Tallangatta Health Service

05/02/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE🔆
COMMUNITY BBQ GET TOGETHERS

Open to all community members, BBQ's will be held in Corryong, Tallangatta, Cudgewa, Towong/Tintaldra, Biggara/Thowgla, Koetong/Shelley, Walwa and Nariel Valley across the month of February.

Further details provided by Corryong Health or for direct enquiries contact Kris Kamba on 0475 600 841 / kris.kamba@corryonghealth.org.au or Corryong Health Reception on 0260 763 200.

Following the January bushfires, Corryong Health will be hosting a series of informal BBQ get-togethers across our local communities.

We hope to welcome you at one of the following get-togethers:
Corryong 📍Attree Park 📆Mon 09th Feb 🕔5pm
Tallangatta 📍Triangle Park 📆Thurs 12th Feb 🕚11am
Cudgewa 📍Park 📆Mon 16th Feb 🕔5pm
Towong / Tintaldra 📍Towong Hall 📆Tues 17th Feb 🕔5pm
Biggara / Thowgla 📍Thowgla Hall 📆Wed 18th Feb 🕔5pm
Koetong / Shelley 📍Old Pub 📆Thurs 19th Feb 🕚11am
Walwa 📍TBC 📆Mon 23rd Feb 🕔5pm
Nariel Valley 📍📆🕔still TBC

These BBQs are another chance to come together, have a bite to eat, and chat with a range of services if you would like to ask questions, find information, or get support.

Contact: Kris Kamba
E: kris.kamba@corryonghealth.org.au
T: 0260 763 265 / M: 0475 600 841 (Mon – Thurs 7am – 3pm)
or through Corryong Health Reception: 0260 763 200

02/02/2026

Community BBQ and Get Together in Tallangatta!

📅Thursday 12th February
⏰From 11am
📍Tallangatta Triangles

Further details, including dates and times for other locations to follow!

🔥Community BBQ Get-Togethers and Health support🔥

Following the January bushfires, Corryong Health will be hosting a series of informal BBQ get-togethers across our local communities.

These BBQs are another chance to come together, have a bite to eat, and chat with a range of services if you would like to ask questions, find information, or get some support.
If you are part of a hall committee or local group and would like to host a BBQ in your area, please reach out to Corryong Health to express your interest.
Below are the communities we are currently planning to visit — if we have missed yours, please get in touch. We would love to hear from you.
Corryong
Tallangatta
Walwa
Nariel Valley
Cudgewa
Lucyvale / Berringama
Biggara / Thowgla
Koetong / Shelley
MT Alfred / Burrowe / Thologolong
Towong
Tintaldra

Contact:
Kris Kamba
P: 0260 763 265 (Mon-Thu 7am-3pm)
E: kris.kamba@corryonghealth.org.au
or Corryong Health Reception: 0260 763 200 (Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm)

28/01/2026

🚶‍♀️ Bellbridge Striders – Walking Group 🚶‍♂️

Starting Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Looking to move more, feel better, and enjoy the outdoors?
Join Bellbridge Striders, a friendly weekly walking group run by the Tallangatta Health Service Allied Health Team.

📅 When: Every Tuesday
⏰ Time: 8:30am – 9:30am (60-minute walk)
📍 Where: Bellbridge Boat Club Car Park

✅ All ages welcome
✅ No referral needed
✅ Must be able to walk independently

Come along, meet new people, and enjoy exploring our local area 🌿
Just turn up and join in!

📞 For more info: 02 6071 5210

28/01/2026

☕🌸 High Tea at Lakeview 🌸☕
Residents enjoyed a delightful High Tea at Lakeview, complete with tea, freshly baked scones served with jam and cream. It was a wonderful social afternoon filled with conversation, laughter, and connection. A lovely opportunity for everyone to relax and enjoy each other’s company.

21/01/2026

🔥💛 Mental Health & Wellbeing Support After Bushfires 💛🔥

Bushfires can impact mental health and wellbeing in many ways — emotionally, physically and socially. These impacts can be felt during the event or long after it has passed, and everyone’s experience is different.

Support is available for individuals, families and communities affected by bushfires. You are not alone. 🤝

Across Victoria, free mental health and wellbeing services provide crisis support, counselling, therapy and practical resources for people of all ages. 💬🧠

Please refer to the flyer below for available support options and how to access help in your area. ⬇️

14/01/2026

Extremely poor air quality is currently being experienced in the North East forecast district.

Smoke can affect people's health. Take steps to reduce your exposure and protect the health of yourself and others.

