Primary Care Connect

30/11/2025

From our team to YOU - our community, THANK YOU!🥰🎅🏻🎄

We had a busy day Friday distributing advent calendars to our beautiful clients - we had some laughs and a few tears as we saw firsthand, just how much this meant to families who use our services. ✨🙏🏻

Between our staff and community and with so much thanks to The Chocolate Elf - Shepparton, we ended up with over 40 Christmas Advent Calendars to gift to our clients. The magic of Christmas has definitely been alive this year, and we feel so honoured and privileged to have been part of this community initiative.

To Tam and team, thank you for the work you've done on bringing Christmas to life for those in need.

28/11/2025

WHY DOESN'T SHE JUST LEAVE?!



When it comes to Family Violence - this one has to be the number one question asked of victims.
Leslie Morgan Steiner's Ted Talk is a powerful, first hand recount of the violence she experienced in a relationship that started when she was just 22.

"I'm just one woman with a story to tell. I was 22..." LESLIE MORGAN STEINER

https://youtu.be/V1yW5IsnSjo?si=tffCNWXlaKHX7-om

Leslie Morgan Steiner was in "crazy love" -- that is, madly in love with a man who routinely abused her and threatened her life. Steiner tells the dark story...

28/11/2025

Who's been looking for some light reading, or a good book to read?!

Don't worry, we've got you covered! Primary Care Connect has just published our Annual Report for the 2024-2025 financial year.

WHY ARE WE TELLING YOU?
The Annual Report not only highlights all of the no cost programs and services we offer to all of community - it showcases some fantastic projects and outcomes we have achieved as a team. Primary Care Connect turned 30 last year and so this edition comes with extra special additions including a timeline of our complete history!

If you've ever wondered what Primary Care Connect is about - if you're confused or unsure about what it is we do, and what we might have here for you, we encourage you to check out our Annual Report!

You can find the link below...and you can thank us later for this recommended read!😉

ANNUAL REPORT LINK
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28/11/2025

FRIDAYS JOB BOARD 📌

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to apply for a new job… this is it. Literally. This post is the sign...

No but seriously, Primary Care Connect has a range of job opportunities available now across our Family Violence and AOD teams, including vacancies within our team at The Orange Door.

If you have a passion for supporting people (and you find this post funny), you've definitely found your people!

Hit the link below to see all vacancies now.

👉https://www.primarycareconnect.com.au/

27/11/2025

📣 Community Warning: Stay Safe This Black Friday & Cyber Monday 🛍️💻

As the big sales roll in, so do scams. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are some of the busiest shopping days of the year—and unfortunately, they’re also a peak time for cybercriminals targeting our community.

To help keep you and your family safe, here are some quick tips:

🔒 Be cautious of deals that seem too good to be true — they usually are.
💳 Avoid clicking links from emails, texts or social media ads unless you’re sure they’re legitimate.
🛒 Shop only on trusted websites and look for “https://” in the URL.
🔐 Use secure payment options like PayPal or credit card (never direct bank transfers).
📦 Track your purchases and keep receipts in case something goes wrong.
📞 If you’re unsure, reach out — a second opinion can prevent a scam.

At Primary Care Connect, we care about your wellbeing in every way — including your online safety. Please share this message to help protect others in our community.

Stay safe and happy shopping! 💙

27/11/2025

As part of our ongoing campaign for the 16 Days of Activism, here is the second ? video from the UK's Gender Based Violence campaign from 2021.

Women constantly change and moderate their daily habits, we carry keys between our fingers as a 'weapon', we pretend we're on the phone to our 'husband' or 'boyfriend', and when all of those things are still not enough...we blame ourselves and feel guilty for any perceived wrongdoing from our end.

So...do you think this is ok? We doubt you do...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-5ug6GxYe8

Has this happened to someone you know? Only 6 in 10 men think that gender-based violence is a problem for women in Greater Manchester. By understanding the i...

26/11/2025

Just weeks after the "Bridging the Gender Pain Gap" report was released, revealing gender bias in healthcare and barriers for access for women - particularly in rural and regional communities; Primary Care Connect, along with our partners from Goulburn Valley Health, have announced some exciting news for women across our communities.

Our Women’s Health Hub is welcoming Dr Ibby Munu to our Women's Health clinic, expanding GP-led care available to women right here in the Goulburn Valley and enhancing the ability of our free clinic.

