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Debbie’s 45-year nursing journey with MDHS

Tuesday 23rd December, 2025

Debbie Weir is celebrating an exceptional milestone this year, marking 45 years of continuous service with Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS). What makes Debbie’s career even more remarkable is that nursing was never part of her original plan. “I never actually wanted to be a nurse,” said Debbie. “I needed first aid so I could […]

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MDHS announces 2025 GREAT People and Service Awards


Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) has recognised the dedication, professionalism and care of its workforce and long-serving staff members at an end-of-year celebration. The event acknowledged staff who consistently demonstrate MDHS values of Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability and Togetherness through the GREAT People Awards, as well as team members who reached significant service milestones. In […]

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Community unites to break the silence on family violence

Friday 12th December, 2025

Around 150 people from Maryborough and surrounding areas gathered on Human Rights Day 10 December to call for an end to family violence. The community walk, held as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, sent a strong and united message that violence will not be tolerated. “We began the walk […]

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Join us and take action to help end gender-based violence

Tuesday 25th November, 2025

Central Goldfields Shire residents are encouraged to come together, show support and take a positive step towards ending gender-based violence by joining a community walk on Wednesday 10 December. The walk welcomes people of all ages and abilities to come together for respect and equality as part of the local 16 Days of Activism Against […]

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Help shape future of local healthcare

Wednesday 15th October, 2025

MDHS invites community input in first step toward new strategic plan Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) invites community members to share their ideas and insights to help shape the future of healthcare in the region. With the current strategic plan finishing at the end of the year, MDHS is starting the process of developing a […]

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MDHS thanks Rheola Charity Carnival for ongoing support

Tuesday 7th October, 2025

Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) is extremely grateful for the continued support of the Rheola Charity Carnival Committee. “The partnership now spans most of the event’s remarkable 152-year history and remains one of our most valued community relationships,’’ said Nickola Allan, CEO, MDHS. Over the years, funds raised by the Rheola Charity Carnival have contributed […]

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MDHS supports community wellbeing

Thursday 11th September, 2025

Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) has been actively supporting local events in the lead-up to R U OK? Day on Thursday 11 September, encouraging meaningful conversations and promoting community connection. R U OK? Day is a national initiative that reminds Australians to check in with one another, ask ‘Are you OK?’ and listen with care. […]

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Community invited to celebrate new era of care

Tuesday 9th September, 2025

Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) is inviting residents from the Central Goldfields, Pyrenees and surrounding areas to join a community celebration day at the new Maryborough Hospital. The event will be held from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday 20 September. Since opening in April, the $115 million hospital has been transforming healthcare in […]

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Say yes to your health this Women’s Health Week

Friday 22nd August, 2025

Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) in partnership with Central Goldfields Shire Libraries, is inviting local women to say yes to themselves during Women’s Health Week running from 1- 5 September. We are hosting Women’s Health Drop-In Sessions at Maryborough and Dunolly libraries to provide a welcoming space for connection, education, and support. This year’s national […]

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MDHS celebrates communication across every stage of life

Thursday 21st August, 2025

Speech Pathology Week 24 – 30 August is a chance to shine a light on the essential role speech pathologists play in helping Australians of all ages communicate, connect and participate fully in life. Speech pathologists work across the lifespan from supporting young children learning to speak, to helping adults recover communication skills after injury […]