Wagga Wagga Medical Centre

17/04/2026

Influenza (flu) is serious, but isn’t as scary if you’re vaccinated. A flu vaccine offers you and your child the best protection from serious illness.

The yearly flu vaccine is free for children aged 6 months to under 5 years, Aboriginal children aged 6 months and over, and children with serious health conditions. It is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over.

If your child is 2, 3 or 4 years old, they can get a free nasal spray flu vaccine in NSW. It is gentle, painless, and needle-free.

Book your family’s flu vaccine today: www.healthdirect.gov.au/nswfluvaccine

17/04/2026

Book your flu shot today.
Stay well, stay warm, and stay protected.

23/03/2026

⏰ Sick after hours or woke up feeling worse?
Healthdirect is here to help, 24/7.
Call 1800 022 222 to speak to a nurse who may connect you with a Wagga urgent care doctor if you need it.
Get the care you need, when you need it – no long waits.
📞 Call 1800 022 222

03/03/2026

Join us for a practical and informative evening focused on the diagnosis and investigation of dementia.

Hear from Dr Stephanie Armstrong, Senior Staff Specialist Geriatrician and Head of the Department of Geriatrics at MLHD, and Elizabeth McRae, Community Aged Care Social Worker at MLHD, as they guide you through early recognition, appropriate diagnostic tools, and local referral pathways.

Designed for primary care and aged care professionals, this session will strengthen your confidence in identifying dementia and connecting patients with the right supports.

Learn more and register by 13 April 2026 at https://mphn.org.au/events/the-diagnosis-and-investigation-of-dementia-a-practical-approach-young

03/03/2026

National Advance Care Planning Week is coming up on 16 to 22 March. This week is all about helping people across our region think about, discuss, and document their future health care wishes.

Advance care planning ensures your values and preferences are known if there ever comes a time you cannot speak for yourself. It can reduce stress for families and help health professionals provide care that aligns with what matters most to you.

MLHD is hosting a series of free community workshops and webinars across the Murrumbidgee, along with dedicated sessions for health professionals.

Community workshops
📍 Wagga Wagga, Thursday 19 March, 10am to 12pm, Wagga Wagga City Library
📍 Griffith, Friday 20 March, 10am to 12pm, Griffith City Library
📍 Online webinar, Wednesday 18 March, 6pm to 7pm via Microsoft Teams

Limited places available. Registration is essential (except online session).
RSVP for face to face workshops by Friday 6 March
Email Emma.Murphy8@health.nsw.gov.au

For GPs and health professionals, join the MLHD Advance Care Planning webinar:
📍 Monday 16 March, 6pm to 7pm
📍 Tuesday 17 March, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Via Microsoft Teams. No registration required.

For more information contact Emma Murphy
Email Emma.Murphy8@health.nsw.gov.au
Phone 0439 987 925

Learn more at https://mphn.org.au/blog/national-advance-care-planning-week

06/02/2026

Quality care without the cost.
Bulk billing for all Medicare card holders.
Supported by 4 full-time GPs.

20/01/2026

Confused about My Aged Care or supporting someone to navigate it? This free online information session will step through services, the assessment process, what support is available for older people, and the latest aged care reforms.

Delivered by Carers NSW and brought to you by Mosman Council, Ku-ring-gai Council and Willoughby City Council.

📅 Thursday 19 February 2026
⏰ 1.30–2.30 pm AEDT
📍 Online
💰 Free

Book online: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1521348

13/01/2026

15/12/2025

WWMC has engaged an additional (fourth) full-time General Practitioner who will commence work this Wednesday.
Dr Radin Maheronnaghsh, (Dr Radin) joins our three existing full-time GPs .

He comes to WWMC as a highly experienced practitioner, having worked as both a General Practitioner and Specialist Radiologist overseas for almost ten years.
All doctor bookings can be made online.
www.waggamedicalcentre.com.au

14/12/2025

Events like this can leave people feeling shaken, unsettled, or vulnerable, even if they are not personally involved. These reactions are understandable.

If you notice increased anxiety, distress, or changes in how you are coping, reach out for support.

• Murrumbidgee Accessline: 1800 800 944
• NSW Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511
• Lifeline: 13 11 14
• Call 000 in an emergency

Taking care of yourself may involve slowing things down, staying connected with people you trust, and reaching out for support if things feel too heavy to manage alone.

13/12/2025

💙 Need care but not sure where to start? In Wagga, we now have the Urgent Care Service, offering around 100 bulk-billed GP appointments each week across seven local practices.
To access, call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 (free, 24/7). A registered nurse will assess your needs and guide you to the right care, which may include:
👉 Booking you into an Urgent Care GP appointment
👉 Connecting you to VirtualADULTS or VirtualKIDS via video link with an ED physician
👉 Directing you to ED, a pharmacy, or other supports
Healthdirect is there for you anytime, day or night, helping you get the care you need when you need it.
📞 1800 022 222 — save it in your phone today.