’s heart is in masters football

Adrian Morgan will play among the cream of Australia’s veteran footballers when he represents Vic Country at the AFL Masters National Carnival in Adelaide from this weekend. It’s a remarkable achievement given that he survived a near-fatal cardiac arrest at his workplace, Bairnsdale Regional Health Service, just 13 months

Category: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

Reaching out to cardiac patients on Country

Maddocks Gardens cultural garden a showpiece for all to share

Adrian shares big win at AFL Masters Carnival

Terry, on transplant list, backs kidney fundraiser

BRHS Koori heart health approach on national stage

BRHS community celebration to mark NAIDOC Week

Heart health kits help BRHS to Close the Gap

Ashleigh takes the lead to help Close the Gap

Adrian’s back with new resolve after footy carnival

Adrian’s heart is in masters football

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