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Welcome to Yarram & District Health Service

Yarram and District Health Service (YDHS) is an easy 2½ hour drive east of Melbourne in the rural Victorian region of Gippsland. YDHS offers acute care services including a 24 accident and emergency facility. General medical and post surgical care, rehabilitation, respite, dialysis and palliative care are all available at YDHS. St Elmo’s Nursing home is located on the grounds of the main campus and provides recreational activities, outings, volunteer companionship and a wide range of other services to its 30 residents.

An enormous array of community health, welfare and aged care services is available through YDHS and its co-located partners. Follow links through the Website.

Service delivery is enhanced through partnership arrangements with the State Government’s Department of Human Services, the Federal Government Department of Health and Ageing and Local Government. YDHS is well supported by its teams of volunteers and fundraising Auxiliary.

Read more in the Annual Report

The Yarram district offers easy access to a wide range of outdoor leisure options such as skiing, hiking, swimming, surfing, fishing and sailing in a region that is well known for its natural beauty.

Read more in District Profile

Vision

Yarram and District Health Service is recognised as a leading rural health service.

Mission

To excel at providing quality, efficient, people-centred care for our community.

Core Values

Care and Compassion - We provide a safe, caring environment that supports the healing and well-being of all. We treat each person with empathy, understanding and dignity.

Respect - We respect the rights, privacy and confidentiality of all people, having regard for differences in culture, philosophy and outlook.

Integrity - We say what we mean and we do what we say. We communicate effectively, openly and honestly and behave ethically.

Professionalism - We strive for excellence. We are focused, responsible, competent and confident.

Read more in about us

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YDHS Annual Report and Quality of Care Report 2011
Prudential Client Service Charter
YDHS Annual Report and Quality of Care Report 2010
Updated: Tuesday, 24 May 2011

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