About us

Profile

East Grampians Health Service is based in Ararat and Willaura and takes its name from the magnificent mountain range that provides a backdrop to both townships.

Formed in 1995 by the merger of the Ararat and District Hospital, the Willaura and District Hospital and John Pickford House, East Grampians Health Service (EGHS) is committed to providing quality care and services that meet the needs of the community, whilst continuously striving for improvement and aiming to lead the way in provision of health related services.

Our Mission

East Grampians Health Service will improve community health outcomes and quality of life by forming partnerships which encourage healthy lifestyle choices, and by maintaining and improving health and wellness in response to changing needs and priorities.

Our Vision

To be the leading rural health care provider in Australia delivering timely, accessible, integrated and quality services

Our Values

Integrity
We value integrity, honesty and respect in all relationships

Excellence
We value excellence as the appropriate standard for all services and practices

Customer Focus
We respect the dignity and rights of our customers and acknowledge their beliefs, regardless of their cultural, spiritual or socioeconomic background

Working together
We value equally all people who make a contribution to EGHS to achieve shared goals