Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council

Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council The Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council is an incorporated advisory body, advising the Minister

The Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council is an incorporated advisory body, advising the Minister and the Executive Management of Country Health SA on health related issues and concerns that are important to and for the Renmark Paringa community. Members on the Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council play an important role on behalf of the Renmark Paringa community as they work to influence health priorities and planning on behalf of the community. People volunteer their time to be a member of the Health Advisory Council and undertake an advocacy role on behalf of the community. An integral part of the Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council’s advocacy role involves community engagement through discussion with local communities on health issues, priorities and needs. This critical role assists the Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council in the provision of advice to Country Health SA and also is a significant component of needs analysis processes linked to planning for health services in country South Australia. The Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council work to will ensure that there is a strong link between our community and our health services is maintained, using the Country Health SA (CHSA) Board Health Advisory Council as an ‘umbrella body’ to provide advice from a whole of country health perspective. As an incorporated Health Advisory Council, the Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council holds assets, manages bequests and provides advice on local health service needs and priorities. The Health Care Act 2008 provides for the establishment of local Health Advisory Councils. Terms of Use

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30/03/2026

We want to support you to get home for Easter.

Talk with your care team to see if you’re well enough to go home safely. If so, we can help you get there.

If you need to be in hospital during this time, our staff are here to care for you.

Ask your care team:
🔹What needs to happen so I can go home before Easter?
🔹If I can go home, is it just for the day or could I be discharged?
🔹What plans do we need to make?

Did you know?
🔹Recovering in a familiar place can improve your healing and wellbeing.
🔹Getting up, dressed and moving can reduce your hospital stay. Ask your care team first if it is safe to do so on your own.
🔹There are great care and support services to help you recover at home.

26/03/2026

Free and confidential, the National Dementia Helpline, 1800 100 500, provides expert information, advice and support.

The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

The National Dementia Helpline can help if you:
🧠 live with dementia
🧠 know and care for someone with dementia
🧠 work with people with dementia
🧠 are concerned about your thinking, mood and memory
🧠 have mild cognitive impairment.

Do you need a translator? Call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.
If you have a hearing or speech impairment, call the National Relay Service on 133 677.

To learn more, visit brnw.ch/21wZtJs

🔖Don’t forget to pop in today and check out all things ‘Aged Care’ ~ see flyer below 👇 for details.
18/03/2026

🔖Don’t forget to pop in today and check out all things ‘Aged Care’ ~ see flyer below 👇 for details.

17/03/2026

🚌THE BONE BUS IS BACK 🚌

SA Medical Imaging Mobile Bone Density Service will be visiting Renmark from the 11th of May - 5th of June

📍Renmark Paringa District Hospital
📄GP referral required
📞08 7074 5400 to schedule an appointment

16/03/2026

📢 We’re Attending the Aged Care Expo!

We’re excited to be part of the Aged Care Expo on Thursday 19th March from 1:00pm – 4:30pm!

Come visit our stall where our friendly team and registered nurse will be available to share helpful information and answer your questions about:
✔️ My Aged Care services
✔️ 75+ Aged Health Assessments
✔️ Chronic Disease GP Management Plans

😷 You can even book in for your flu vaccine!

This is a fantastic event for our community and a great opportunity to learn more about the health services and support available to you or your loved ones.

We’re really looking forward to connecting with everyone and hope to see you there! 💛

16/03/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Today marks the beginning of National Advance Care Planning Week.

There may be a time in your life when you can’t make your own decisions. This could be because of a sudden accident or illness. If this happened, how would you want decisions to be made about your health care? Who would you want to make these decisions for you?

Take the time to complete an Advance Care Directive and make your wishes for future care known.

Visit www.advancecaredirectives.sa.gov.au to download free resources or view the full list of collection points for a FREE hard copy of the Advance Care Directive Kit.

The kit includes a step-by-step guide as well as the required forms so you can complete an Advance Care Directive yourself without help from a professional, like a lawyer.

🔖A reminder to pop into the Aged Care Expo, next Thursday in the Function Room, Hotel Renmark ~ see flyer below for the ...
09/03/2026

🔖A reminder to pop into the Aged Care Expo, next Thursday in the Function Room, Hotel Renmark ~ see flyer below for the details

09/03/2026

Got a bit of time thismonth? Time to give blood and change lives? ❤️‍🩹

1 in 3 people in Renmark will need blood, and they need people like you to give it.

📆 We’re popping up in town from 12 to 13 March.

📞 Don’t forget to pre-book your spot at lifeblood.com.au, on our app or on 13 14 95.

Considering Residential Care? An information session is being held in Berri, see flyer below ⬇️ for further information.
23/02/2026

Considering Residential Care?

An information session is being held in Berri, see flyer below ⬇️ for further information.

20/02/2026

☀️Have you had your skin checked recently?

At Renmark Medical, Dr Al Alwash specialises in thorough skin examinations with a short wait time.

Skin cancer can be treated more effectively when detected early — a simple check could make all the difference.

📞 Call the clinic today on 8586 4111
Don’t wait — book your skin check now.

19/02/2026

🌟 CONGRATULATIONS to Riverland General Hospital (RGH) staff, volunteers and Health Advisory Council (HAC) members who celebrated some incredible Years of Service milestones recently!

45 Years of Service:
🏆 Diane Godfrey – Berri Barmera HAC (HAC) member and Meri Bunch Volunteer

30 Years of Service:
🏆 Tammy Kregar – Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Theatre
🏆 Barbara Leorke – Registered Nurse (RN)

20 Years of Service:
🏆 Julie Ebert – Services Assistant
🏆 Nicole Ryder – Services Assistant

15 Years of Service:
🏆 Kelly Moore – NUM
🏆 Dianne Ferguson – Associate NUM Flow Coordinator

10 Years of Service:
🏆 Theodora Spyridakos – Services Assistant

5 Years of Service:
🏆Kylee Francis – Enrolled Nurse (EN)
🏆Lindsay Frahn – Acting Administrative Services Leader

Events like these provide an opportunity to acknowledge the incredible contributions our staff, volunteers and HAC members make to our consumers and communities.

📸 Pictured: Kelly, Tammy, Dianne (hiding on purpose), Diane, Nicole, Theodora, Lindsay and Julie.

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The Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council is an incorporated advisory body, advising the Minister and the Executive of the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network on health related issues and concerns that are important to and for the Renmark Paringa community. Members on the Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council play an important role on behalf of the Renmark Paringa community as they work to influence health priorities and planning on behalf of the community. People volunteer their time to be a member of the Health Advisory Council and undertake an advocacy role on behalf of the community. An integral part of the Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council’s advocacy role involves community engagement through discussion with local communities on health issues, priorities and needs. This critical role assists the Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council in the provision of advice to the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network and also is a significant component of needs analysis processes linked to planning for health services in country South Australia. The Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council work to will ensure that there is a strong link between our community and our health services is maintained. As an incorporated Health Advisory Council, the Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council holds assets, manages bequests and provides advice on local health service needs and priorities. The Health Care Act 2008 provides for the establishment of local Health Advisory Councils.

Renmark Paringa District Hospital - Health Advisory Council Inc Members are:

Jane Pitt (Presiding Member)

Anne Vardaro (Local Member of Parliament Member)