Dargo Bush Nursing Centre Incorporated

Dargo Bush Nursing Centre Incorporated is a community-based, non-profit organisation located in Dargo, Victoria. Governed by a voluntary committee elected by its contributing members, it serves one of Victoria’s most remote communities by providing essential healthcare services. The centre plays a critical role in delivering accessible, personalised nursing care to residents and visitors in a geographically isolated area, acting as a vital link to broader health systems including regional hospitals and emergency services.

Flagship Project: Remote Area Nursing and Holistic Healthcare Services

The centre’s main project focuses on remote area nursing and holistic health care, offering both centre-based and out-of-centre services. This flagship activity ensures that the isolated community of Dargo receives comprehensive nursing care, emergency response, and ongoing health support. Staff are fully trained in remote area nursing and maintain strong connections with regional health providers, ensuring timely and effective healthcare delivery.

Mission and Vision

The mission of Dargo Bush Nursing Centre Incorporated is to provide centre-based and remote area nursing alongside holistic health care using available resources. Its vision is to deliver the best possible standard of healthcare to both residents and visitors of Dargo and surrounding districts, ensuring equitable access despite geographic isolation.

Main Objectives

• Provide accessible and personalised nursing care in a remote community setting
• Serve as a critical healthcare link between Dargo and regional health services
• Maintain high standards of clinical care through ongoing staff training
• Support emergency response and urgent care needs locally
• Promote holistic health and wellbeing for all community members

Benefiting Groups

• Residents of Dargo and surrounding rural districts
• Visitors and tourists who require healthcare services
• Children, youth, families, and elderly populations needing diverse health support
• People with chronic conditions requiring ongoing nursing care

Types of Services and Activities

• Remote area nursing including emergency first response and urgent care
• Holistic health care addressing physical, mental, and social wellbeing
• Health promotion, education, and prevention programs
• Coordination with regional hospitals and Ambulance Victoria for patient transfers
• Support for aged care, maternal and child health, chronic disease management, and wound care