This Mental Health Month and in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network is encouraging people to take the time to reconnect, have conversations about mental health and seek support when they need it.
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An important new suicide prevention and self-care resource for the Murrumbidgee region’s first responders has launched today to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day.
The guide has been developed by the Murrumbidgee Local Response Group which includes Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN), Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), NSW Police and Wellways in consultation with local first responders.
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Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) will be hosting an online Mental Health Literacy workshop on Tuesday 13 July from 10am to 1pm. The workshop is open to those with lived experience, mental health advocates and health professionals and aims to examine and finalise focus areas and develop localised activities to address mental health service and support gaps.
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Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) and the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) have released the final version of a three-year plan to improve mental health, suicide prevention, and alcohol and other drug services in the region.
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To mark the one-year anniversary of the 2019-20 bushfires, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) has released a 2021 diary, full of helpful information about mental health and wellbeing. The diary is free to people living in the Murrumbidgee region.
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To mark the beginning of World Mental Health Month, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) and the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) have released a draft three-year plan to improve mental health, suicide prevention, and alcohol and other drug services in the region, which is now open for public consultation.
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With October marking national Mental Health Month, MPHN is reminding people of the different resources and support services available in the region, which have been boosted by increased Commonwealth funding during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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More young people in the Griffith area will be supported through a funding boost of around $440,000 over three years for headspace Griffith.
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More than 1,300 students in the Murrumbidgee participated in a youth mental health program in 2019, providing them with vital tools to build positive mental health and resilience.
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Some of our Murrumbidgee communities have had a tough time this holiday season and a new year is traditionally a time to reflect.
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People experiencing mental health and/or drug and alcohol concerns can now find local support services at the click of a button, with the recent launch of MapMyRecovery.
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As part of a trial program, Federal Member for Farrer, The Hon Sussan Ley MP, together with Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) today announced 11 Trusted Advocates for the Narrandera area to listen and help support community members to reach out for mental health support.
Read MoreAfter a comprehensive review into how MPHN funds mental health services across the region, and subsequent tender process to establish the new MyStep to Mental Wellbeing, MPHN is pleased to announce Grand Pacific Health and Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) as the providers to deliver this activity.
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Nearly half of all Australians will experience a mental health issue during their lifetime, and those that don’t will most likely know someone that does.
MPHN CEO Melissa Neal said World Mental Health Day serves as a reminder that connecting with others is important; both for our own health and wellbeing as well as theirs.
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During this week on World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) and R U OK? Day (12 September) we’re reminded to ask, “Are you OK?” and to remember that every day of the year we should support people who may be struggling with life’s ups and downs.
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MPHN has been undertaking a review of our mental health stepped care model to help to inform how we commission mental health services in the future and many people from across our region have provided feedback on their experience accessing mental health services we fund.
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MPHN has organised free farmer health checks at the NSW Farmers shed at Henty Machinery Field Days, made possible with funding from the Australian Government’s ‘Empowering Our Communities’ initiative to support mental health and wellbeing in drought affected communities.
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MPHN has released a new undated financial year diary, which is free to people in the Murrumbidgee impacted by drought. The diaries contain helpful information about mental health and wellbeing.
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Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) has delivered at least $564,000 in community grants for various activities in local communities to support the mental health and wellbeing of those affected by drought.
MPHN CEO Melissa Neal said these activities have helped reach more than 10,600 people across the region since the Murrumbidgee Community Grants were launched in December last year.
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Organisations and community groups through the Murrumbidgee now have access to mental health and suicide prevention resources to help them build local awareness, community capacity and reduce stigma.
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