October 12th, 2021Hospital appeal done

THE $100,000 needed for a masterplan for the Daylesford Hospital has been raised 10 weeks ahead of schedule.
The committee had hoped to reach its target by Christmas but was overwhelmed with the support, passion and generosity of the Daylesford community.
The donations will fund the development of a master plan for the proposed upgrade to the facilities at Daylesford Health. This planning phase is expected to be completed in approximately four months and will outline a roadmap for future developments.

Committee chair, and Hepburn Shire Mayor, Cr Lesley Hewitt offered “a huge thanks to all the generous people who donated to reach this target of $100,000 in just over eight weeks”.
“The demonstration of such strong support shows how important the hospital is to Daylesford residents.”
Members of the committee will meet with Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas in the near future to discuss the need for funding and support for the upgrade.
Meanwhile, Central Highlands Rural Health has secured $7.1 million from the state government for Creswick Aged Care and Daylesford Hospital in the latest rounds of funding allocations.
Funding of $2.6 million has been allocated to complete stage 3 of the redevelopments at Creswick Aged Care. The new funding will upgrade six remaining bedrooms, extend residents’ common areas, install overhead tracking and upgrade heating and cooling systems. In Daylesford, $4.5 million has been allocated to upgrade and enhance theatre facilities.
Central Highlands Rural Health’s CEO Maree Cuddihy said the much needed funds would strengthen services and facilities in Creswick and Daylesford.
“In Daylesford, the $4.5 million grant will help upgrade theatres and sterilising areas. There is a lot to be done in Daylesford and this funding is a positive first step in our long-term goal to ensure Daylesford Hospital delivers contemporary, safe, high quality and sustainable health care for its local community.”

Words: Donna Kelly