Massive boost to Stawell Allied Health

The Allied Health team at Grampians Health’s Stawell campus has strengthened after gaining a massive boost from the inclusion of five new clinicians to the team in the past month.

Physiotherapist Alvin Santhosh, Speech Pathologist Joy Harwood, Dietitian Laura Fitzgerald and two occupational therapists Skyla Campbell-Gordon and Lucas Woodrow are all settling into Grampians living and the Stawell community.

Of the group, Skyla has already worked for two months in Stawell. She was keen to get a job at the campus after working there during her placements.

“I really enjoy working here because Stawell offers so much more variety in disciplines, compared to a Melbourne hospital,” Skyla said.

“I also get to work off campus occasionally too, so the variety is great.”

Skyla is also excited about living near the Grampians because she enjoys hiking and is keen to try rock climbing.

Alvin has worked at the campus for a month now and is also enjoying the change from city living.

“Stawell is a beautiful place, and the people are very nice which has made the move so much easier,” Alvin said.

Alvin is also a keen hiker and a regular at the gym. Lucas is the newest addition to the Allied Health team, moving from Adelaide, SA, and is looking forward to exploring the Grampians and the nearby Black Ranges.

Joy has returned to the Wimmera after working 18 months in the Northern Territory. She was excited to return after having previously worked at Grampians Health’s Horsham campus where she enjoyed the team support and camaraderie.

All are excited about spending Easter in the town and experiencing their first Stawell Gift festival.

Grampians Health Chief Operating Officer Ben Kelly welcomed the new team members at Stawell.

“This significant increase demonstrates our commitment to growing the workforce in the region and by doing so, we are also growing our capacity to deliver services at each campus,” Mr Kelly said.