Latest health awareness campaigns
You CAN Ask That – sexual and reproductive health and safe relationships
The Council for Intellectual Disability (CID) has launched a new project, My Relationships Matter, offering free workshops on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and safe relationships for women with intellectual disability, their families and supporters.
Register for the next free online workshop: https://cid.org.au/event/you-can-ask-that-march
If your LHAC is interested in supporting CID to host a workshop locally, email health@cid.org.au or call 1800 424 065.
Community Mental Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention Grants 2025–2026
MPHN is investing $407,000 in Community Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention Grants for 2025–26 to support locally led initiatives that build resilience, strengthen community connection, improve mental health literacy and reduce suicide risk.
25 projects across the Murrumbidgee have been funded. Details are available at: https://mphn.org.au/funded-grants
Mental health phone support
Medicare Mental Health provides a free and confidential phone service — 1800 595 212 — for anyone seeking advice or support, including carers and families.
Trained professionals and peer workers connect callers with local services that best meet their needs.
Available weekdays, 8:30 am–5:00 pm (excluding public holidays).
Find out more here.
Help to get healthy
The Get Healthy Service is a free, evidence‑based NSW Health coaching program delivered by Diabetes Australia. Qualified health coaches support people to:
eat well and be physically active
reach and maintain a healthy weight
reduce alcohol consumption
manage or lower the risk of chronic disease
Sign up online, ask your health professional for a referral, or call 1300 806 258.
More information: www.gethealthynsw.com.au
National Lung Cancer Screening Program
Lung cancer screening resources are available at:
Resources | Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
