Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) has been awarded accreditation by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards for delivering safe, high-quality care. Hospital accreditation is an independent review that takes place every three years. It involves external health experts reviewing how hospitals care for patients every day. This accreditation confirms that MDHS meets the national safety […]

Meet one of our GREAT people award winner Cassie Cassie joined MDHS in 2019 as part of the Transition to Practice Program, embarking on a journey she could never have predicted. Rotating through Wattle Rise, Dunolly, and Amherst Ward, she discovered her true calling in Aged Care. From connecting with residents and understanding their needs […]

As children settle back into the school routine, Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) is encouraging families, schools and early childhood education services to support healthy lunchboxes that help children feel energised and ready to learn. The annual campaign National Lunchbox Week (9-15 February 2026) run by Nutrition Australia encourages families to focus on simple, balanced […]

Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) has welcomed 10 new graduate registered nurses who have commenced the 12-month Graduate Nurse Program (GNP). The program supports early-career nurses to transition into professional practice while strengthening the local rural health workforce. “These nurses play an important role in delivering safe, evidence-based care to our community,” said Debbie Rogers, […]

Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS), in partnership with Cancer Council Victoria, is now accepting bookings for a free ‘Managing Cancer and Exercise Program’, commencing in February. The eight-week group program is designed to support people living with cancer by providing practical education, guided exercise and peer support to help participants better manage their health and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) advises the Annual General Meeting planned for Wednesday 3 December is postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. MDHS will advise a new date once confirmed. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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 […]