13 October 2026 The Boards of Orbost Regional Health and Bairnsdale Regional Health Service have agreed to establish a joint Chief Executive Officer arrangement for up to 12 months following the retirement of ORH Chief Executive Officer Vicki Farthing. The arrangement, which has been endorsed by the Victorian Department

Following flooding at our Ross Street Community Health Hub last weekend, some BRHS Community Health services will operate from temporary locations from Monday 12 October until further notice. Our priority is to ensure our community can continue accessing the care and support they need while recovery work continues at

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service has welcomed Jamie Williamson and Dr Anand Ponniraivan to its Board, bringing extensive experience across governance, community engagement, clinical leadership and health service improvement. The new appointments follow the retirement of long-serving Board members Chad Burrell and Dr Simon Fraser, who concluded their terms on