What you can do:
✔️Listen to your local emergency radio station.
✔️Stay indoors away from smoke. If you must go outside when it is very smoky, consider wearing a mask (P2 or N95 but seek advice from your doctor if you have a pre-existing heart or lung condition).
✔️Keep the air inside your home as clean as possible. You can do this by:
Closing windows and doors and opening them when air quality improves, using your split system air conditioner or switching other types of air conditioners to recirculate if they have this function, not using evaporative coolers because they bring outdoor air inside.
✔️Check in with elderly or vulnerable family/friends during this period.
✔️Use an indoor air cleaner, if you have one.
✔️If you think the air in your home is still uncomfortable, consider relocating if it is safe to do so. For example, go to an air-conditioned building like a library or shopping centre.
✔️People who are sensitive (people with a heart or lung condition, including asthma; people over the age of 65; infants and young children; pregnant women; and people with diabetes) to smoke should actively monitor symptoms and follow their health management plan recommended by their doctor.
📲If you are worried about your symptoms, see your doctor or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.
‼If you or anyone in your care has trouble breathing, chest pain or discomfort, call Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance.

🚸Impacts in the area:
Road travel may be hazardous due to low visibility associated with smoke.
Signs may be in place to slow traffic. Obey all traffic signs and instructions from fire agency crews near the fires.

Stay informed ⏬
www.emergency.vic.gov.au
VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226
VicEmergency app
Facebook or Twitter
Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.

🤔You can check the air quality in your area at: https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/check-air-and-water-quality

09/01/2026

‼️NOW HIRING‼️
🌱We are seeking a Handyperson to join our team!
🙋Do you enjoy working outdoors? Have practical experience maintaining gardens and lawns? Are a team player? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
💻Applications now open via:
https://www.livehire.com/careers/tallangattahealthservice/job/P3Q84/FP9LUIQ7O2/handyperson-community?useBrowserBack=tru

07/01/2026

**Update: This warning is no longer current. Stay informed: www.emergency.vic.gov.au **

EMERGENCY WARNING - BUSHFIRE - Leave Immediately
Incident Location: 25Km West Of Walwa
Issue Date: Wednesday 07 January 2026, 01:44 pm
Next Update: Wednesday 07 January 2026, 03:50 pm

This Emergency Warning is being issued for Bungil, Granya, Thologolong.
- There is a bushfire at 25Km West Of Walwa that is not yet under control.
- The bushfire is travelling south from within the Mt Lawson State Park towards Bungil.
- Properties within the warning area could be impacted.

Leaving immediately is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous.

Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.

07/01/2026

**Update: This warning is no longer current. Stay informed: www.emergency.vic.gov.au **

WATCH & ACT - BUSHFIRE - Leave Now
Incident Location: 25Km West Of Walwa
Issue Date: Wednesday 07 January 2026, 01:41 pm
Next Update: Wednesday 07 January 2026, 04:30 pm

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Bungil, Granya.
- There is a bushfire at 25Km West Of Walwa that is not yet under control.
- The bushfire is travelling from within Mt Lawson State Park in a south-westerly direction towards Thologolong and Bungil.
- This Watch and Act replaces the Watch and Act - Monitor Conditions issued at 10.55am.

- Don't wait, leaving now is the safest option - conditions may change and get worse very quickly. If you are not prepared, you should leave now.
- Travel along the Murray River Road towards Wodonga away from the fire.
- Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.

05/01/2026

🌱We are seeking a Handyperson to join our team!
🙋Do you enjoy working outdoors? Have practical experience maintaining gardens and lawns? Are a team player? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
💻Applications now open via:
https://www.livehire.com/careers/tallangattahealthservice/job/P3Q84/FP9LUIQ7O2/handyperson-community?useBrowserBack=tru

05/01/2026

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a heatwave warning for the coming week, which may have health impacts across our community.

Extreme heat can affect anyone. People over 65, babies and young children, pregnant women, those with acute or chronic health conditions, and people who are socially isolated are at higher risk.
☀️ Stay cool
Use air conditioning or a fan where possible. Wear light, loose clothing and keep your skin cool with a spray bottle, damp cloth, or cool showers. If your home is hard to keep cool, consider visiting a public pool or an air-conditioned space.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community center.
☀️ Stay hydrated
Drink plenty of water and keep sipping fluids before you feel thirsty, especially if you’re outdoors or physically active.
☀️ Stay connected
Check in with family, friends and neighbours. Let others know you’re OK and look out for anyone who may need extra support during hot weather.
☀️ Plan ahead
Stay up to date with weather forecasts and schedule activities for the coolest part of the day.
☀️ Hot cars kill
Never leave children, adults or pets in cars. Temperatures inside parked cars can rise dangerously within minutes.

📞 If you feel unwell, call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 606 024 or see your GP.
💻 Access the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department at https://www.vved.org.au/patients/

🚨 In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

For more information:
• Bureau of Meteorology – Heatwave Service
• Victorian Department of Health – Heat Health Warnings
• Better Health Channel – Extreme Heat
• VicEmergency

11/12/2025

🎄CHRISTMAS CLOSURE DATES🎄
With the silly season upon us, we encourage you to plan your medical needs and appointments ahead of time.
Full details of closure dates for the Tallangatta Medical Centre and Dorevitch Pathology are listed below or contact the Medical Centre on 02 6071 5270 for enquiries.