Guest Speaker - Elizabeth Sinclair, CEO, Yea & District Memorial Hospital. (and daughter of John & Clare Sinclair)
Elizabeth spoke of her role at the Hospital, being very proud of wonderful community asset Yea has. The current political climate has been a challenge and the strong community opposition of proposed changes has sup-ported our health service. The State Government funding budget was released in May (usually available in February) with a 33% slash to the budget. This is a significant and devastating result. Government has stepped back from forced amalgamations of hospitals, though is working on regional based partnerships with larger hospitals in Hume region, (Shepparton, Albury/Wodonga, Wangaratta, Benalla), whilst still retaining local based executive and board. We need significant funds to provide services, insurance alone has increased 80%. Changes need to be made to be sustainable. $3.3 mill has been raised from other sources to support programs provided by Y&DMH—Mental Health Nurse practitioner, working with schools in Murrindindi & Mitchell shires; support group for Parkinson Disease sufferers; Saleyards Program; Wound Clinic; Drug & Alcohol sup-port program; and supporting the development of 10 independent living units with meals and hospital support, The hospital is currently working within the budget, with no closure of wards or clinical staff layoffs
Yea Hospital has always been a huge part of Elizabeths life, having grown up with mum nursing at Yea.
Vote of thanks from Liz Fletcher, who, like Elizabeth, grew up with her mum nursing at Yea and sharing the sane “family” of Yea Hospital.
Elizabeth spoke of her role at the Hospital, being very proud of wonderful community asset Yea has. The current political climate has been a challenge and the strong community opposition of proposed changes has sup-ported our health service. The State Government funding budget was released in May (usually available in February) with a 33% slash to the budget. This is a significant and devastating result. Government has stepped back from forced amalgamations of hospitals, though is working on regional based partnerships with larger hospitals in Hume region, (Shepparton, Albury/Wodonga, Wangaratta, Benalla), whilst still retaining local based executive and board. We need significant funds to provide services, insurance alone has increased 80%. Changes need to be made to be sustainable. $3.3 mill has been raised from other sources to support programs provided by Y&DMH—Mental Health Nurse practitioner, working with schools in Murrindindi & Mitchell shires; support group for Parkinson Disease sufferers; Saleyards Program; Wound Clinic; Drug & Alcohol sup-port program; and supporting the development of 10 independent living units with meals and hospital support, The hospital is currently working within the budget, with no closure of wards or clinical staff layoffsYea Hospital has always been a huge part of Elizabeths life, having grown up with mum nursing at Yea.
Vote of thanks from Liz Fletcher, who, like Elizabeth, grew up with her mum nursing at Yea and sharing the sane “family” of Yea Hospital.
Three Minute Speaker — Bob Hentschel
Bob reminded us that 1944 was a very special year for 3 Rotarians, including himself! On turning 80, Bob has taken the time to sit back and reflect on significant events that heralded his big year. (I’m sure it was Bob relying on his memory and definitely no help from Google!?!) Bob recounted famous people born in 1944, current affairs, such as DDay, sporting facts, musical hits and many more fun facts that have survived the time!
Happy Birthday Bob!
Bob reminded us that 1944 was a very special year for 3 Rotarians, including himself! On turning 80, Bob has taken the time to sit back and reflect on significant events that heralded his big year. (I’m sure it was Bob relying on his memory and definitely no help from Google!?!) Bob recounted famous people born in 1944, current affairs, such as DDay, sporting facts, musical hits and many more fun facts that have survived the time!
Happy Birthday Bob!
The Sinclair Family
L to R: Lachlan Cooper, Michael Cox, Lily Cox, Clair Sinclair, Elizabeth Sinclair, John Sinclair