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Murrumbidgee Pitch Night applications now open

Community-driven and locally based organisations across the Murrumbidgee are encouraged to submit their ideas for one-off grant funding for activities that aim to support population health across the Murrumbidgee region.

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MPHN highlights importance of Men’s Health Week

In the Murrumbidgee region statistics show fewer males visit their GP for their mental health when compared with the national average. This Men’s Health Week (13 to 19 June), MPHN is encouraging males to prioritise their health.

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Thank your GP this World Family Doctor Day

The fundamental work of general practitioners and their contribution to improving community health will be recognised around the globe tomorrow, Thursday 19 May 2022 as part of World Family Doctor Day.

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National Volunteer Week brings opportunity to recognise local health advocates

National Volunteer Week celebrates and recognises the vital work of volunteers who are often changing their communities for the better. In the area of health, local communities are represented by volunteer health advocates as members of Local Health Advisory Committees (LHACs) to consider health needs, promote health literacy and wellbeing and provide a voice for planning and evaluation of health services.

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