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Meet the incredible volunteer team at the SA Ambulance Service station in Goolwa. 👋 With around 37 volunteers, this ded...
02/04/2026

Meet the incredible volunteer team at the SA Ambulance Service station in Goolwa. 👋

With around 37 volunteers, this dedicated group is always ready to step up when their community needs them most.

The team is made up of Ambulance Officers, Ambulance Assists, Ambulance Responders and support volunteers, who between them attend everything from hospital discharges to medical emergencies - and plenty in between.

Now, they're looking for more locals to join them. If you'd like to become part of the team in green, visit saasvolunteer.sa.gov.au or call 1300 175 584.

Food recall: Coffee Works various chocolate products, due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen.Product names:•...
02/04/2026

Food recall: Coffee Works various chocolate products, due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen.

Product names:
• Decadent Dark Chocolate 100 g
• 70% Supreme Dark 100 g
• Cranberry & Pistachio Dark Rocky Road 200 g
• Dark Chocolate Coated Coffee Beans 100 g
• Dark Coconut 100 g
• Sensational Salted Caramel 100 g
• Turkish Delight Dark Rocky Road 200 g
• Ginger + Macadamia Dark Rocky Road 200 g
• Espresso 100 g
• Decadent Dark Chilli 100 g
• Decadent Dark Lemon Myrtle 100 g
• Decadent Dark Peppermint 100 g
• Divine Dark Ginger 100 g
• Dark Cranberry & Pistachio 100 g
• Dark Macadamia 100 g
• Decadent Dark 100 g
• Dark Lime and Black Pepper 100 g

Use by: all dates up to and including 30 Dec 2026.

In South Australia, the products are sold online.

Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For more information, visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/foodrecalls

Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition. It affects how people experience, interact with, and relate to the wo...
01/04/2026

Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition. It affects how people experience, interact with, and relate to the world around them. Autism affects people differently – which is why there’s a common saying: “If you’ve met one Autistic person, you’ve met one Autistic person.”

Autistic people have different experiences and need different levels of support.

There are many misunderstandings about autism that can be harmful, and these can make it harder for Autistic people to access the support they need.

Here are some facts about autism that are often misunderstood:
🧠 Most Autistic people want to make friends, though some may find this difficult.
🧠 Autistic people experience the same range of emotions as other people, they may just express them differently.
🧠 Autism is defined by differences in social communication and behaviours, not intelligence. Intellectual disability or high intelligence may co occur with autism.
🧠 There is no cure for autism, but Autistic people can develop skills for life with the right support.

Autistic people have great strengths which should be celebrated. These include:
🧠 Noticing patterns, details, or inconsistencies that others may miss.
🧠 Deep focus and persistence, particularly when working on areas of interest.
🧠 Honesty, integrity, and direct communication, which can support trust and clarity in relationships.

To learn more this World Autism Day, visit www.healthdirect.gov.au/autism

In 1986, Flinders Medical Centre changed the lives of South Australians with hearing loss by performing the state's very...
01/04/2026

In 1986, Flinders Medical Centre changed the lives of South Australians with hearing loss by performing the state's very first cochlear implant surgery.

The patient was Shirley, and nearly four decades on, she's still clear about what that surgery meant to her.

"I would have been isolated and lonely," she says. "I would have avoided social situations. I would have existed in my own silent world."

That first surgery set the foundation for what is now South Australia's only public adult cochlear implant program, based at the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - SALHN.

In the early days, implants were only an option for people with very severe hearing loss who got little help from hearing aids. Now, many more people are eligible.

Those with moderate to severe hearing loss are increasingly finding that a cochlear implant can make a much bigger difference to their hearing than aids alone.

If you think a cochlear implant could help you or someone you care about, talk to your GP.

Food recall: Raw C Easter Coconut Water 1 Litre (Tetra Pak) due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen. Date mar...
31/03/2026

Food recall: Raw C Easter Coconut Water 1 Litre (Tetra Pak) due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen.

Date markings: 25 JUN 2027, 26 JUN 2027, 27 JUN 2027, 28 JUN 2027.

This product has been available for sale in Woolworths.

www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/foodrecalls

Year 7 and 10 students can get free immunisations at school to protect against life threatening diseases. Here’s what yo...
29/03/2026

Year 7 and 10 students can get free immunisations at school to protect against life threatening diseases. Here’s what your child can expect on immunisation day:

• Students should eat breakfast, wear short sleeve shirts, and bring a water bottle to school.
• A trained immunisation provider will give the immunisations.
• The immunisation provider will check that a consent form has been signed, ask students if they are feeling well, and if they have any allergies.
• Students will then wait for 10-15 minutes afterward to make sure they feel well.

