West Wyalong community identifies health needs
In recent months many members of the West Wyalong community have contributed to identifying the health needs of our region as part of a community-led project with MPHN and Murrumbidgee Local Health District.
These identified health needs will be presented to the West Wyalong community on Tuesday 8 October, 6pm, at the West Wyalong Country Golf Club.
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CEO update
With October being Mental Health Month, it would be remiss of me not to acknowledge the critical work we progress on a daily basis to support wellbeing and mental health.
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2019 Primary Healthcare Award finalists announced
After evaluating 22 high calibre nominations for its 2019 Primary Healthcare Awards, MPHN is pleased to announce the eight finalists.
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Introducing Fuel Your Life
After a comprehensive review into how allied health services are funded across the region, and subsequent tender process to establish the new Murrumbidgee Wellness and Resilience model of care, MPHN is pleased to announce Fuel Your Life as the lead contractor to deliver this activity.
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Conversations can make a difference
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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Spring Thunderstorm Asthma – Building Safer Communities
People in the Murrumbidgee area who have breathing difficulties related to asthma and hay fever need to prepare now for the start of the spring thunderstorm season, advises Murrumbidgee Asthma Collaborative.
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Opportunity to talk health in a town near you!
MPHN is providing locals an opportunity to share their stories about health in our region in an effort to learn more about what is working well, what can be improved and ideas to better support communities in addressing health needs.
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Results from mental health services review
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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Supporting mental health and wellbeing for farming communities at Henty
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 bringing GP education session to its first regional location
This October will see General Practitioners in the Murrumbidgee among the first to participate in an international standard education session in a regional centre in Australia.
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Giving kids a break from the drought
A new drought initiative aimed at providing young people living on drought-affected farms across the Murrumbidgee respite for a weekend adventure to the New South Wales and Victorian high country.
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Call for Narrandera community members to become Trusted Advocates
MPHN is currently seeking expressions of interest from local Narrandera community members to consider becoming a Trusted Advocate to listen and support people who are feeling the impacts of the drought on their mental health and wellbeing.
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2019 Primary Healthcare Awards now open
MPHN has now opened nominations for its Primary Healthcare Awards to recognise the valuable and significant work being undertaken by health professionals, organisations and communities to improve health outcomes across the region.
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CEO update
We have had a busy couple of months since my last update, since then we have launched and progressed valuable resources, programs and projects.
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Harnessing the power of story
Today, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) launched its Tell it Well series of stories from people living in the region about their experiences with mental health, wellbeing and drought in an effort to support others by letting them know they are not alone on their journey.
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Results from allied health services review
Earlier this year, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) commenced a review of how it funds allied health services across the region to understand the allied health needs of the community.
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West Wyalong community health needs sought
People of West Wyalong and its surrounding communities can share their stories and experiences about their health and local health services, with feedback cards available from the hospital, pharmacy, local council office and library, as well as at the Bust the Dust event on Saturday 29 June 2019.
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Taking the pulse on communities’ needs
After completing an extensive health needs assessment across the Murrumbidgee region, MPHN has released its latest findings; identifying priorities for the region and individual Local Government Areas (LGAs) where efforts should be concentrated to address key issues and healthcare needs.
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Mental health support diaries now available
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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More than $550,000 delivered for mental health support in communities
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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