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Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS) is a publicly funded health service located in Mildura. SCHS has been operating in the Sunraysia area since 1976.
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Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS) is a publicly funded health service, in Mildura, Victoria, 550 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. SCHS takes a holistic approach to the needs of clients and the community with an emphasis on continuous quality improvement and excellence in service delivery based on the principles of collaborative primary care. A not for profit organisation, employing ove

r 200 staff, SCHS offers Mildura and surrounding communities in excess of 50 different services. OUR VISION
Health and social equality for our communities. OUR MISSION
To explore and deliver innovative solutions to health and social needs.

01/08/2025

Dying to Know Day is a free community event inviting community to engage in discussions and articulate their end-of-life wishes.

We’re pleased to share that SCHS Clinical Nurse Consultant Mel Livens will be one of the guest speakers on the day, joining the conversation about breaking down stigma, building connection, and empowering people to plan with confidence and care.

📍 McGlynn Hunt Funeral Chapel – 38–40 Madden Avenue, Mildura
🗓️ Monday 5 August
🕜 Afternoon Session: 1.30pm
🌙 Evening Session: 6.00pm

All are welcome. This event is free to attend.

25/07/2025

Mosquito's love to breed in standing water after rain. Some can spread viruses like Ross River fever — even in cooler months 🦟🌧️

Protect your family:
✅ Empty water from buckets, plant pots & toys
✅ Cover water tanks and drains
✅ Wear repellent and long sleeves outdoors

Stay dry, stay safe, and stop mozzies in their tracks!

24/07/2025

Pain doesn’t need a scan to be valid.
It’s real — even if it’s invisible.

Chronic pain is complex. It affects more than just your body — it impacts your emotional and social wellbeing too.

At SCHS, our Pain Rehabilitation Service provides:
✅ A full assessment of your pain
✅ Recommendations to your GP
✅ A range of treatment options to support long-term pain management

You don’t have to manage it alone — we’re here to help.

📲 Learn more: https://schs.com.au/pain-rehabilitation-service

23/07/2025

Gestalt (pronounced 'ger-shtalt') Language Processing is a type of language development where children learn language from scripts, which are whole phrases or chunks of language. This differs from Analytic language development where you start with single words and build phrases and sentences from there.

Literature and research to date suggests that it is not a case of ‘one or the other’, but that children use both processes to learn language with a preference or dominance of one. A child with a language delay who mostly uses analytic processing might be stuck using single words, whereas a child with a language delay who mostly uses gestalt processing might be stuck using echolalia.

In this workshop Sunraysia Community Health Services Speech Pathologist Emily Leslie will explore what Gestalt Language Processing is and what it might look like in young language learners. Practical strategies will be shared about how to validate, respond to and support their communication in a variety of settings.

This is one of the insightful workshops on the program at the 2025 Mallee Early Years Conference. Tickets have sold out but you can join the waitlist!

🗓️ Thursday 14th August, 2025
📍 SuniTAFE, Sunraysia Institute Of TAFE
🎤 Keynote address from Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
🎟️ Join the waitlist for tickets at bit.ly/2025MEYC

22/07/2025

SCHS presents:

🎉 Let’s Talk About It – Mildura’s FIRST Sexual Health Expo! 🎉
📍 Powerhouse Place, Mildura
📅 Thursday 4 September 2025
🕘 10am–5pm (open all day, sessions running at different times)
💸 FREE ENTRY | 🎁 Giveaways | 🎤 Expert speakers | 📸 Photobooth | 🎯 Interactive stalls & activities

This one-day, community-led event is here to break down stigma and get real about sexual wellbeing — no matter your age, background, identity, or life experience. Whether you’re 18 or 80, a parent, young adult, LGBTQIA+ or from diverse backgrounds — this event is for everyone.

Key topics include:
• Consent & affirmative consent
• Healthy relationships (for individuals, couples & families)
• Menstrual health & pelvic pain
• Perimenopause & menopause
• LGBTQIA+ wellbeing & HIV 101
Enjoy interactive stalls, giveaways, games, photobooth, plus peer educators and health professionals available all day to support you.

Everyone 18+ is welcome — save the date and stay tuned for the full program! 💬❤️

Let’s normalise sexual health. Let’s break down stigma. Let’s talk about it, Mildura.

