iREACH Rural Health

29/07/2025

Happy International Friendship Day! 💛

Today is all about recognising the power of friendship, both in our own lives and across the world! Friendship helps build stronger communities and bring people together. Take a moment today to appreciate your friends and the bonds that bring us all closer.

Some meaningful ways to celebrate today:

☕️ Invite a friend for coffee, lunch or a walk
☎️ Call a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while
🧺 Organise a group activity like a picnic
💛 Check in on a mate who’s been a little quiet
🎤 Introduce yourself to someone new!


At iREACH Rural Health, we believe strong friendships and community connections are a big part of staying mentally and emotionally well. So take the time today to honour and appreciate the friends you have in your life.

28/07/2025

🌟 You're Invited! 🌟

Join us at the Aged & Carers Expo on 7th August from 10AM to 3PM at the Murray Bridge Performing Arts & Function Centre (Town Hall).

✅ Free Entry
🤝 Meet with local experts and government agencies
👵 Learn about services in aged care, health, support & advocacy

With over 30 participating organisations, there's something for everyone involved in aging and care.

📞 For more info, contact John at 0428 132 889
Proudly hosted by the Murray Bridge Rotary Club

♦️FREE EVENT♦️ - Visit the Aged & Carers Expo to be held in the MBPAC (Town Hall) on 7th August

24/07/2025

🧠✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨🧠

Join us for our Mental Health & Wellbeing Expo on Friday, 10th October 2025 for a powerful day of connection, inspiration, and wellbeing.

Expect stalls, speakers, interactive activities, freebies, and a whole lot of heart. Let’s break the stigma, start the conversation, and celebrate mental health and wellbeing together.

📍 Mark your calendars now, more details coming soon!

22/07/2025

It was great to see so many faces - both familiar and new, at our recent Flood Recovery workshop held at Mannum with the fabulous Sophie Thomson. The morning was spent exploring how to Drought Proof Your Garden, with Sophie sharing lots of ideas, tips and tricks to keep gardens going during the drought. It was great to have the community together, connecting, sharing stories and building resilience.
These workshops are part of a series for our flood affected communities and are funded through joint State and Federal Disaster Recovery arrangements.

We would like to acknowledge the amazing generosity Living Colour Nursery and Neutrog who have generously supported our flood affected communities since we first started running these workshops 2 years ago.

Our next Mannum workshop is fully booked, but we still have tickets available for Swan Reach this coming Monday 28th July at 9.30. If you want to join the fun then book now via our office on 85 311 303, or through trybooking.

15/07/2025

OFFICE CLOSURE TOMORROW 🚫

Our office will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, July 16th, for all Staff Training.

Please call reception on 8531 1303 for non-urgent matters and leave a message. We will then return your call when we open on Thursday, July 17th, during our regular office hours.

If you need help during this time, you can contact:
Regional Access on 1300 032 186
Mental Health Triage on 13 14 65
Lifeline on 13 11 14

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

15/07/2025

📢 WE ARE HIRING 📢

An exciting opportunity has opened to join our growing team at headspace Murray Bridge!

We are seeking an Aboriginal Youth Worker to promote services, provide support, and foster engagement with young Aboriginal individuals and their families.

Applications Close: Wednesday, 30 July 2025 at 5:00 PM

🔗 Learn More at: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/murray-bridge/

✉️ Apply Now: Submit your application to Rachel Faulkner - rachelf@ireach.org.au

11/07/2025

WE ARE HIRING

Our team is growing, and we’re looking for a passionate and experienced Clinical Team Leader to help shape and guide our expanding clinical workforce.

This is your chance to lead a dedicated team making a genuine difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities through trauma-informed, person-centred care.

Applications Close on Friday, 25 July 2025 at 5:00 PM

👉 Learn More at: https://ireach.org.au/positions-available/

📧 Submit your application to Lisa Courtney at lisac@ireach.org.au

Ready to lead with impact? Apply now and make a difference in regional mental health care.

09/07/2025

🧠 Have you or a loved one created a su***de safety plan in a South Australian emergency department in the past 2 years? Your voice matters.

We’re sharing this on behalf of UniSA’s Mental Health and Su***de Prevention Research and Education team, who are inviting people aged 18+ to take part in an important research project.

🔍 What’s it about?
The project explores the experiences of individuals who have created a su***de safety plan in an SA emergency department, or supported someone who has, in the past 2 years. The goal is to improve how safety planning is done and how it supports people in times of distress.

💬 What’s involved?
A 1-hour confidential interview (in person or on Zoom) to talk about your experience.
🛍️ Participants receive a $50 gift card to thank them for their time.

🙌 Why take part?
Your insights can help improve emergency department responses and shape better outcomes for others in the future.

📩 To learn more or express your interest, please contact Monika Ferguson:
📧 Monika.Ferguson@unisa.edu.au
📞 (08) 8302 1594
Participant Information Sheet:https://www.unisa.edu.au/contentassets/5da13a990d4747b9b06c3f6cc5f71cc6/2025-05-28-participant-information-sheet_v4.pdf

✅ This project has been approved by UniSA’s Human Research Ethics Committee (Protocol #206617).

08/07/2025

📣 NEW WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

We are excited to announce that the next Garden Workshop with Sophie Thomson will be back at Swan Reach!

Key Information:
📅 28th July 2025
🕤 9:30 AM
📍 Swan Reach Town Hall
👉 Book your spot here: https://www.trybooking.com/DBFKJ

📞 Have questions? Give our team a call at 8531 1303

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌼

This program is jointly funded by Australian and South Australian Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

04/07/2025

📢 WE ARE HIRING 📢

Our team is growing, and we are seeking Mental Health Clinicians (Level 1 or Level 2) to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team, which delivers both therapeutic individual and group sessions with a trauma-informed lens.

Join a workplace that values diversity, innovation, and client-centred care – all within a flexible and supportive environment.

Applications close Friday, July 25th 2025 – but we’ll be reviewing as they arrive, so don’t wait!

👉 Learn more at: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/mount-barker/

📧 Send your application to Ingrid Puise at ingridp@ireach.org.au

02/07/2025

The Bowhill Progress Association and iREACH Rural Health welcome you to a night of Comedy & Community with special guest The Beautiful Bogan

02/07/2025

Want to know more about our care finder program?

Contact us on 8531 1303 or reception@ireach.org.au to learn more! ✨