About Us

On September 22, 1860 the first patient was admitted to our hospital, a 35- year-old shepherd, James Brennan, just 10 days after Burke and Wills left Swan Hill. In 1889 the hospital was relocated to the current site in Splatt St and built at a cost on 3,755 pounds.

Information on Consumer and Community Engagement at Swan Hill District Health, including how you can get involved in helping us achieve best care in your health service.

Volunteers enhance Swan Hill District Health by providing value added services to our patients, residents, families and visitors. We consider our volunteers a valuable and complementary part of the health care team. While our volunteers do not replace anyone in a paid capacity, the presence of volunteers in various areas throughout the organisation enhances the patient and visitor experience.

Swan Hill District Health produces a range of publications and newsletters to report on our activities. You can access these documents via the links below.

Swan Hill District Health values and appreciates the help it receives from the community it serves.
Today the support is still as vital and important as ever as we continue to strive for first class facilities, services and equipment in order to give our medical and nursing staff an extra edge in delivering the best health care.

Shaping the future of health service delivery to give our communities a great experience throughout the Loddon Mallee region.

The procurement department facilitates the management of all contracts relating to the procurement of goods and services for Swan Hill District Health including the preparation and management of all contracts, agreements and tenders.

Swan Hill District Health meets our reporting and disclosure requirements.

Swan Hill District Health's Safe Patient Care Amendments- Mixed Ward Bed Ratios