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Elaine farewells BRHS after 35 years of volunteering

After 35 years of service to Bairnsdale Regional Health Service, volunteering stalwart Elaine Newcomen has retired. Elaine, 82, said she’s looking forward to a quieter time after fundraising for BRHS through the Bower Birds auxiliary. She has served as president, treasurer and spent her last 12 months with the

Fundraisers boost BRHS care for East Gippsland

Two of Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s fundraising auxiliaries have made substantial donations to BRHS to buy medical equipment for the care of people across East Gippsland. The BRHS Kiosk Auxiliary, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, made a series of donations including: The auxiliary has also purchased a

Baubles for Babies fundraiser a lifesaver for BRHS

Give a gift that might just save a life in Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s maternity unit – a virtual Christmas tree decoration. The Gippsland-based Newborn Intensive Care Foundation is running its Baubles for Babies appeal, and as usual foundation chair Peter Cursley guarantees that all funds raised in the

Generous spirit rounds up sales for Bower Birds raffle

A striking painting of a high country cattleman at work has “herded” thousands of dollars in donations to Bairnsdale Regional Health Service thanks to its much loved Bower Birds fundraising auxiliary. The raffle, drawn recently, came about through two separate acts of generosity. The painting, by internationally-known artist Jan

Seasonal cheer drives new maternity charity fundraiser

Brighten your festive season and help Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s maternity unit by supporting the Newborn Intensive Care Foundation’s new Baubles for Babies appeal. The Gippsland-based charity is raising money for four new Neocots to update equipment in the maternity ward. Newborn Intensive Care Foundation chair and Sale resident

Resuscitaire the gift that keeps on giving at BRHS

A generous community donation has already saved the lives of babies at Bairnsdale Regional Health Centre’s Emergency Department. The Resuscitaire unit for the ED was co-funded between the Gippsland-based Newborn Intensive Care Foundation (NICF) and BRHS, which shared the cost. The Paynesville Opp Shop was a major contributor to

Close The Gap Day Both a Celebration and a Solemn Moment

“I remember Aunty Marion (Pearce) talking about how frightening this hospital was in the past, and how troubling it was for people. I remember people used to tell me they would not go to the hospital because it’s where people went to die, and because they weren’t treated right.”

“From Little Things…” – Flanagan Patients Plant the Seed of New Courtyard Garden

“We’re leaving a legacy, that’s what we’re doing. This garden is a legacy.” Noel Norton is one of a group of patients, staff and community members who for the past few months has been planting the seeds, literally and figuratively, of a new garden and outdoor space on BRHS’

Paynesville Hospital Auxiliary Donates $9,000 to Infant Resuscitaire Campaign

Though its numbers may have shrunk over the years, the Paynesville Hospital Auxiliary still continues to do powerful work for this community. Last week the five members of the auxiliary, Heather Hoskin, Elsie Hoskin, Marian Wilson, Ann Bloomer and Allie Stanton, donated $9,000 toward the purchase of an infant

Category: Community Champions

Elaine farewells BRHS after 35 years of volunteering

Fundraisers boost BRHS care for East Gippsland

Baubles for Babies fundraiser a lifesaver for BRHS

Generous spirit rounds up sales for Bower Birds raffle

Seasonal cheer drives new maternity charity fundraiser

Resuscitaire the gift that keeps on giving at BRHS

Close The Gap Day Both a Celebration and a Solemn Moment

“From Little Things…” – Flanagan Patients Plant the Seed of New Courtyard Garden

Paynesville Hospital Auxiliary Donates $9,000 to Infant Resuscitaire Campaign

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