November 5th, 2026News from Your Local Health Service

Board Director opportunities at Central Highlands Rural Health

Join a Victorian public health board The Department of Health is seeking applications for part-time Board Director positions at Central Highlands Rural Health. Appointment terms start on 1 July 2027 and are for up to three years.

These roles offer a unique opportunity to contribute to Victoria’s public health system by providing strategic leadership, oversight and accountability to support safe, high-quality and effective healthcare for Victorians. As a board director, you will hold an important position of trust, helping ensure health services operate with integrity and with a strong focus on patient outcomes.

Appointments are based on capabilities and the professional and lived experience applicants can bring to the strategic leadership of Victoria’s public health system.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including First Nations people, people living with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQA+ people, and those living in rural and regional Victoria. Living in Victoria, or in a border community near Victorian health services, is preferred.

We are currently seeking members with qualifications in clinical governance and those with a background in philanthropy. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the capabilities identified in their applications.

Applications close Sunday 22 November 2026.

Further information about Victorian health service boards and how to apply can be found at www.health.vic.gov.au/board-applications Annual General Meeting 2025-26 Central Highlands Rural Health Board of Management

invites our community to its 2025-26

Annual General Meeting.

Date: Thursday 26 November, 2026 Time: 3.15pm Location: Social Foundry, 86 Mollison Street, Kyneton We are delighted to have Astrid Edwards discuss the importance of quality regional health, community and wellbeing.

Agenda items: 1. Release of the 2025/26 Annual Report 2. Any other business in accordance with the By Laws of Central Highlands Rural Health (of which 7 days prior notice has been given to the undersigned).

3. Guest Speaker: Astrid Edwards Please RSVP by 18th November 2026 to events@chrh.org.au or (03) 5422 9920.

Kind regards, Maree Cuddihy Chief Executive Officer ceo@chrh.org.au Clunes • Creswick • Daylesford • Kyneton • Trentham