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. 

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. 

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network has announced the recipients of its Community Mental Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention Grants for 2025–2026.

This year, MPHN staff spoke with residents across the Murrumbidgee through a series of ‘Conversations on the Couch’ events, gathering insights into local healthcare experiences.

Earlier this year, MPHN partnered with Well Aware Training to deliver six free suicide prevention workshops across the Murrumbidgee region. The sessions gave community members practical skills to recognise the signs of suicide, start important conversations, and connect people to support.