Wagga Wagga LHAC

11/01/2026

Watch and Act – Extreme heatwave: NSW Ambulance has issued a Watch and Act warning for an extreme heatwave from Thursday 8 January affecting:
• Metropolitan Sydney
• Illawarra
• South Coast
• Southern Tablelands
• Snowy Mountains
• South West Slopes
• Riverina

The real danger isn’t just one hot day, during a heatwave it’s the relentless heat over consecutive days, which means your body needs time to recover. Make cooling down and hydration a priority.

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if someone shows signs of heatstroke, including:
• Seizures or muscle twitching
• Confusion or unconsciousness
• Lack of sweating
• High body temperatures (above 40°C)

For the latest heatwave warnings and advice visit the NSW Ambulance website.

Stay updated with official weather warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).

22/12/2025

Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for free instant health advice.

A registered nurse is available 24/7 to help you get the care you need.

They can find you a nearby GP, pharmacist or urgent care service, connect you to a doctor online or call you an ambulance if it is life-threatening.

To find out more, visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/callhealthdirect

19/12/2025

Congratulations to Wagga LHAC’s very own Lucy Russell on achieving an outstanding ATAR of 96.8 in her Year 12. This is an exceptional accomplishment, and we are incredibly proud of you, Lucy.

We would also like to acknowledge and congratulate all 2025 Year 12 achievers. Finishing Year 12 is a significant milestone, and each of you should be proud of the work you have put in across a range of pathways.

10/12/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas and all the best for 2026!

26/11/2025

💙 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.

18/11/2025

The Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) is designed to support patients from rural and regional NSW when they need it most.

Watch this video to find out more about IPTAAS.

To find out if you are eligible, ask your social worker or healthcare team, call 1800 478 227 or visit:

IPTAAS provides financial assistance from the NSW Government towards your travel and accommodation costs when you need to travel long distances for specialised health treatment that is not available locally.

24/10/2025

'Welcome Baby to Country' ceremony held recently at Narrandera.

23/10/2025

EOIs: Consumer involvement in rural health research workshop - NSW Murrumbidgee region

Free research workshop: Tuesday, 25 November 2025 - 9.30am registrations, 10am workshop start to 2.30pm finish

Who: Charles Sturt University Three Rivers Department of Rural Health (TRDRH), in partnership with HCNSW

Deadline: Please lodge your Expression of Interest (EOI) by 6pm, Friday, 31 October 2025

Payment: FREE

Apply: Complete this online form Free research workshop: Tuesday, 25 November 2025 - 9.30am registrations, 10am workshop start to 2.30pm finish

Who: Charles Sturt University Three Rivers Department of Rural Health (TRDRH), in partnership with HCNSW

Deadline: Please lodge your Expression of Interest (EOI) by 6pm, Friday, 31 October 2025

Payment: FREE

Apply: Complete this online form

Consumer Involvement in Rural Health Research: Free workshop

10/10/2025

29/09/2025

The Palliative Care Enhancement Council is pleased to invite you to attend the 2025 Palliative Care Community Awareness Forum on Tuesday the 28th October at 6:30pm, held at the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
This forum is open to everyone to attend with no registration required

15/09/2025

A big thank you to MPHN and LHAC for inviting us to the Community Centric Care Forum last week. 🌿

We truly valued the opportunity to take part in such engaging conversations and to share information about our service. Events like these are a great way to strengthen connections and work together to support our community. 💬🤝

14/09/2025

Congratulations to our very own LHAC Chair 👏👏👏

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is pleased to announce George John as a new Board Director.

George is a pharmacy professional, academic leader, and is currently Head of Discipline at Charles Sturt University (CSU).

George is currently serving on several boards and committees locally and nationally, including Diabetes Australia, the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) Community Advisory Committee and Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga.

He is also Chair of the Wagga Wagga Local Health Advisory Committee (LHAC).
Congratulations, George! We are very happy to have you on board.

Read more here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/mlhd/news/latest-news/new-mlhd-board-appointment-announced