Riverina Family Medicine

19/02/2026

We're excited to welcome our new Registrar, Dr Grant Billingham, to the practice.

Grant grew up in Wagga & we are thrilled to have him join the RFM team & care for our local community.

He will be consulting 4 days a week - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, with appointments now available.

Please join us in giving Grant a warm welcome.

06/02/2026

Join the Wagga Women’s Wellness Forum for inclusive workshops, education & networking to support holistic health, resilience & wellbeing.

30/01/2026

Come & join us for a fun night of trivia. Open to everyone — bring friends, family, workmates, partners, or make up a team on the night.
Trivia Night details:
📍 Wagga Wagga RSL Club
📅 Saturday 14 February 2026 (yes, Valentine’s Day 💘)
🕕 6pm arrival | 7pm start
💲 $20pp or $150 for a table of 10

👉 Tickets here: http://bit.ly/4jpjfQQ

In May, Dr Jodi Culbert & Sheridan Evans (Radiation Therapist at Wagga Cancer Care Centre) will be driving a 20-year-old Nissan Pulsar from Port Douglas to Melbourne via the back roads — around 4,000 km — as part of the Sh*tbox Rally, raising money for cancer research.
Before hitting the road & attempting to keep a very old car alive for 7 days, they're hosting a Trivia Night in Wagga to help fundraise & support the Cancer Council.
Cancer is something we both see the impact of every day, and this cause is very close to our hearts — professionally and personally.

If you can’t come, sharing this post or following along still helps us spread the word and support cancer research.
Thank you ❤️
Community The Odd Couple - Sh*tbox Rally Autumn 2026

27/01/2026

As this extreme heatwave continues in our region it's important to stay safe, check on family and friends, neighbours, vulnerable people in our community, and our pets and local wildlife.

We offer a range of alternative telehealth appointments which may be particularly appropriate for our most vulnerable patients both young and old rather than coming in to the surgery, or perhaps even reschedule appointments to a cooler time of the day. If you have an appointment coming up and are concerned about going out in the heat, give our friendly reception staff a call to see if they can help on 02 6936 2088.

There is some sensible information on this government webpage to manage your health in the heat, and also signs to look our for for heatstroke.
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/beattheheat/Pages/health-in-hot-weather.aspx

👉 To view Cool Spaces near you, select your LGA here: https://mphn.org.au/cool-spaces

27/01/2026

SCAM ALERT!!!

A patient called today to tell us that she had received a text message, which appeared to have come from HotDoc and looked genuine, requesting credit card details for the purpose of a refund. It also included a link to follow in order to enter credit card details. Instead she very thoughtfully informed us of the scam so that we could warn others.

If you receive a message like this, do not click links claiming you are owed a refund, or that ask for credit card or banking details for payments, as HotDoc will not request these via SMS/email.

Plus, we don’t use HotDoc. We use Automed and they will also never send you a link like this.

07/01/2026

There is some excellent advice in here on how to stay cool during this massive heatwave. Please check on family, friends and neighbours, and don't forget to bring your pets inside. 🐕‍🦺🐈

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT
HEATWAVE CONDITIONS

Monday 5 January – Friday 9 January 2026

Director Public Health Unit, Alison Nikitas has issued a heatwave alert for the Murrumbidgee Local Health District.

Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.

🏫 Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.

🪟 Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.

🚿 If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool, or have cool showers.

A prolonged period of heat is forecast to build over southern, central and western NSW this week

Maximum forecast temperatures in high thirties to low forties across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District, peaking later in the week.

Overnight forecast minimum temperatures reaching low to mid twenties.

For information on staying safe during a heatwave go to the NSW Health web page: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/beattheheat/Pages/default.aspx

You can monitor weather in your region via the Bureau of Meteorology website www.bom.gov.au.

07/01/2026

It's way too hot out there! Here is some good information about where you can go to, to keep cool. Stay safe everyone!

🌡️ Too hot at home? You’re not alone. MPHN is here to help you stay cool and safe during this week's heatwave.

We’ve partnered with local councils across the Murrumbidgee to bring you a comprehensive list of Cool Spaces. These are air-conditioned public venues and shaded outdoor areas where you can escape the heat.

Whether you need a break from the sun or a safe place to spend time with family and friends, our Cool Spaces Directory makes it easy to find a location near you. From libraries and community centres to shaded parks and swimming pools, there are options right across the region.

👉 To view Cool Spaces near you, select your LGA here: https://mphn.org.au/cool-spaces

If you can, check in on neighbours, friends or family who might be doing it tough in the heat. A quick call or visit can make a big difference. 💛

23/12/2025

Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas and a safe and happy New Year from all of us here at RFM. It's been another big year and we are all a little bit stunned by just how quickly 2025 is disappearing! We appreciate all of you and hope that your Christmas season is a gentle one.

We will be taking some time off to recharge across Christmas and New Year, however we will have a few staff working between Christmas and New Year should you need our help. Then we will be closed across New Year and the weekend, re-opening as normal on Monday 5 January 2026.

The Christmas period can often be an emotional and challenging time, so please reach out if you need help. If we are closed, there are still options available to you such as Lifeline 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

Always remember that 000 is available for any emergencies.

For all other urgent medical care when we are closed, can call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for advice 24 hours per day, or attend WWBH Emergency Department.

16/12/2025

A shout out to our Christmas faerie who makes the most delicious biscuits and shares them with us. We feel very spoilt. Thank you! A number of our patients have brought in very thoughtful gifts for the doctors and staff. It is absolutely not necessary, but thank you for being so generous.

We are on the downhill run now to Christmas, so please take a moment to check that you have all of the prescriptions etc that you need to get you through the festivities. Please give us a call if you need something so that we can get it organised in the next few business days.

26/11/2025

Tonight’s the night. It’s not too late…get your tickets online with the link below. A great midweek movie 🎥 🍿 and support cancer research at the same time! Win win… see you there.

Purchase tickets for movie premiere Zootopia 2 raising funds to support cancer research.

24/11/2025

Come alone or bring the family. Grab your tickets online & we will see you at the Forum 6 on Thursday night to celebrate a wonderful cause.

Only 4 more sleeps - but you need to buy a ticket so we know you're coming.
No more excuses - head to http://bit.ly/46K2wDk and get yours now.

23/11/2025

Wagga is currently experiencing major traffic disruptions with the closure of the Edmondson Bridge and the ongoing Marshall Creek Bridge work (Sturt Highway). Please allow additional travel time to arrive for your appointment.