Once immunised, your child will be protected against life threatening illnesses.

To learn more, visit sahealth.sa.gov.au/SIP

Three years ago, Georgina was fighting for her life after a devastating car accident. Today, she is using her lived exp...
28/03/2026

Three years ago, Georgina was fighting for her life after a devastating car accident.

Today, she is using her lived experience to raise awareness of traumatic brain injury, advocate for road safety, and highlight the long-term challenges that many survivors face.

From paramedics, plastic surgeons, and spinal specialists, to ICU nurses and allied health professionals, Georgina credits an extraordinary multidisciplinary team at Central Adelaide for giving her the chance not just to survive, but to rebuild her life.

Recovery is complex. It’s ongoing. And it deserves to be seen.

Read more about Georgina's journey: brnw.ch/21x0Zh1

In Australia, more than 26,000 babies are born preterm (less than 37 weeks). Preterm babies are more likely to have seri...
26/03/2026

In Australia, more than 26,000 babies are born preterm (less than 37 weeks). Preterm babies are more likely to have serious health problems.

There are things you can do to reduce the chance of preterm birth.

Staying on track with check-ups and scans is important - especially your mid-pregnancy ultrasound which happens at around 18-20 weeks.

To learn more, visit sahealth.sa.gov.au/pretermbirth

This year, we were a proud sponsor of Closing the Gap Day, hosted by Nunkuwarrin Yunti.The day was a celebration of comm...
25/03/2026

This year, we were a proud sponsor of Closing the Gap Day, hosted by Nunkuwarrin Yunti.

The day was a celebration of community, connection, culture, and shared commitment to change. It was a powerful reminder of what's possible when we show up and stand strong together.

Closing the gap is everyone’s responsibility. By listening, learning, and standing together, we can continue to create pathways for healing, justice, and equality.

See how we spent the day. 💙

By signing and returning your child's consent form, you can protect your child from life threatening illnesses. If y...
24/03/2026

By signing and returning your child's consent form, you can protect your child from life threatening illnesses.

If you’ve misplaced the information pack provided by your child's school, you can:

• Download the year 7 consent form: brnw.ch/21x0ZgX
• Download the year 10 consent form: brnw.ch/21x0ZgW

To learn more, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/SIP

When Lucy was 30 weeks pregnant, doctors discovered a serious problem with Arthur's kidneys. Confirmed at birth, it mean...
24/03/2026

When Lucy was 30 weeks pregnant, doctors discovered a serious problem with Arthur's kidneys. Confirmed at birth, it meant Arthur began dialysis at just 8 days old.

He spent his first 4 and a half months at the Women's and Children's Health Network - starting in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) before eventually moving to Rose Ward.

Lucy is grateful to the Renal team from the hospital, “They watched Arthur closely, keeping him safe (and continue to do so!). His doctors and nurses know him so well and have helped him grow. Along the way Arthur has needed various surgeries and procedures, and the surgical staff always took great care.”

Once Arthur was stable and strong enough to come home, Lucy and his dad Adrian learned to manage his care themselves - administering his medications, running nightly dialysis, and handling tube feeds through a nasal gastric tube.

When Arthur was 2 and a half, the family travelled to Melbourne for a transplant. “We were so blessed that Arthur's dad Adrian was a match and was able to donate one of his kidneys. After just shy of a month we were welcomed back to our familiar friends at the hospital.”

Arthur is now 3 years old - friendly, cheeky, and brave. He's started swimming lessons, loves the beach, and enjoys getting into mischief with his brother Otis.

Lucy says “Our new life is so sweet and we never take it for granted. Arthur meets each challenge with such bravery and our family is so grateful for the pathway that hospital has helped us tread to help us live this beautiful life.”

Thank you for sharing your story, Lucy and Arthur.

After 29 years of dedicated service with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - NALHN Medical Records, Ron, enthusiast...
23/03/2026

After 29 years of dedicated service with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - NALHN Medical Records, Ron, enthusiastically known as “Hercules” has retired.

Tanya, Manager of Medical Records, said Ron has been more than a colleague – he has been a deeply valued and trusted member of their team.

“For nearly three decades, Ron’s commitment, professionalism, and quiet strength have helped shape the department and support countless staff behind the scenes. His knowledge, reliability, and warm presence will be greatly missed.”

Please join us in thanking Ron for nearly 3 decades of service and in wishing him a well-deserved retirement filled with relaxation and new adventures.

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