Bowral & District Hospital

08/12/2025

Are you, or someone you know, an Aboriginal person looking for an opportunity to be paid to work while completing a nationally recognised qualification?

If the answer is yes, our Aboriginal Adult Traineeship Program could be for you! To find out more or apply visit: https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/swslhd/jobs/swslhd-aboriginal-traineeship-program-2026-bowral-hospital-temp-ft-318026

To find out more:
Email: swslhd-aboriginalworkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Call:
- Portia Fitzpatrick, Aboriginal Workforce Manager on 0427 892 651
- Kylie Jones, Aboriginal Workforce Coordinator on 0499 947 568
- Jessica Bamblett, Aboriginal Workforce Coordinator on 0419 618 415

08/12/2025

Enjoying a summer break? These people are sitting in the shade 👍.

Here are some more simple tips to have a healthy safe summer:
- Protect your skin from UV by seeking shade throughout the day and wear SPF 50+ sunscreen.
- Enjoy outdoor activities in cooler parts of the day.
- Drink lots of water and keep cool.
- Keep mozzies away with insect repellent and covering up with long loose clothing.
- If you’re unwell, stay at home and wear a mask if you need to head out.

For more tips to have a healthy safe summer, visit: health.nsw.gov.au/summer

If you feel unwell and are unsure, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for free advice. For language support call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask to be connected to healthdirect.

In an emergency, call 000.

04/12/2025

We’re seeing some really hot temperatures right now which can affect our health. If you need to go outside, and need to take young children with you, remember:

• Never leave young children alone in the car.
• Don’t cover the front of a pram or stroller with a cloth, even a thin one. Fresh air needs to get into the pram. If you do use a cloth, to be safe, it either needs to be kept wet, or to have a small fan attached.
• Check your baby or child’s temperature often and make sure they aren’t overheating.
• Offer them feeds more often, and if they are more than 6 months old, offer water between feeds.
• Protect their skin by dressing them in loose, light clothes and apply SPF 50+ sunscreen.

If you feel unwell or are concerned, visit your doctor or call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for 24/7 free health advice. For language support call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.

If your little one hasn’t had the normal number of wet nappies, if their skin looks really red or pale, or if they are upset or won’t feed, they may be unwell. Get them cooled down as quickly as possible. If you are still worried, get medical advice.

For more heat information, visit health.nsw.gov.au/summer

04/12/2025

Join NSW Health and help care for Mob. Get a head start in your nursing or midwifery career with a NSW Health Cadetship or Scholarship. You’ll receive financial and career support to help you succeed. Applications for the 2026 NSW Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship and Scholarship Program open 15 December 2025. Register your interest: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing/aboriginal-strategy/Pages/scholarships.aspx

03/12/2025

Lung damage. Breathlessness. Burns. Gum disease.

Vapes are proven to cause real harm to your health. Quitting is hard but the benefits are worth it.

Support is available to help you take that first step:
- Visit www.iCanQuit.com.au
- Call NSW Quitline on 13 7848
- Download the Pave app

Learn more about the harms of va**ng: www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/va**ng

03/12/2025

Do you know your HIV status? The only way to know if you have HIV is to have a HIV test. There are many options to get a HIV test. You can get tested at a local doctor, sexual health clinic, family planning clinic, with a Dried Blood Spot (DBS) test or at a MyTest vending machine.

For more information on DBS tests visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/dbstest/pages/about.aspx

Find your closest MyTest vending machine here: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/dbstest/pages/about.aspx

03/12/2025

We celebrated World Kindness Week with colour, connection and creative activities. We celebrated kindness in all its forms and reflected on how small acts of kindness make a big difference. Kindness matters. And when we share it, our whole community feels it.

27/11/2025

Are you aged between 50 and 70 and have a history of smoking?

You could be eligible for a free lung scan every two years through the new National Lung Cancer Screening Program.

It’s a simple low-dose CT scan that checks your lungs for early signs of lung cancer. The earlier lung cancer is found, the easier it is to treat.

The test is quick, painless and could save your life.

🗣️ If you think you might be eligible, speak to your doctor or healthcare provider.

26/11/2025

24/11/2025

Did you know that most melanoma and nearly all non-melanoma skin cancers are caused by overexposure to UV radiation?

The good news is, you can reduce your risk of skin cancer with proper sun protection.
5 easy steps to take before you head outside:

🙋‍♀️Slip on protective clothing
🧴Slop on SPF50+ sunscreen every 2 hours
👒Slap on a wide-brimmed hat
🌳Seek shade
😎Slide on sunglasses
The more you protect your skin, the less skin cancer risk you let in.

Learn more Cancer Institute NSW

18/11/2025

How is your drinking affecting your cancer risk?

Alcohol causes about 5,800 cancer cases in Australia each year. When it comes to cancer risk, no amount of alcohol is safe.

Now there's a simple way to better understand your own risk. Use the new digital alcohol and cancer risk tool to find out an estimate based on your age, gender and weekly drinking habits.

Make an informed choice for a healthier you. Check your risk today via Cancer Institute NSW: https://bit.ly/3WWyart