Balranald MPS

28/12/2025

Need health advice over the holidays? Call healthdirect anytime day or night on 1800 022 222 and get the help you need.

✅ healthdirect is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A registered nurse will answer your call, ask some questions and connect you with the right care.

The healthdirect nurse can:
- connect you with a health expert by phone or video call
- book you an appointment at a local urgent care clinic
- connect you with other appropriate, locally available health care
- call you an ambulance or direct you to the emergency department if your situation is life-threatening.

In an emergency, always call Triple Zero (000) or present to your nearest Emergency Department.

09/12/2025

Applications are now open for new members of our Balranald Health Community Engagement Groups (CEG) 🤝

Our Health CEGs provide opportunities for the community and district to unite in improving health outcomes.

As a CEG member you will:
✅ Connect with the local community to share information
✅ Advocate for local needs back to the Far West Local Health District
✅ Facilitate the establishment of trust through transparent, two-way communication and Inclusion
✅ Assist with promoting health and wellbeing
✅ Work with the group on a range of priority action areas or projects

The Far West LHD coordinate 8 CEGs across the district:
🟢 Broken Hill
🟢 Wilcannia
🟢 Menindee
🟢 Tibooburra
🟢 Balaranald
🟢 Two Rivers
🟢 Ivanhoe
🟢 White Cliffs

We also bring the Chairs of each group together twice per year to network on priorities within the district.

Ready to apply:https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/noindex/2025-11/application-form-ceg-25.pdf

Information and applications can be forwarded to Melanie.Chynoweth@health.nsw.gov.au

19/11/2025

Are you aged 12-24? Make a difference in the Far West by joining our Youth Advisory Group for 2026! 🌟

FWLHD places high value on youth participation. This involves young people being active in decision-making processes for issues that affect their healthcare.

The FWLHD Youth Advisor's role is to provide information and local perspectives on how to improve the health of young people in Far West Local Health District. Members aged between 12-24 yrs collaborate with staff in planning, management and delivery of projects.

🟢 More info:https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/noindex/2025-11/youth-advisory-group-position-description.pdf

🟢 Expressions of Interest can be lodged via: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=v6eHptsC30O8u-eovaYRokN6LhlDrCxApRue6RWdsENUQ09LRDNDS1pIQ1Q3T1lDV1BYS0RPSTZYUy4u

22/10/2025

Come say hi to the Balranald MPS team at today’s Balranald Health, Wellbeing & Support Services Expo 👋🌟

TODAY!

There are around 40 stalls today who offer services in a range of areas: health, NDIS, employment, wellbeing, support, education & training to name a few! There are services here today that help both adults and children.

Browse for hours, or pop in for 10 minutes during your lunch break- it will be worth your time!

22/10/2025

Join our team at Balranald MPS! 🌟

Casual Hospital Assistant
Position Classification: Hospital Assist Grade 2
Remuneration: $29.06 per hour + Superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ610177

What you'll be doing:
🟡 General cleaning duties which include toilets, hand basins, offices, consult rooms, waiting rooms, floors and door frames, seeping, mopping, windows, vacuuming, dusting, removal of waste, restock toiletries.
🟡 Ensuring areas are cleaned as per the Environmental Cleaning Standards Operating Procedures, to stop the risk of infection to staff, patients and visitors.
🟡 Complete documentation and reports applicable to the role
🟡 Participate in quality programs as required to ensure ongoing improvement of services within the work area.

Applications close 27 October 2025.

Full description and apply at: https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/jobs/casual-hospital-assistant-balranald-309764?et=8xR2jYZX3

08/10/2025

**UPDATED: Please be advised that the Balranald event has been cancelled. Palliative Care NSW apologises for any inconvenience.

Sessions will also be held in:
Menindee: 13 October
Broken Hill: 14 October
Dareton: 16 October

Register by phoning 02 8076 5600 or visit palliativecarensw.org.au/community-conversations/ for more information on alternate sessions.

11/09/2025

Free and confidential pregnancy care services are available for residents in the Wentworth and Balranald Shires.

💜 A community Midwife and Aboriginal Health Worker are available to provide care throughout your pregnancy.
💜 We work in conjunction with a visiting doctor from the Mildura Base Public Hospital for your antenatal care and to support you through your birth.
💜 Families that we care for through their pregnancy will be offered postnatal care by our team, which can include home visits.

To arrange a free and confidential appointment, phone (03) 5021 7200 or 0448 627 917 and ask for Midwife Jesse or Aboriginal Health Worker Sheryl.

15/08/2025

Farewell Wyn 🤲🌟

Balranald MPS staff have farewelled Winsome (‘Wyn’) Scott who has retired after spending 38 years of her 50-year career as a registered nurse providing healthcare to the Balranald community.

Wyn’s journey with Balranald began 38 years ago when she arrived with her newborn baby in town to work as a registered nurse. The Balranald community warmly welcomed her and little did they know the incredible impact she would have on healthcare in our town for decades to come.

Nursing 38 years ago was a world away from today. Charting was all done by hand, medications were prepared meticulously from stock supplies, and diagnostic tools were far less sophisticated. Basic equipment was the norm; advanced technology was a distant dream. Wyn recalls relying heavily on her clinical skills, intuition, and close observation of patients.

Over the years, Wyn has witnessed and embraced countless changes in nursing practice. From the introduction of electronic health records to the advent of advanced medical technologies, she consistently adapted and expanded her knowledge. She embraced professional development opportunities, mentored junior nurses, and remained dedicated to providing the best possible care to her patients. Her commitment to lifelong learning is truly commendable.

Wyn’s dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the Balranald community has left an indelible mark. She has touched countless lives, provided comfort and care to those in need, and inspired generations of nurses. We are incredibly grateful for Wyn's 38 years of service at Balranald and wish her a happy, healthy, and fulfilling retirement! 🌟♥