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This page is for general information purposes. Comments on this page will be moderated for offensive and discriminatory language and misinformation. PDH permits well intentioned discussion on its social media channels. In using PDH's social media channels, all users and participants agree to behave in a respectful manner towards staff, Board of Directors and all community members. PDH reserves the right to hide or delete any comments that it considers, within its discretion, and to ban or block those persons/profiles from its pages or channels. PDH reserves the right, in its discretion, to switch off the comment function on any of its posts, pages or social media channels at any time. PDH may amend or withdraw material or comments on this page at any time without notice. Portland District Health provides an integrated health service which comprises acute, primary health and aged residential care services. Our Service provides: 24-hour, 7 days a week Urgent Care Centre,
69 registered acute inpatient beds, 2 operating theatres (1 procedural/Scope theatre), 8-bed day procedure unit,
30 residential aged care (high care) – Harbourside Lodge,
Active Health Portland - our GP superclinic,
Community Health/Primary Care services. Portland District Health is accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards, the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Ltd and Home and Community Care National Service Standards. PDH has an operating budget of $52m, approximately 461 staff (310 FTE). Portland’s health services are steeped in history with land set aside in April 1858 for an asylum for the benefit of the afflicted or distressed inhabitants and sojourners. The trustees who reserved that land were James Blair, Charles Arthur Dodd, Francis Henty, Thomas Must and Thomas Finn. In 1912, permission was granted to convert the institution to a district hospital and it continued to operate from the original blue stone building until 1954 when the needs of Portland and District outgrew the facilities. The bluestone buildings were demolished and replaced by a new facility. Today, Portland District health is a public health service established under the Health Services Act 1988. Our health service was formed on 01 July 2003 through the amalgamation of the Portland and District Community Health Centre and the Portland and District Hospital.

29/10/2026

✨Join Live4Life Glenelg for a special evening with adolescent health and wellbeing expert Dr Arne Rubinstein, proudly supported by Major Sponsor Portland Aluminium.

Dr Arne will share practical insights and advice for parents and carers on navigating the teenage years in a technology-driven world — from building resilience and healthy relationships to supporting young people as they grow into adulthood.
The evening will also feature a workshop from Kate at the Human Development Workshop, offering further insights into adolescent development, alongside a youth panel featuring local young people, sharing their perspectives and experiences.

📍 Richmond Henty Hotel, Blueroom, Portland
📅 Tuesday 17 November
🕠 Arrive from 5:30pm for 5:45pm start

There will also be the opportunity to check out displays and information from local youth mental health services and find out more about the support available to young people in our community.

🎟 Tickets must be pre-purchased by 13th November. Choose your meal when purchasing your ticket. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2003043097826?aff=oddtdtcreator

A great night for parents, carers and anyone supporting young people.

28/10/2026

👶Welcome Little One 👶

Tamara and Zack, wish to announce that precious Nevaeh has arrived.
Born October 20, 2026.
We wish the family all the very best.

28/10/2026

📣Regional Health Infrastructure Fund 2026–27 📣

Portland District Health has secured $6,025,577 through the Regional Health Infrastructure Fund (RHIF) 2026–27 for a major redevelopment of its Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD).
The funding will replace ageing equipment and modernise a department critical to surgical and birthing services.
The project includes two new steam sterilisers, endoscope reprocessing equipment, low-temperature sterilisation technology, digital instrument tracking, a reverse osmosis water plant and a complete department reconfiguration.
The redevelopment will improve efficiency, strengthen instrument traceability, reduce the risk of theatre disruptions and provide staff with a modern working environment that meets contemporary standards and compliance requirements.
“This investment supports the continued delivery of local surgical care in Portland, while giving staff modern equipment and improved workflows to meet current and future service needs.
“It is an important investment in PDH’s long-term sustainability and our ability to provide high-quality care to the community for years to come.”

Chief Executive Officer Kareena Prevett

26/10/2026

Read the latest edition of the Portland District Health - Health Promotion Community Newsletter (October2026)

In this edition:
🍎 Fruit Rescue is coming to Portland
💚Live4Life Glenelg young ambassadors visit Parliament
🚗Volunteer as an L2P mentor and help a young person get on the road
🎉Find out more about the new Youth Social Hub launching in Portland

And much more...

Read it here➡️ https://mailchi.mp/6f212759b4f5/oct2026

26/10/2026

👨‍👨‍👦Look Who's Here! 👨‍👨‍👦

Megan and Jake are pleased to announce Indi's little sister has arrived.
Born October 8, 2026.
We wish the family all the very best.

24/10/2026

Fresh Food Swap 🍋🌷

Got extra fruit, veggies, herbs, eggs, or homemade goodies? Or simply want to connect with others in the community?
Come along to our Free Fresh Food Swap to share, swap, and enjoy fresh local produce while meeting new people. Everyone is welcome.

🌟 Every Thursday, 10am – 12pm at the Portland Library 🌟

23/10/2026

🫁Help protect yourself from the risk of thunderstorm asthma🫁
If you’ve ever had asthma – talk to your doctor about what you can do to help protect yourself from the risk of thunderstorm asthma this pollen season, including updating your asthma action plan. Remember, taking an asthma preventer as prescribed is key to preventing asthma, including thunderstorm asthma.

20/10/2026

🫁Thunderstorm Asthma Risk Forecast 🫁
Monitor the epidemic thunderstorm asthma risk forecast on the Vic Emergency thunderstorm asthma forecast webpage or download the VicEmergency app (App Store or Google Play). You can set up a 'watch zone' for your location to receive advice and warnings about potential epidemic thunderstorm asthma events during the grass pollen season.
Protect yourself this pollen season – preventing and managing asthma matters.
For more information visit the Better Health Channel www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/thunderstormasthma

19/10/2026

👩🏽‍🏫Would you like to join Portland District Health’s Board? 👨🏾‍🏫
Are you enthusiastic about your community and the future of local healthcare?
Join us for an Information Session to learn more about becoming a Director on the Portland District Health Board.
📅 When: Wednesday, 28 October 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30 pm
📍 Where: PDH Boardroom
💻 Unable to attend in person? A Microsoft Teams link is available.
For further information, please contact Kathy [email protected]

Formal applications open in November.
Help shape the future of healthcare in your community.

18/10/2026

🫁Hay fever🫁
If you’ve ever had hay fever – see your pharmacist to make sure you don’t also have asthma and discuss how to stay safe during grass pollen season. Your pharmacist may refer you to your GP if required.
Protect yourself this pollen season – preventing and managing asthma matters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjlARvcLzN0

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141 Bentinck Street
Portland, VIC
3305

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http://www.pdh.net.au/

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