Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) and Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) have today launched the 2025–2030 Murrumbidgee Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Alcohol and Other Drugs Regional Plan, setting a clear roadmap for improving mental health and wellbeing outcomes over the next five years.

From dance-based mobility programs to school vision screenings and suicide prevention services, the 2025 Murrumbidgee Primary Healthcare Awards spotlighted the people and programs transforming health across the region. 

This year, MPHN staff spoke with residents across the Murrumbidgee through a series of ‘Conversations on the Couch’ events, gathering insights into local healthcare experiences.

A successful pilot program led by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network has shown how nurse-led clinics can improve access to chronic disease care in regional communities, with promising results for patients and practices alike.

National Audits Group and UNSW have joined the 2025 Murrumbidgee Primary Healthcare Awards as sponsors, reinforcing their commitment to regional healthcare leadership and innovation.

MPHN has announced the finalists for the 2025 Murrumbidgee Primary Healthcare Awards, which celebrate excellence and innovation across the region’s healthcare sector. 

Earlier this year, MPHN partnered with Well Aware Training to deliver six free suicide prevention workshops across the Murrumbidgee region. The sessions gave community members practical skills to recognise the signs of suicide, start important conversations, and connect people to support. 

Spring has arrived, and the Riverina Thunderstorm Asthma Collaborative is urging residents, particularly those in Wagga Wagga and surrounding areas, to prepare for the risk of thunderstorm asthma. 

This is an exciting opportunity for Elders, community members, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, and health professionals to provide expert, considered advice and strategic direction to MPHN’s Board and key activities relating to First Nations health and wellbeing programs and services.

The 2025 Murrumbidgee Primary Healthcare Awards are opening sponsorship opportunities for the first time, giving your brand the chance to shine in front of approximately 130 primary healthcare leaders, innovators, and decision-makers.

MPHN is pleased to announce a new provider has been secured to deliver the Wagga GP After Hours Service, ensuring the continuation of after-hours care for the local community. 

MPHN’s inaugural Allied Health Forum brought together practitioners from across the Murrumbidgee for a day of innovation, collaboration and forward-thinking under the theme Now and Next.

Our team proudly represented the Murrumbidgee at the 2025 APNA Festival of Nursing, showcasing how collaborative commissioning and nurse-led clinics are improving rural health outcomes.

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Murrumbidgee Primary Healthcare Awards, and MPHN is calling on the community to help recognise the region’s dedicated and passionate primary healthcare professionals.