Beaufort and Skipton Health Service

10/06/2026

Skipton Medical Practice has Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and COVID vaccinations available for all eligible age groups. Annual influenza vaccination is one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of flu and protect people most at risk.

📖 Read more at bshs.org.au/2026/06/10/protecting-against-preventable-diseases

10/06/2026

🔥 THIS SATURDAY IN BEAUFORT 🔥

Join us for the second workshop in our Firewise series:
Firewise Landscaping Q&A Forum + Garden Design Workshop

Come along and learn practical ways to make your property, garden and outdoor spaces more firewise.

You’ll hear from local experts including Kate Blood, Rob Pelletier and Owen Gooding, with knowledge in fire preparedness, horticulture, botany, CFA bushfire mitigation, vegetation management and sustainable fire management.

📍 Beaufort Library
📅 Saturday 13 June
⏰ 10am–12pm: Q&A Forum with expert panel
🍽 Lunch provided
⏰ 1pm–3pm: Garden Design Workshop
🌱 Participants will receive free Firewise landscaping materials to take home.

Bookings are essential.
Call Pyrenees Community House on 03 5349 3150 or email [email protected]

Bring your questions, bring your garden ideas, and leave with practical steps to better prepare your home and landscape.

02/06/2026

Work has commenced on the refurbishment of Beaufort Hospital funded by the State and Federal Governments.

The project is co-funded by Commonwealth and State Regional Health Infrastructure Fund funds and is expected to be completed late this year.

📖 Read more at bshs.org.au/2026/05/28/beaufort-hospital-upgrades-commence

31/05/2026

When you smoke or v**e, a lot is happening in your body and much of it isn’t visible.

Quitting smoking or va**ng delivers immediate and long-term benefits.

This World No To***co Day, we’re joining Quit to highlight what people gain from quitting and to connect more Australians with evidence-based support.

quit.org.au | Quitline 13 78 48

30/05/2026

Today marks the end of Exercise Right Week. Beaufort and Skipton Health Services Exercise Physiologist can work with you to develop an exercise and lifestyle program to improve your health.

Social Support Exercise Groups also run across Beaufort and Skipton every week that provide an opportunity for community members to remain connected to one another while participating in a variety of activities.

📖 Read more at bshs.org.au/2026/05/23/exercise-right-week-2026

29/05/2026

As part of International Nurses Day this month, celebrations at Beaufort and Skipton Health Service were broadened to acknowledge the contribution of all healthcare workers.

📖 Read more at bshs.org.au/2026/05/25/celebrating-our-healthcare-workers

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

This week our Support at Home team and Residential Coordinator attended the Ballarat Ageing Well Expo hosted by the City of Ballarat.

The Health Service thank the City of Ballarat for the opportunity to highlight these important services and provide attendees with vital information to support community members to age well.

📖 Read more at bshs.org.au/2026/05/28/ballarat-ageing-well-expo

28/05/2026

Waterloo Community Group invite you to a Family Fun Day 🌟

🟡Gold Panning
🎨 Face Painting
🍔 Free BBQ
🐶 Dog Toy Making
And so much more!

📅 Sunday 31 May, 11am-2pn
📍 Waterloo Community Shed

28/05/2026

💛 Calling all carers 💛
Do you support someone who is ageing or frail? Or are you an older person caring for a loved one?
Join us for a FREE, session designed to empower all carers with the knowledge to navigate supports and benefits — while connecting with other carers who understand the journey.
📍 Vickers Street Community Hub, Sebastopol
📅 Thursday 11 June
⏰ 10am – 12pm
☕ Morning tea provided
Open to all carers. Registrations are essential — secure your spot today!
To register visit events.humanitix.com/introduction-to-services-and-supports-for-carers