With Dr Munu and our experienced Women’s Health Nurse, Aimee, we’re making it easier for women to access cervical screening, contraception advice, pregnancy support and more — all in one safe, supportive place.

This is a step forward in closing the gap and making sure every woman feels listened to, respected and cared for. 💛
For full details, please read the article inThe Shepparton Adviser, and reach out to our team for appointments or further information on 5823 3200.

PRIMARY Care Connect's (PCC) Sexual and Women's Reproductive Health Hub will soon have the addition of GP-led care, thanks to an exciting new partnership with GV Health. This collaboration will expand the range of services available to women across the region, strengthening access to essential sexua

25/11/2025

Today marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism, the campaign to fight against family and gender based violence - from November 25 to December 10.

The 16 days is fantastic and as an organisation we will always support it, but we've also been seeking out ways in which we can showcase a variety of the violent and/or intimidating behaviours women are forced to tolerate on a daily basis, going about their everyday business, mostly by men who would never consider themselves to be perpetrating violence.

The campaign from the UK does a pretty good job at putting the viewer in the shoes of the women represented in each of the ads. You can feel their fear, sense their panic...and it really only scratches the surface.

One Australian woman is murdered every 8 days on average. And in the 2024/2025 year, The Orange Door - Goulburn (The Orange Door located in Shepparton) saw 10,229 clients.

And just to make it clear, just to be sure we don't shy away from the issue, by 10,229 clients, what we really mean is our Orange Door team SUPPORTED 10,229 VICTIMS, predominantly of which were women and children.

Over the coming days we will continue sharing the most powerful ? campaign videos - and we only ask one thing in return - CALL THIS BEHAVIOUR OUT!🚫
https://youtu.be/hjZTZm1phwo?si=oltSRtwGGtNz_0fe

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

25/11/2025

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/bridging-gender-pain-gap-report-what-reveals-primary-care-connect-neltc/?trackingId=KlOp8lr3HlfPc7krnwh%2BTg%3D%3D

INQUIRY INTO WOMEN'S PAIN - THE GENDER PAIN GAP REPORT 📄

Shaped by the lived experiences of 13,000 women and girls aged between 12 and 79, the report revealed gender health gaps, experiences of medical bias, sexism and misogyny and feelings of being ignored or dismissed by clinicians.
As a regional Community Health provider, we have some thoughts...

The release of Victoria’s Inquiry into Women’s Pain is a landmark moment — and one that hits especially close to home for women living in regional communities. The report highlights what many women have been saying for years.

21/11/2025

Once again our hearts have exploded today at the generosity of our incredible community.
To Robyn who brought in a big, beautiful bag filled to the brim with advent HOUSES, along with so many other Christmas goodies…thank you so much for taking the time out of your day, to come in and donate for our families this Christmas.

We work with some of the most beautiful and amazing families, and as for so many Australian’s, some of our clients are currently impacted by the cost of living crisis. These donations will be so appreciated and will give the gift of Christmas to so many deserving kids.

When we posted about our involvement with The Chocolate Elf - Shepparton this year we had no expectation on our community - we were just so happy to be involved and to spread the word. We thought our team would do a great job at donating…little did we know that our PCC community would band together in the way you have.

Thank you to every single person who has donated, shared our posts and engaged with us. What a magical Christmas and an outstanding community.🥰🎅🎄🥹

20/11/2025

At Primary Care Connect, we’re getting our Mo on for a very important cause! 💙
Movember is more than just a month of moustaches — it’s a reminder to check in, speak up, and support the men in our lives who might be struggling in silence.

Men’s mental health matters, and raising awareness helps break the stigma so more men feel safe to reach out for support.

We had a good laugh with our staff and clients today — nothing like a room full of very questionable fake moustaches (and some very impressive real mo's as well, tbh) to brighten the mood! 😄 But behind the fun is a powerful message: starting conversations can save lives.

Let’s keep talking, keep supporting, and keep looking out for each other. Thank you to our clients, Geoffrey and Robert for being absolute superstars and joining us to help raise awareness of this great cause!〰️👨

Find out more and support the cause at: https://au.movember.com

If you or someone you know needs help, you’re not alone:
• Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
• MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

And if you are in need of immediate, drop in support, remember the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local is now available in Shepparton, five days a week and is located at 116 Corio street, Shepparton.

💙🖤