Welcome from the Chief Executive
Welcome to the Western District Health Service website which has been designed to provide you with a user friendly journey to view the services we provide to our community and to outline the many innovations and achievements of our Health Service.
Western District Health Service has a proud reputation as one of Victoria’s leading and innovative Rural and Regional Health Service providers. We have a strong commitment to our vision of ‘Creating Australia’s healthiest rural community’. Feedback from our community and users of our service is important in assisting us to meet our vision.
Our Health Service is privileged to receive outstanding support from our community which knows no bounds in terms of fundraising and the many hours given by dedicated volunteers.
In return for this outstanding support it is our aim to provide the most comprehensive range of high quality person centred and safe healthcare services within our capabilities to our community.
To achieve this aim it is important that we involve consumers and carers in development of new service models and ensure that the care we provide is person centred.
We acknowledge and appreciate the commitment and dedication of our staff and welcome new staff members who wish to work with an innovative Health Service, with a commitment to assisting the Health Service meet its vision and caring for our community.
I trust that our website provides users with an easy to follow journey and provides you with the latest news and events as well as a comprehensive guide to our services.
One of the popular features of our website is photographs of our new arrivals and I encourage all relatives and friends to take advantage of the opportunity to view baby photos on our website.
Once again welcome to our Health Service and I trust your contact with us will be a positive and informative experience.
Rohan Fitzgerald
Chief Executive