Some of our Murrumbidgee communities have had a tough time this holiday season and a new year is traditionally a time to reflect.

Free fitness camps in Griffith and Wagga Wagga are helping to address obesity, diabetes and mental health in the region, thanks to funding provided by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN).

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.

Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Member for Riverina, The Hon Michael McCormack MP, together with the region’s first responders, mental health agencies, local government representatives, and the Department of Education, today signed a formal Statement of Commitment to providing a coordinated approach to suicide prevention and postvention supports across the Murrumbidgee region.

Giz a Break, one of the successful pitches at the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) inaugural Pitch Night, completed its first round of two camping adventures with 17 young people aged between 14 and 17 years from the drought affected areas of Hay and Hillston.

Every year in the lead up to Christmas I always wonder where the past year has gone. It’s been a busy year and we have achieved and progressed work in a number of areas. Much of which is detailed in the annual report, which was published in October for our Annual General Meeting (AGM).

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.

MPHN has released its 2019 – 2022 Strategic Plan to identify our strategic goals to support our vision of Well People. Resilient Communities.

Schools, sporting clubs, youth groups, and other organisations involved in supporting young people up to the age of 25 years, can now apply for a Murrumbidgee Youth Community Grant to receive funding for activities aimed at building resilience and positive mental health and wellbeing.

The popularity of Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s (MPHN) Murrumbidgee Community Grants for various community activities supporting mental health and wellbeing in drought affected communities, has now seen the full allocation of $1.2 million exhausted, and as a result is taking a break.

Both Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) and the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) made a commitment to improving maternal and child health across the region with the signing of the Murrumbidgee Maternal and Child Health Strategy 2019-2022 today.

After 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.

MPHN have released its 2019 Annual Report showcasing its various work using a person-centred approach. CEO, Melissa Neal said preparing an annual report provides an opportunity to reflect on achievements and assess future direction.

Thirty of the Murrumbidgee region’s general practitioners, practice nurses, GP registrars and medical students attended the renowned Hot Topics, UK’s most popular GP update course which has been specifically adapted for Australia, in Wagga Wagga on Saturday 12 October.

MPHN’s partnerships are making an impact for people in the region and on the health industry as a whole.

MPHN is pleased to announce Wellways Australia have been appointed the providers for the Continuity of Support (CoS) program, providing psychosocial support services for those living with severe mental illness.

The West Wyalong community is being asked to prioritise local health needs at a community meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 29 October at 6pm at the West Wyalong Country Club.

It’s part of a joint community-led project between the West Wyalong community, MPHN and Murrumbidgee Local Health District and comes after a recent presentation by and to the community about the identified health needs of the region.

MPHN’s 2019 Primary Healthcare Award winners have been announced! The awards recognise the valuable and significant work being undertaken by health professionals, organisations and communities to improve health outcomes across the region.

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.

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.