Temporary change in leadership
MPHN CEO Melissa Neal will commence maternity leave next month to welcome a new baby into her family. During Melissa’s period of leave MPHN’s Board has appointed Julie Redway as Acting CEO.
Regional mental health plan released
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.
Mental health support diaries now available
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.
MPHN 2020 Annual Report now available
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) has released its 2020 Annual Report showcasing the range of programs, initiatives and strategies delivered over the last 12 months.
Aboriginal health regional plan released
Following from the recent NAIDOC Week, the Murrumbidgee Aboriginal Health Consortium (The Consortium) has released a three-year plan to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the Murrumbidgee region.
MPHN welcomes new Board Directors
The Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) this month welcomes Dr Jacques Scholtz, Ms Christine Howard, Mr Paul Gianniotis and Mr Rene Pennock to the MPHN Board.
Lorraine Robertson wins the 2020 Primary Healthcare Award for Outstanding Contribution to Leadership in Primary Healthcare
Berrigan Medical Centre’s Lorraine Robertson has won the 2020 Murrumbidgee Primary Healthcare Award for Outstanding Contribution to Leadership in Primary Healthcare.
‘LHAC Chats’ wins the Murrumbidgee Community Grant of the Year award
An initiative of the Deniliquin Local Health Advisory Committee (LHAC) has won the Murrumbidgee Community Grant of the Year award, as part of Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s (MPHN) 2020 Primary Healthcare Awards.
Giz A Break wins the 2020 Primary Healthcare Award for Innovation
A youth-focused initiative aimed at building resilience has won the 2020 Murrumbidgee Primary Healthcare Award for Innovation.
Vitality Passport program wins the 2020 Primary Healthcare Award for Promoting Healthy Living
A lifestyle program aimed at reducing or halting the progression of frailty and falls for older people has won the 2020 Murrumbidgee Primary Healthcare Award for Promoting Healthy Living.
Helping communities deal with grief during the festive season
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is helping communities deal with grief and loss over the festive season by providing them with the guidance on how to organise a Christmas Tree of Remembrance.
Opportunity to provide feedback on draft mental health plan
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.
Local mental health supports continuing to grow
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.
Local group focusses on suicide prevention and aftercare
This 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.
Spring Thunderstorm Asthma – Preparing for a Bumper Season
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 the Murrumbidgee Asthma Collaborative.
After Hours Clinic the place to go when your GP is closed
For 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).
More than $30,000 delivered to support bushfire affected communities
Murrumbidgee 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.
Nominations for regional health awards now open
Health 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.
Mental health support for expectant and new parents
Murrumbidgee 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.
Calling for Expression of Interest from Aboriginal artists or designers
On 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.