General News
10 August, 2026
Susannah attends first board talks
Susannah’s term on the board started last month.
NEW East Wimmera Health Service board member Susannah Hargreaves has attended her first meeting.
Susannah’s term on the board started last month.
A registered podiatrist, bringing more than 10 years of clinical and leadership experience across the Loddon Mallee region in both the public and private sectors to the board.
Growing up in Wedderburn, Susannah maintains strong local ties and a commitment to ensuring rural communities have access to responsive and appropriate health services.
Susannah is the director of community services at Bendigo Health.
The EWHS board meeting reappointed Kylie Thitchener as chair.
Meanwhile, the board was told The Living Well initiative continues to enhance aged care environments across EWHS campuses, with improvements designed to support residents living with dementia and promote greater independence, wellbeing and social engagement.
New care planning systems aligned with the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards are also being implemented to further improve the experience and outcomes for residents.
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