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.
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreThis World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10), it’s timely to introduce four local organisations who are working together to ensure communities are aware of services and to support a timely and coordinated response for individuals and communities following a suicide or critical event in the Murrumbidgee region.
Read MorePeople 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 the Murrumbidgee Asthma Collaborative.
Read MoreFor access to a GP when your general practice is closed, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging people to make an appointment at the Wagga GP After Hours Service (WGPAHS).
Read MoreMurrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) has delivered more than $30,000 in grants to assist bushfire affected communities, with the second round of grant applications now open.
Read MoreHealth professionals, organisations and communities are set to be recognised for their valuable contributions to improving health outcomes in the region during the past 12 months.
Read MoreMurrumbidgee Primary Health Network is supporting expectant, new and recently bereaved parents living across the Murrumbidgee region to access mental health support at Wagga Wagga’s new Gidget House.
Read MoreOn behalf of the Murrumbidgee Aboriginal Health Consortium, MPHN is calling for local Aboriginal artists or designers to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) to produce a piece of artwork for use in publications, website and social media.
Read MoreMore young people in the Griffith area will be supported through a funding boost of around $440,000 over three years for headspace Griffith.
Read MoreThe vital work of general practitioners in our region in protecting the health of communities will be recognised around the globe tomorrow as part of World Family Doctor Day (May 19).
Read MoreGeneral practitioners, pharmacists and other health care providers across the Murrumbidgee region are calling for people to continue maintaining their routine health checks.
Read MoreThe Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s (MPHN) Pitch Night has been postponed until next year, due to the restrictions in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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Almost 4,000 Murrumbidgee locals are now equipped to help prevent suicide, thanks to the LifeSpan Murrumbidgee suicide prevention program.
Read MoreDuring the Easter period several options are available both online and over the phone.
Read MoreMurrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging everyone to get their flu shot as soon as possible to reduce their risk of contracting the seasonal flu this winter.
Read MoreNational Rural Health Commissioner, Professor Paul Worley, had produced an Interim Report detailing his findings to date, as he continues to develop recommendations aimed at improving quality, access and distribution of the regional health workforce.
Read MoreCommunity-driven and locally based organisations across the Murrumbidgee are encouraged to submit their ideas for one-off grant funding of at least $25,000 to improve community health and wellbeing for expectant mothers, mothers and children aged up to 12 years.
Read MoreMore 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.
Read MoreOrganisations and community groups within the Snowy Valleys, Greater Hume Shire and Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional local government areas can now apply for a Bushfire Recovery Grant for local activities and initiatives to support wellbeing and resilience.
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