MPHN has welcomed the University of New South Wales (UNSW) as the platinum sponsor of the 2026 Murrumbidgee Primary Healthcare Awards.

MPHN is undertaking an Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Health Needs Assessment to inform future planning, service design and commissioning across the Murrumbidgee region. This work will help identify local priorities, service gaps and opportunities to improve outcomes for people affected by alcohol and other drug use.

MPHN has appointed Wellways Australia as the lead contractor for the Better. Together. program, a new multidisciplinary mental health initiative designed to support people living with severe and complex mental health needs.

Wagga Wagga residents with an urgent but non-life-threatening illness or injury are being encouraged to call 1800MEDICARE, where a same-day appointment may be available. 

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Murrumbidgee Primary Healthcare Awards, with MPHN encouraging healthcare professionals, practices and organisations to showcase their work.

Young people in Leeton and surrounding communities will have improved access to mental health support following the announcement of a new headspace outreach service for the region.  

Primary healthcare professionals from across the Murrumbidgee region came together in Wagga Wagga for the inaugural BidgeeCon, held over two days on 19–20 June.

MPHN is helping to increase ageism awareness, recently hosting Dr Emily Steel from the Australian Human Rights Commission for a series of regional workshops. 

You can now get free health information and expert advice anywhere in Australia, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling 1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422).

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network has received overwhelmingly positive feedback following the 2026 Nurse Immunisation Update series. 

Anyone with a Medicare now pays less for their Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) prescription medicines, with the Australian Government lowering the maximum patient cost of PBS medicines.

Deniliquin‑based rural generalist Dr Rachel James has joined the MPHN Board, bringing extensive experience across general practice, hospital care and medical training in the Murrumbidgee.

Residents living with severe and complex mental health needs across the Murrumbidgee region are expected to benefit from a new multidisciplinary mental health program, with MPHN today announcing a tender opportunity. 

Women in the Murrumbidgee can now access specialised endometriosis and pelvic pain care locally, with the new Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic open and taking bookings in Wagga Wagga this week. 

The RACGP’s Mentoring Program offers an exciting opportunity for fellowed general practitioners (GPs) in the early stages of their career to build a relationship with a seasoned GP.

Australians will soon have better and faster access to key health information through My Health Record, with changes being rolled out to make more pathology and diagnostic imaging reports available in one place.

Community members in Batlow and Tumbarumba are being encouraged to take part in a new survey to help shape the future of local healthcare services. 

NSW has expanded access to the free Japanese encephalitis vaccine, with more high‑risk areas added and temporary eligibility for people travelling to affected LGAs for outdoor recreation until 1 June 2026. Residents, workers and travellers are urged to check their eligibility and get vaccinated.

MPHN supports the 2026 Influenza Vaccination Program as a key preventive health measure to help protect patients from serious illness, reduce flu-related complications and hospitalisations, and ease seasonal pressure on primary care and hospital services.

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