Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council

Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council The Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council is an incorporated advisory body, advising the Minister

The Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council is an incorporated advisory body, advising the Minister and the Executive Management of Country Health SA on health related issues and concerns that are important to and for the Renmark Paringa community. Members on the Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council play an important role on behalf of the Renmark Paringa community as they work to influence heal

th priorities and planning on behalf of the community. People volunteer their time to be a member of the Health Advisory Council and undertake an advocacy role on behalf of the community. An integral part of the Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council’s advocacy role involves community engagement through discussion with local communities on health issues, priorities and needs. This critical role assists the Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council in the provision of advice to Country Health SA and also is a significant component of needs analysis processes linked to planning for health services in country South Australia. The Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council work to will ensure that there is a strong link between our community and our health services is maintained, using the Country Health SA (CHSA) Board Health Advisory Council as an ‘umbrella body’ to provide advice from a whole of country health perspective. As an incorporated Health Advisory Council, the Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council holds assets, manages bequests and provides advice on local health service needs and priorities. The Health Care Act 2008 provides for the establishment of local Health Advisory Councils. Terms of Use

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21/04/2026
20/04/2026

Has your child missed any of their childhood or school immunisations? They can catch up with free immunisations these school holidays.

Check their immunisation history and chat with your immunisation provider about catching up on immunisations.

You can access your child’s immunisation history by:
• using a Medicare online account through myGov
• calling Australian Immunisation Register on 1800 653 809.

If you are not sure if immunisations have been recorded, check with your GP or immunisation provider.

To learn more, visit sahealth.sa.gov.au/SIP

17/04/2026

🎉CONGRATULATIONS KEVIN!

The Riverland Aboriginal Health Service recently partnered with Berri Regional Secondary College to celebrate a special milestone for our new Transport Officer, Kevin Sutton.

Kevin recently completed Year 12 – a huge achievement worth celebrating – but he couldn’t attend his school graduation, so Berri Secondary Regional College and the Riverland Aboriginal Health Service team hosted a special morning tea with his family and community.

Team Leader, Darryle Barnes, said he is passionate about celebrating and supporting his community.

“We were extremely proud to support Kevin on this important day and to partner with Berri Secondary College in recognising his hard work and dedication,” he said.

“Thank you to everyone who made the day possible, and for believing that every young person deserves to have their achievements recognised.”

📸 Pictured: Kevin receiving his graduation certificate and awards with Aboriginal Secondary Education Transition Officer, Aunty Susanne Grey, Aboriginal Education Team Leader, Michael Toogood and Michael McRae from Clontarf Foundation.

12/04/2026

Talking about emotional distress can feel hard but it might be the most important conversation you ever have. 🧡

Black Dog Institute are offering a free, one-hour, self-paced online course to help you support someone who may be struggling and at risk.

✅ No experience needed.
✅ Learn to recognise the signs of emotional distress in others.
✅ Build the skills and confidence to respond safely.
Su***de prevention starts with connection.

Use access code PHSAR&R to register at brnw.ch/21x1dF0

See flyer below ⬇️ for details of a session ‘Understanding Dementia’ being held in Renmark, Thursday 14 May 2026.
11/04/2026

See flyer below ⬇️ for details of a session ‘Understanding Dementia’ being held in Renmark, Thursday 14 May 2026.

10/04/2026

Poisonous wild mushrooms start to appear as the weather gets colder and wetter.

These dangerous mushrooms can be found in the wild (like parks, forests and nature reserves), but also in your garden, lawn, mulch or compost.

Eating poisonous mushrooms can make a person very unwell or even cause death.
Only eat mushrooms that have been purchased from a reliable green-grocer or supermarket.

Keep an eye on children and pets outside, as mushrooms are in easy reach and can look interesting and attractive to eat.

If you or someone you know has eaten a wild mushroom, do not wait for symptoms to appear:
✔️ Call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 and they will tell you if you need medical attention.
✔️ If possible, take a sample or photo of the mushroom to help identify the species.
✔️ In an emergency, always call Triple Zero (000).
✔️ Call a vet immediately if your pet has eaten wild mushrooms.

For more information, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/mushroompoisoning

09/04/2026

Year 7 and 10 students can get free immunisations at school to protect against life threatening diseases. Here’s what your child can expect on immunisation day:

🔷 Students should eat breakfast, wear short sleeve shirts, and bring a water bottle to school.
🔷 A trained immunisation provider will give the immunisations.
🔷 The immunisation provider will check that a consent form has been signed, ask students if they are feeling well, and if they have any allergies.
🔷 Students will then wait for 10-15 minutes afterward to make sure they feel well.

Once immunised, your child will be protected against life threatening illnesses.

To learn more, visit sahealth.sa.gov.au/SIP

💙 THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by our Aged Care Expo last month!The event was incredibly well-attended and provided...
08/04/2026

💙 THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by our Aged Care Expo last month!

The event was incredibly well-attended and provided a great opportunity to connect and engage with members of the local community.

There was a great range of valuable information on offer - stalls featured advice on legal and financial, in-home care, lifestyle and leisure, equipment, residential aged care, and so much more.

We received lots of positive feedback on the day from attendees and stallholders, and we are looking forward to hosting more opportunities like this in the future!

08/04/2026

Renmark Medical Clinic is partnering with the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN) to deliver Aboriginal GP Clinics.

The clinics:
🔸 provide a culturally appropriate, sensitive, and safe health service to the local Aboriginal community and enable consumers to work collaboratively with their health care team, to enable improved health outcomes
🔸 provide an opportunity for consumers to discuss their health care needs or concerns with an Aboriginal Health Worker and/or Registered Nurse prior to seeing the GP
🔸 enable advocacy and support to consumers during appointments with GPs, as the Aboriginal Health Team are available to support consumers if requested
🔸 encourage bookings for annual Aboriginal Health Screenings for all Aboriginal people, even those without health concerns
🔸 provide a bulk-billed, health-focused service for community.

The Aboriginal Health GP Clinics are held at:
🔸 Renmark Paringa District Hospital at 185 Ral Ral Avenue in Renmark every Thursday.

📞 Bookings are essential - call RMCLHN on (08) 8588 0424 to book and let them know if you need transport

07/04/2026

💚The Berri Barmera Health Advisory Council are holding a Pop-Up Shop at Riverland General Hospital (RGH) on Thursday 16 April.

They will have a range of items available for purchase including flowers, knitted toys and beanies, colouring in books and pencils, greeting cards, and much more!

All funds raised from purchases will go towards RGH 💚

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The Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council is an incorporated advisory body, advising the Minister and the Executive of the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network on health related issues and concerns that are important to and for the Renmark Paringa community. Members on the Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council play an important role on behalf of the Renmark Paringa community as they work to influence health priorities and planning on behalf of the community. People volunteer their time to be a member of the Health Advisory Council and undertake an advocacy role on behalf of the community. An integral part of the Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council’s advocacy role involves community engagement through discussion with local communities on health issues, priorities and needs. This critical role assists the Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council in the provision of advice to the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network and also is a significant component of needs analysis processes linked to planning for health services in country South Australia. The Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council work to will ensure that there is a strong link between our community and our health services is maintained. As an incorporated Health Advisory Council, the Renmark Paringa Health Advisory Council holds assets, manages bequests and provides advice on local health service needs and priorities. The Health Care Act 2008 provides for the establishment of local Health Advisory Councils.

Renmark Paringa District Hospital - Health Advisory Council Inc Members are:

Jane Pitt (Presiding Member)

Anne Vardaro (Local Member of Parliament Member)