17/07/2025

We’ve teamed up with The Family and Child Hub to bring you helpful toilet training tips and tricks with our Continence Nurse Kath.

Whether you’re just getting started or navigating challenges along the way, this series aims to help make the process a little smoother for you and your little one.

Make sure to keep an eye out for them on The family & child hub page!

16/07/2025

This National Diabetes Week, we're raising awareness and supporting our community to take control of their health 🩺💙

👩‍⚕️ Meet Jacqui, one of our Diabetes Educators.
Take a look inside her consultation space and learn how she supports people living with or at risk of diabetes through education, personalised advice, and compassionate care.

Early action can prevent complications. If you or a loved one is living with diabetes—or at risk—reach out to us today to book an appointment. We're here for you every step of the way.

📞 Call (03) 5022 5444
🌐 Visit: www.schs.com.au

14/07/2025

Flu season is here — are you ready? Protect yourself and the people around you by getting your flu vaccine today!

The flu shot:
✅ Helps prevent you from getting sick
✅ Reduces the severity if you do catch the flu
✅ Protects vulnerable loved ones like babies, seniors, and those with chronic illnesses

Don’t wait for the flu to catch you — we have flu vaccinations available for the community for $15.

For more information or to book an appointment give us a call on (03) 5022 5444.

10/07/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the SCHS NAIDOC lunch! ❤️🖤💛

It was wonderful to come together, share a meal, and celebrate the strength, history, and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples during NAIDOC Week 2025.

A special thank you to our incredible guest speakers Uncle W***y, Quaid, and our wonderful host Aunty Ada for sharing their voices, stories, and wisdom.

09/07/2025

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Belinda Dixon, Occupational Therapist at SCHS

Bel's journey into Occupational Therapy (OT) started with a gentle nudge from her mum, who noticed how much she loved helping others—especially spending time with her nan, pop, and their friends. She resisted at first (because what teen takes their mum’s advice?), but when she discovered OT blended creativity and science, two of her favourite things, everything clicked.

Growing up in Ouyen, Bel never imagined returning to rural life. But after studying in the city, she realised small towns and community care has her heart. “I took a job in Robinvale, loved the work, but wanted a bigger team. SCHS gave me that—and this year marks 20 years!.”

So, what’s kept her inspired all these years?
💬 “People’s lives are more complex now. We used to support mostly older people with basic mobility needs. Now, we see a broader range—chronic illness, mental health challenges, progressive conditions across the adult lifespan. OT has completely transformed.”

From "ramps and rails" to true capacity building, Bel has witnessed and helped shape OT’s growth—from one OT school in Victoria to five. It’s a profession in motion, and she’s proud to be part of it.

One of her most memorable moments?
A simple dementia clock, given to a client. 💬 “It was such a small thing, but it changed their lives. I’ll never forget the hug I got from his wife. That moment still stays with me.”

Now, Bel’s focus is on advancing dementia care through COPE training—bringing her full circle, back to the people who inspired her from the start.

And what would she tell her younger self?
💬 “Be kind. You don’t have to know it all. Keep learning, ask for help, and take it one step at a time.”

08/07/2025

What a great way to kick off the NAIDOC Week events across our community! Yesterday, Mallee District Aboriginal Services led yet another fantastic flag-raising event — a wonderful opportunity for community to come together, recognise, and celebrate all that NAIDOC Week represents.

04/07/2025

Please note: The Urgent Care Clinic will be closed for the following dates, reopening as normal on Tuesday 8th July from 9:00am.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

For all medical emergencies, please call 000 or present to the Mildura Base Public Hospital.

Address

137 Thirteenth Street
Buronga, NSW
3500

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61350225444

Website

http://www.schs.com.au/, https://linktr.ee/schs.com.au

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Sunraysia Community Health Services takes a holistic approach to the needs of clients and the community with an emphasis on continuous quality improvement and excellence in service delivery based on the principles of collaborative primary care.

SCHS has been operating in the Sunraysia area since 1976. A not for profit organisation, employing over 170 staff, SCHS offers Mildura and surrounding communities in excess of 50 different services. These services are predominantly provided from our new purpose-built facility on the corner of Thirteenth Street and Deakin Avenue Mildura. We also deliver services at the HECHT Adult Activity Centre, Day Break progam (Deakin Avenue) and in-home care.