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The Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is one of 31 new primary health care organisation being established from 1 July 2015 with the key objectives of:
- Increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes; and
- Improving coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care in the right place at the right time. Primary Health Networks have been set six key priorities for targeted work; mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, population health, health workforce, eHealth and aged care. The MPHN will be working with health service providers, consumers and communities to improve coordination of care, ensuring patients receive the right care in the right place at the right time. While we encourage active participation in evidence-based primary health online conversations, comments that are off-topic, offensive or inappropriate will be removed. Ensuring everyone feels welcomed, safe and respected in this online space in highly important to MPHN and repeat offenders may be blocked. This page is monitored Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. We will aim to get back to you within one business day. If your inquiry is urgent please email us at media@mphn.org.au.
29/10/2025
This year, the APNA Workforce Survey turns 20! For two decades, nurses and midwives like you have shared your insights and helped APNA to shape policy, change legislation, support research, and secure funding for programs that support you at every stage of your career.
If you work outside a hospital, you work in primary health care. APNA wants to hear from you!
Complete it by Friday 31 October, for a chance to win one of two $1000 RedBalloon vouchers.
If you’re caring for someone at end-of-life, you probably have questions.
A Last Days workshop will have the answers.
MPHN is offering Last Days workshops to help carers navigate the precious final days of someone they love – with practical guidance, emotional support, and expert advice from palliative and dementia care specialists.
Register now!
Bring a friend, make it a date.
You can book your breast screen with a group and support each other through it.
📞 Call 13 20 50 to book.
28/10/2025
An opportunity for women from refugee backgrounds to share experiences in a safe, culturally supported environment — using creativity to explore identity, belonging and wellbeing.
This free 8-week program provides space for connection, healing and expression, facilitated by registered Art Therapist Elaine Camlin, with community language interpreters and on-site childcare available.
🗓 When: Fridays from 31 October 2025, 12pm – 2pm
📍 Where: Unique State, 8 Little Best Street, Wagga Wagga
👩🎨 Who it’s for: Women from refugee backgrounds seeking to:
• Improve mental health and wellbeing
• Explore sense of belonging and identity
• Learn creative tools for self-expression
• Build positive peer relationships
• Discover local mental health services and self-care strategies
This activity is supported by firsthealth Limited and Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network Community Grants through the Australian Government’s PHN program.
27/10/2025
Culture plays a vital role in shaping First Nations peoples’ decisions about accessing healthcare, including when and why they seek care and their willingness to adhere to treatment plans. Ensuring culturally safe and inclusive healthcare is essential in improving health outcomes for First Nations communities.
That's why MPHN has developed the First Nations Toolkit for General Practice—a practical resource designed to support general practices within the Murrumbidgee region in delivering culturally safe and inclusive care. This toolkit aims to bridge gaps in access to healthcare and improve the experience of First Nations patients within mainstream services.
Together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive healthcare environment.
25/10/2025
In what was meant to be the happiest time of her life, Olivia Mullan was confronted with some of her darkest thoughts. Diagnosed with severe perinatal anxiety, she drew on the support of her family and mental health professionals to find her way back to health.
Olivia shares her story here to raise awareness of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety. Read her story here https://mphn.org.au/story/olivia
25/10/2025
Are you looking to shape the future of rural and regional health? You can apply for $1,200 to support your GAMSAT exam registration costs, travel costs and exam preparation materials. Be supported by the largest health care system in Australia.
Find more rural scholarships: health.nsw.gov.au/ruralscholarships
24/10/2025
Our region is prone to spring-time thunderstorm-triggered asthma associated with elevated levels of airborne grass-pollens in conjunction with pending thunderstorm activity.
During these conditions modifying daily activity patterns (such as staying indoors and reducing physical activity) may significantly decrease the likelihood of an asthma event.
Register now for asthma alerts at science-health.csu.edu.au/asthma
24/10/2025
During your pregnancy, you’ll be offered scans, regular checkups, tests and appointments.
To help guide you through what to expect, read the new Pregnancy timeline fact sheet on standard appointments, tests and check-ups during a healthy pregnancy.
This fact sheet and others are available at 👉 health.gov.au/pregnancy-information-resources
23/10/2025
🩺 Want to streamline referrals and reduce patient wait times? Enter Murrumbidgee HealthPathways – the online decision support tool that makes navigating patient care smooth, smart, and stress-free!
✅ Get the right treatment for your patients, faster
✅ Know exactly when and where to refer
✅ Access educational resources at your fingertips
✅ Stay ahead with evidence-based best practices
Best of all? You can earn CPD points just by using it! ✨
A big shout-out to the Teen Clinic nurses — Gillian, Leanne and Lucy — who are running the new Teen Clinic at Temora Medical Complex!
Teen Clinic is a free service giving local teenagers a safe and non-judgmental space to chat with a nurse about a wide range of topics. The nurses provide support and guidance on both medical and non-medical issues, helping young people make informed, healthy choices.
⭐️ National Audits Group supports regional healthcare excellence! ⭐️ MPHN is proud to welcome National Audits Group as a Gold Sponsor and UNSW Rural Clinical Campuses as a Silver Sponsor of the 2025 Murrumbidgee Primary Healthcare Awards which will be held next Friday night in Wagga Wagga.
With offices in Wagga Wagga, National Audits Group supports healthcare and government organisations to strengthen governance and build resilience.
“We’re honoured to support the dedicated professionals who drive positive change in our communities,” said Director Stephen Prowse.
Celebrating 25 years of rural medical education, UNSW continues to train the next generation of rural doctors through its Rural Clinical School in Wagga Wagga and across NSW.
“These awards align with our vision to strengthen rural health and build a workforce that reflects our communities,” said Professor Tara Mackenzie.
MPHN also thanks Medcast for their generous support.
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Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is one of 31 local and independent PHNs established nationally to support the primary healthcare sector.
We work to:
— support the development of a local sustainable healthcare workforce through providing quality improvement and professional development for our primary healthcare workforce of GPs, pharmacists, allied healthcare professionals and specialists;
— ensure efficient and effective delivery of high quality patient-centred care and improve health outcomes, particularly for those at-risk or vulnerable populations. Part of this role is to integrate local services and systems and improve coordination of care; and
— continually monitor, assess and analyse the health needs of our region through our health needs assessments to ensure we are able to commission services addressing the health needs in the community.
All PHNs have been set seven key priority areas: mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, population health, health workforce, digital health, aged care, and alcohol and other drugs. MPHN works with health service providers, consumers and communities to improve coordination of care, ensuring patients receive the right care in the right place at the right time.
