Maryborough District Health Service will celebrate Aged Care Employee Day on Thursday 7 August to recognise the dedicated staff who provide compassionate care across its residential communities in Maryborough, Avoca and Dunolly as well as this delivering vital respite care and in-home support. “The theme for Aged Care Employee Day is “Thanks for Caring”, to […]

Do you want to health shape your local health services? Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) is inviting community members to join its Community Advisory Committee (CAC). MDHS is seeking eight community advisors to form a diverse and inclusive committee. The Community Advisory Committee will meet once every two months to provide input into service planning, […]

Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) is encouraging families across the region to take simple steps to keep their children’s teeth healthy, as part of Dental Health Week, running from 4–10 August 2025. While the national campaign focuses on helping children “reach every S-milestone” in their oral health journey. These milestones focus on the key stages […]

Are you expecting a baby? Come along for a childbirth education session for a comprehensive, free childbirth education session on Saturday 12 July at 10.00 am. This an opportunity to explore Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) newly designed birthing suites and learn about the essential aspects of labour and birth. Led by an experienced midwife […]

Everyone in the Central Goldfields community is invited to join us for an early NAIDOC celebration at the Maryborough Pony Club from 10 am to 2 pm on Thursday 3 July 2025. The event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and learn more about First Nations culture, while meeting MDHS Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers Tonya […]

As we enter the final phase of the Maryborough Hospital redevelopment, exciting progress continues on site. These works will involve the removal of the old Urgent Care Centre and other buildings to reveal the original 1860s hospital façade. They will also improve access to the main entrance with a large turning circle, more accessible parking […]

MDHS Graduate Nurse Open Day 2025 Kick-start your career with confidence Join us at Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) to explore our Graduate Nurse Program and Transition to Practice Program designed to support and guide newly qualified registered and enrolled nurses. Find out about breadth of scope in acute and aged care Tour our brand […]

For Isabelle Lugg, the birth of her daughter Lylah marked a joyful family moment and a historic one for the Central Goldfields community. Baby Lylah is the first baby born at the new Maryborough and District Hospital, marking the beginning of new chapter in local maternity care for women and families. “I was really hoping […]

Maryborough District Health Service has well and truly opened the doors to the new hospital on the corner of Clarendon and Neill Streets, marking a major milestone in healthcare for the Central Goldfields region and surrounds. All patient services have now relocated to the new Maryborough and District Hospital with surgical services set to resume […]

The new Maryborough and District Hospital is now open. All patient services have moved to the new site on the corner of Clarendon and Neill Streets. Opening hours Office: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday Café: 8.00 am to 3.00 pm, Monday to Friday Visiting hours: 8.00 am to 8.00 pm, daily Urgent […]