Murray PHN

02/04/2026

Murray PHN is providing four scholarships for rural palliative and primary care workers (including aged care, disability services, allied health, nursing, medicine or care roles related to end-of-life care) to attend this year's PCV Summit 2026 on Friday 15 May in Naarm, Melbourne.

The theme of this year’s summit is ‘Every Voice Counts: Collaborative approaches to palliative care’ and includes dedicated sessions on improving access and quality of care for people with disability, dementia and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTIQA+ communities.

Visit our website for full details and to apply, noting scholarships will be awarded on a first eligible, first assessed basis: https://murrayphn.org.au/news/palliative-care-workforce-development-opportunity/

02/04/2026

These holidays, if you need urgent care but it’s not a life-threatening emergency, you will likely be seen faster at an Urgent Care Clinic or the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department.

To learn more about these and other options available after hours, visit our webpage: https://murrayphn.org.au/health-professionals/after-hours-and-urgent-care/

Unexpected injuries and illnesses can be a serious setback to holidays and weekend plans.

If you have something that can’t wait for a regular GP appointment but doesn’t need a trip to the hospital, that’s a case for a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.

Urgent care is when you have an illness or injury that needs medical attention the same day, but isn’t life threatening.

Things that may need urgent medical care include:
✅ minor burns and infections
✅ urinary tract infections (UTIs)
✅ insect bites and rashes
✅ sports injuries
✅ respiratory illness
✅ gastro.

For more information, see the comments below. 👇🏼

31/03/2026

For many gender diverse people, a lack of representation, role models and community can be isolating and make it difficult to feel proud in their identities. Trans Day of Visibility is a day to acknowledge and celebrate members of the transgender community. For allies, it's a reminder to listen, learn, uplift and advocate. Being an ally means that you're supporting transgender people and gender diversity in all forms.
Happy Trans Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️
For more information, visit: https://www.tgv.org.au/
Transgender Victoria

30/03/2026

Peer workers in mental health and su***de prevention are invited to be part of the first national peer workforce census 📊

Peer support workers draw on their own lived experience of illness and recovery to provide authentic engagement and support for people accessing healthcare.

The census aims to build a clearer picture of this workforce and highlight what support people need in their roles.

The 15-minute survey is open until 18 April 2026 and can be completed here: https://srcentre.com.au/project-lived-experience-peer-workforce-census/

The census is being led by the Social Research Centre and The Australian Centre for Social Innovation on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

The first-ever National Mental Health and Su***de Prevention Lived Experience (Peer) Workforce Census. The Lived Experience (Peer) workforce plays a vital role in mental health and su***de prevention across Australia. People in these roles bring knowledge and expertise shaped by personal experience,...

26/03/2026

Today is Thank Your Pharmacist Day, a day that acknowledges the vital work pharmacists do in community, hospitals, aged care homes and general practices.

Whether it’s delivering accessible care for illnesses, administering vaccinations, championing the safe use of medicines, or helping patients manage chronic conditions, pharmacists are an increasingly critical part of the healthcare team.

Murray PHN has been funded by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to support the delivery of the Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) initiative that aims to improve the safety and quality of medication management in residential aged care homes.

Ongoing funding is available for aged care homes to have a pharmacist as part of their clinical care team, engaged either through a local community pharmacy or directly employed by the home.

Interested pharmacists and community pharmacies are also encouraged to get involved.

For more information about ACOP, visit our webpage: https://murrayphn.org.au/focus-areas/healthy-ageing-and-aged-care/aged-care-on-site-pharmacist-program/

24/03/2026

Mildura community members (aged 16 years and older) and health professionals - attend upcoming applied su***de intervention skills training (ASIST) to gain the confidence, knowledge and practical tools to intervene when it matters most.

When and where: Thursday 23 and Friday 24 April 2026, from 8.30am to 4.30pm both days at Mildura Sports Precinct.

ASIST is founded on the principle that everyone can make a difference in preventing su***de. The more people who have su***de intervention training, the more likely it is they will be able to identify someone at risk and intervene to keep them safe.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/applied-su***de-intervention-skills-training-asist-mildura-tickets-1977351956932?aff=oddtdtcreator

Note: The event is fully catered, and participants must attend both days.

24/03/2026

From this Thursday 26 March, local residential aged care, allied health and community pharmacy providers will be invited to complete a Digital Health Maturity Assessment.

The assessment will take no more than 20 minutes, and the results will provide organisations with insights into what’s working well and where improvements can be made to create efficiencies, implement safer workflows and deliver more coordinated care. They'll also help us to plan for support where it's needed most.

Emails containing a personalised survey link will be sent from notifications@kaleidoscope.care with questions based around infrastructure, technology, meaningful use, readiness and willingness for digital change, digital and data literacy, and clinical leadership.

For more information, visit our webpage: https://murrayphn.org.au/focus-areas/digital-health/digital-health-maturity-assessments/

19/03/2026

Today is National Close the Gap Day. A day that encourages information sharing and action in support of achieving health equality for First Nations Peoples.

The Lowitja Institute has released a report titled Community Voices: The Pathway to Justice, Equality and Healing. The 2026 report has been prepared by the Close the Gap Campaign Alliance and highlights several case studies to demonstrate how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations continue to lead the way in improving outcomes.

Professor, Dr Marcia Langton AO says, "This report is both a call to action and a statement of possibility. It shows that when rights are respected, when power is shared, and when communities lead, better outcomes follow. The task before us is not to invent new solutions, but to finally have the courage to implement what we already know works - and to do so in genuine partnership with First Peoples."

To access the report, go to: https://closethegap.org.au/ctg-annual-reports/

17/03/2026

Your story matters. This Advance Care Planning Week, choose someone you trust, share your wishes, and record them, so your story can guide your future healthcare, if there comes a time when you can’t speak for yourself. Find out how at www.acpweek.org.au
For more resources, visit: https://murrayphn.org.au/community/palliative-care/

03/03/2026

We're looking for a full-time Manager Operational ICT to join our team in Bendigo, Shepparton, Mildura or Albury.

This role is central to ensuring our operational systems, infrastructure and digital services run efficiently, securely and reliably, and in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation.

Working with staff, senior leaders and managed service providers, we're looking for someone who is as passionate about people as they are about technology.

To learn more and apply, visit: https://murrayphn.connxcareers.com/Job/Details/5ebf7368150246bb86e57304a8318b42

Applications close Tuesday 17 March at 11.59pm.

27/02/2026

Are you living in a rural or regional area and looking to return to nursing? The Nurse Re-entry Program provides paid, supervised placements through general practice that are close to home.
Refresh your skills, meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia requirements and provide care in your own community. Expressions of interest are open now. Find out more at: nbmphn.com.au/nurse-re-entry