Health awareness campaigns
Free online suicide prevention training for community members
Suicide prevention is everyone’s business. Across the Murrumbidgee, strong communities, local connections and timely support all play an important role in helping to save lives.
MPHN works alongside local organisations, health professionals, workplaces and community members to build a more suicide-safe region through education, training, partnerships and practical resources that strengthen awareness, confidence and early action.
Register for training: https://mphn.org.au/suicide-prevention
Cervical screening primary care project
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is working to raise awareness of cervical screening across the region, as participation rates remain below optimal levels in many local government areas.
A key focus is increasing participation in cervical screening—including self-collection—among First Nations and culturally diverse communities.
If your LHAC is aware of events targeting priority populations where MPHN could host an information stall, please contact Toni Preuss at toni.preuss@mphn.org.au with event details, including dates and times.
Help to get healthy
The NSW Get Healthy Service is a free, evidence-based coaching program supporting people to make sustainable lifestyle changes. Qualified health coaches can assist with:
eating well and increasing physical activity
reaching and maintaining a healthy weight
reducing alcohol intake
managing or lowering the risk of chronic disease
The program is tailored to individual needs and goals.
Sign up online, ask your health professional for a referral, or call 1300 806 258.
Learn more: www.gethealthynsw.com.au
The Get Healthy Service is delivered by Diabetes Australia on behalf of NSW Health.
Bowel cancer screening behaviour change campaign
The Cancer Institute NSW is delivering the 2025–26 Bowel Cancer Screening Behaviour Change Campaign to encourage eligible people in NSW to participate in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
The campaign runs from 1 February to 30 June 2026, including Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and is being delivered across multiple channels such as TV, radio, press, podcasts, outdoor advertising, digital display, influencers and social media.
“You CAN Ask That” – sexual and reproductive health workshops
The Council for Intellectual Disability (CID) is delivering My Relationships Matter, a project offering free workshops on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and safe relationships for women with intellectual disability, as well as their families and supporters.
If your LHAC is interested in hosting a workshop in your community, contact CID at health@cid.org.au or call 1800 424 065.
healthdirect transitioning to 1800MEDICARE
healthdirect is transitioning to 1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422), a free, 24/7 helpline where people can speak with a registered nurse about any health concern.
This service is available to anyone, anywhere in Australia.
Mental health phone support
Medicare Mental Health provides a free, confidential phone service (1800 595 212) for people seeking advice or support, including carers and family members.
Trained professionals and peer workers connect callers to local services that best meet their needs.
Available weekdays, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (excluding public holidays).
National lung cancer screening program
Resources for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program are available here:
Resources | Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing