Statement on The Voice to Parliament
MPHN and its Board, firsthealth Limited, recognise the importance for Australia’s First Nations people to be heard and represented, which is critical to achieving better health outcomes and assists in Closing the Gap.
Share your thoughts on health services in Hay
Residents living in Hay and surrounds have an opportunity to impact the future of their community’s health by attending Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)’s upcoming ‘Conversations on the Couch’ session.
Community asked to share health needs
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging the local community to complete a quick, anonymous health survey.
Make healthier choices with the Health Star Rating system
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging shoppers to use the Australian Government’s Health Star Rating system to help choose healthier food for themselves and their families.
Share your thoughts on health services in Young
Residents living in Young and surrounds have an opportunity to impact the future of their community’s health by attending Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)’s upcoming ‘Conversations on the Couch’ session.
Housing, childcare availability raised at Barooga and Mulwala community feedback events
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) would like to thank the Barooga and Mulwala residents who came along and discussed their community’s health needs at two ‘Conversations on the Couch’ events.
New profile shows continuing health disparity for Murrumbidgee First Nations community
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) has released an updated Health Needs Assessment profile of the region’s First Nations community on behalf of the Murrumbidgee Aboriginal Health Consortium.
Simple hygiene habits help protect our most vulnerable
Some of the simplest habits remain the best for reducing your risk of becoming ill and spreading the flu virus and COVID-19 this winter.
Nominations for 2023 Primary Healthcare Awards now open
Nominations for Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s (MPHN) annual Primary Healthcare Awards opened today, recognising primary health professionals and organisations that have provided significant and exceptional service or an outstanding contribution to primary health care.
Speak up: young people urged to share health needs
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is asking young people aged between 12 and 24 to complete a quick, anonymous health survey this July.
Living with a medical condition? Make a health plan this flu season
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging people living with a serious health condition to make a health plan this flu season in case they become unwell.
‘Everyone has a story’ – Aunty Isabel encourages connection
As a seven-year-old girl, proud Wiradjuri Elder Aunty Isabel Reid was taken away from her family to the Cootamundra Girls Home. At 16 she left and started working with a local GP and believes he changed her life.
LGBTQIA+ community encouraged to share health needs
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is asking members of the LGBTQIA+ community to complete a quick, anonymous health survey and attend an online health and wellbeing discussion group as part of Pride month.
How is your bowel? Test for bowel cancer with free home kit
This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging the community to take part in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
Tradie Owen encourages men to reach out for support
Owen Dufty is in his third year of an electrical apprenticeship. As a young person working in a male dominated industry, he understands the challenges for men to look after their health – especially their mental health.
Wearing crazy socks for a serious cause
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) team members recently donned their most colourful socks in support of Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day, a campaign created to highlight the mental health challenges faced by healthcare professionals, especially doctors.
Henty first responders get thumbs up from locals
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) would like to thank Henty residents who spoke up about health needs in their community at the recent ‘Conversations on the Couch’ event.
Young children more at risk from flu
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is calling on parents and carers to protect their children from the influenza virus by booking them in for a flu vaccination with their GP or pharmacist.
Lake Cargelligo locals speak up about health issues
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) would like to thank Lake Cargelligo residents who came along and discussed the health needs in their community at the recent ‘Conversations on the Couch’ event.
Family doctors: the heart of healthcare
World Family Doctor Day, this Friday 19 May, highlights the vital role and contribution of general practitioners (GPs) and primary care teams in healthcare systems worldwide.