Durri ACMS

25/12/2025

24/12/2025

A reminder Support is always available 💙

As we are currently closed for the Christmas period if you or someone you care about is experiencing mental health distress, please know you’re not alone and help is just a phone call away. Confidential support and advice is available through the following services:

• Lifeline – 24/7 crisis support: 13 11 14
• Kids Helpline – 24/7 support for children and young people: 1800 55 1800
• Beyond Blue – 24/7 mental health advice and support: 1300 22 4636
• Mental Health Line – 24/7 advice and connection to specialist services: 1800 011 511
• Griefline – grief and loss support (7 days, 8am–8pm): 1300 845 745
• Transcultural Mental Health Line – support for multicultural communities (Mon–Fri, 9am–4.30pm): 1800 648 911
• 13YARN – 24/7 culturally safe crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: 13 92 76

🚨 In a life-threatening emergency, please call Triple Zero (000).

For a full list of NSW mental health services and supports, visit:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/Pages/services.aspx

Please reach out — support is here for you.n

Psychiatrists in the public health system are crucial members of our multi-disciplinary teams, providing essential inpatient and community mental health services.

23/12/2025

As we move through the Christmas period, we want to gently remind everyone to look out for one another. While this time of year can be joyful, we know that for some in our community it can also be a really tough time.

A small act of kindness, a phone call, a message, or simply checking in on someone can make a world of difference. Please be mindful of those around you and continue to support each other with care and compassion.

While our service is closed over the Christmas period, support is still available. If you or someone you know needs to talk or requires immediate help, please reach out to:
• 13YARN on 13 92 76
• Lifeline on 13 11 14
• Kempsey District Hospital for urgent support

No one has to go through a hard moment alone. Let’s continue to stand together as a community, showing kindness and looking after one another.

23/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Closure Notice 🎄

A reminder to our community that Durri is now closed and will reopen on Monday 29/12/25 with limited staff so access to medical treatment may take longer than usual

If you have an emergency, please call Triple Zero (000) or attend Kempsey District Hospital.

We wish everyone a safe, happy and healthy Christmas. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year. 🎅🏽✨

21/12/2025

🎄 Christmas & New Year Closure Notice 🎄

We would like to advise our community of our upcoming closures over the Christmas and New Year period.

📌 Closed:
• Wednesday 23/12/25 to Monday 29/12/25
• Thursday 1/1/26

During the remaining days we are open, services will be operating with limited staff, which may result in longer wait times.

🚨 In an emergency:
Please contact 000 or attend Kempsey District Hospital.

Thank you for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. 💛

19/12/2025

Standing Shoulder to Shoulder 🤝

To our men in community — you don’t have to walk things alone. Strength isn’t about carrying everything by yourself, it’s about knowing when to reach out and stand shoulder to shoulder with others.

Whether you’re going through a tough time, feeling overwhelmed, or just need a yarn, support is here. Our doors are open and our team is ready to listen, support and walk alongside you.

Reaching out is a strong step forward. Together, we build each other up, support our wellbeing, and keep our community strong.

If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out. You are valued. You matter. We stand with you.

18/12/2025

🌊 Upcoming Community Programs – January 2026 🌊

We’re excited to share what’s coming up for our community in the new year! Starting January 2026, we have some great activities planned to get everyone active, connected and having fun.

🏄‍♂️ Learn to Surf Program
📅 12 January – 23 January 2026
👥 Young people aged 10–24 years
A fantastic opportunity for our young people to learn new skills, build confidence and enjoy the ocean in a safe and supportive environment.

💦 Water Aerobics – All Community Welcome
📅 Commencing 15 January – 2 April 2026
A fun, low-impact activity suitable for all fitness levels to improve wellbeing and keep moving together.

👉 Registrations are now open
We encourage community members to come along and register your intention to participate so we can plan accordingly.

More details to come – keep an eye on our page!
We look forward to seeing you there and kicking off 2026 together 💙

16/12/2025

📣 Community Notice – Service Closure & Reduced Staffing 📣

Please be advised that our service will be closed from Wednesday 24 December 2025 until Monday 29 January 2025, and again on Thursday 1 January 2026 (public holiday).

During this period, light staffing will be available on non-public holiday days, please note that response times may be longer than usual.

🚨 In the event of an emergency, please:
• Present to the Emergency Department at Kempsey or Macksville District Hospitals, or
• Call 000 immediately.

Thank you for your understanding and patience over the holiday period. We wish our community a safe and happy Christmas and New Year 💛

15/12/2025

Community Notice

Due to sorry business, the Women’s and Children’s Roundtable has been postponed until January.
A new date will be advised in the new year.

We thank everyone for their understanding and extend our thoughts and respects to all families during this time.

14/12/2025

Community Notice – Men’s Group (Final for 2025)

Our final Men’s Group for 2025 is happening on Wednesday 17 December at Creacent Head

We encourage all men to come along and come together — sharing space, support, and strength shoulder to shoulder as we wrap up the year.

Let’s finish 2025 strong as one.
We look forward to seeing you there.