Alpine Health Thanks Porepunkah Community as Services Resume
15 September 2025
Alpine Health extends our sincere thanks to staff, clients, and their families in Porepunkah for their patience, understanding, and additional support over the past few weeks.
Our staff have gone above and beyond during this time, undertaking additional daily welfare checks and arranging alternate service delivery methods with affected clients to ensure no one was left without essential personal care and other essential support services. Their commitment and care reflect the strength of our team and the values of our community.
With the Vic Emergency advice to avoid travelling to Porepunkah now lifted, Alpine Health has resumed all in-home services including cleaning, home maintenance and Alpine Leisure Group. We remain committed to providing safe, high-quality care and support to those who rely on us.
Mental Health & Wellbeing Pop-Up Events
To further support our community’s recovery, free drop-in mental health and wellbeing pop-ups are being held across Porepunkah, Bright, and Myrtleford. These events provide a calm, welcoming space where you can speak with someone, connect with local services, or simply take a moment to pause. No referral or appointment is needed.
🕙 10am – 3pm
📆 Wednesday, 17 September 2025 – The Riverdeck Kitchen, Bright
📆 Thursday, 18 September 2025 – Punkah Pantry, Porepunkah
📆 Friday, 19 September 2025 – Red Ramia/Café Fez, Myrtleford
Partners in Wellbeing are also available Monday–Friday via 1300 375 330.
For immediate support, please remember you are not alone:
- Lifeline – 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
- Kids Helpline (ages 5–25) – 1800 55 1800
- headspace (ages 12–25) – 1800 650 890
- Parentline – 13 22 89
- MensLine Australia – 1300 78 99 78
- Bush Support Line – 1800 805 391
- 13YARN (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander support) – 13 92 76
Delivered in partnership with local organisations, committed to supporting our community’s wellbeing. Mental Health and Wellbeing Local, Partners In Wellbeing, Gateway Health, Murray PHN, APMHA, Albury Wodonga Health, Alpine Health, Australian Community Support, Alpine Shire Council.
Rhys Gloury
Chief Executive Officer (Interim), Alpine Health
Media Enquiries
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