Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

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Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

We provide public health services for the residents of the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. In an emergency, always call Triple Zero (000).

If you need medical attention or advice please contact your doctor or local hospital. Please read our Community Guidelines below and NSW Health Guidelines before posting or commenting: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/social/Pages/community-guidelines.aspx

ISLHD Community Guidelines
The purpose of our page is to:
• Provide accurate and timely community advice on public health matters
• Share information about our services and those of other health providers
• Post health and wellbeing content and feature the staff who deliver health and support services
• Encourage respectful community discussion and feedback. We also have a responsibility to facilitate an online platform that is safe and appropriate for everyone to engage with; this includes comments and shared posts. Please follow our Rules of Engagement to get the most out of our page. We expect and welcome:
• All comments that are courteous and respectful
• Any constructive feedback or criticism.
• Shared content that is relevant, timely and appropriate. Insults, bullying, swearing, verbal attacks, trolling, degrading or untrue statements will NOT be tolerated. We will remove posts and comments that do not follow the Facebook Community Standards or that break our Rules of Engagement, and we may ban the accounts related to those posts or comments. This includes:
• Aggressive, threatening, insulting or degrading comments
• Incorrect, unproven, or misleading information
• Spam or irrelevant content
• Inappropriate advertising or promotions. We may also remove any political statement if it affects the clear understanding of important health messaging. We also ask that you do not post any private or sensitive information as this may breach local and federal laws. We reserve the right to hide or delete any content that violates these Rules of Engagement and to ban any accounts which violate the principles. If you have any questions about Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, please private message, email ISLHD-CEOffice@health.nsw.gov.au, or see a full list of contacts here: islhd.health.nsw.gov.au/about-us/contact. For further information visit islhd.health.nsw.gov.au.

20/03/2026

Interested in upskilling in allied health or pharmacy while working at NSW Health?

You can apply for $3,000 to complete the Rural Allied Health Assistant or Pharmacy Assistant qualification at TAFE NSW.

Funds can be used to help cover course fees, technology, travel accommodation or childcare expenses.

Be supported by Australia’s largest health system. Applications close on 10 April 2026.

Apply now https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/Placements-Scholarships-Grants/scholarships-and-grants/rural-allied-health-assistant-scholarship

Explore more rural scholarships: health.nsw.gov.au/ruralscholarships

20/03/2026

Looking for more than just a job? At ISLHD, you’ll find a rewarding career in Allied Health while enjoying the lifestyle of the beautiful NSW South Coast.

From coastal walks to vibrant communities, the Illawarra and Shoalhaven offer the perfect balance of career and lifestyle. Be part of a team that offers a supportive environment and continuous opportunities for learning and career growth!

✨ Make a difference in people’s lives
✨ Build your career close to home (or make the move!)
✨ Enjoy work–life balance in a stunning coastal region

🔍 Explore all Allied Health opportunities today: https://ow.ly/eFg550YwB6w

• Senior Occupational Therapist - Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital - Incentives Offered!
🔗REQ649289 - https://ow.ly/bwPY50YwB6t

• Clinical Psychologist - Nowra Child & Family Health Service - Incentives Offered!
🔗REQ647950 - https://ow.ly/bo3n50YwB6u

• Allied Health Assistant – Port Kembla Hospital
🔗REQ649259 - https://ow.ly/VGKy50YwB6r

• Exercise Physiologist Level 1/2 - Shoalhaven Community Mental Health Rehabilitation
🔗REQ650139 - https://ow.ly/IPUZ50YwB6q

• Speech Pathologist Level 4 - Paediatric Clinical Leader, Wollongong Hospital
🔗REQ643567 - https://ow.ly/fQue50YwB6s

• Clinical Psychologist Child Adolescent, & Youth Mental Health Service
🔗REQ648001- https://ow.ly/wt1o50YwB6x

19/03/2026

On March 19 this week, we will recognise National Close the Gap Day.

Our service supports better health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Everyone deserves equal access to healthcare, and we are committed to raising awareness and taking action to close the gap in life expectancy, healthcare, and wellbeing.

By recognising the health challenges communities face and working together, we can make a real difference. Let’s support culturally safe healthcare, better resources, and stronger community support to help close the gap.

Stay tuned as we share more information about our Binji & Boori - Aboriginal Maternal Infant Child Health (AMICH) services throughout this week. You can also find out more here 👉👉https://www.islhd.health.nsw.gov.au/services-clinics/binji-boori

Together, we can close the gap.

18/03/2026

Dreaming of starting your career in rural NSW?

Apply for $1,200 to support your UCAT exam costs and assist you with your travel expenses.

Be supported by Australia’s largest health system.

Applications close on 17 April 2026.

Apply now! https://ow.ly/V4yu50XgGw2

Find more rural scholarships: https://ow.ly/OW5G50XgGw3

18/03/2026

Looking for more than just a job? At ISLHD, you’ll find a rewarding career while enjoying the lifestyle of the beautiful NSW South Coast.

From picturesque beaches to welcoming communities, the Illawarra and Shoalhaven offer the perfect balance of career and lifestyle. As part of our team, you’ll work in supportive environments with access to ongoing training, education and career development opportunities!

✨ Be part of a diverse, passionate team
✨ Build your career close to home (or make the move!)
✨ Enjoy work–life balance in a stunning coastal region

🔍 Explore all Nursing and Midwifery opportunities today: https://ow.ly/4L5k50YvCYp

• Registered Nurse - Ward & Emergency Department - Milton Ulladulla Hospital - Incentives Offered
🔗REQ635645 - https://ow.ly/s2Hu50YvCYl

• Registered Nurse - Respiratory Medicine - Wollongong Hospital
🔗REQ644026 - https://ow.ly/Yw7z50YvCYu

• Registered Nurse – General Medicine (Permanent Relief Pool), Wollongong Hospital
🔗REQ616022 - https://ow.ly/khr750YvCYo

• Registered Nurse – Emergency Department, Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital
🔗REQ598353 - https://ow.ly/cMZs50YvCYm

• Enrolled Nurse - Cardiology (C6 West), Wollongong Hospital
🔗REQ646997- https://ow.ly/zeyh50YvCYk

• Registered Midwife - Maternity Antenatal & Postnatal Service (MAPS), Wollongong Hospital
🔗REQ646855 - https://ow.ly/6QGc50YvCYt

17/03/2026

Illness or hospital stays can happen without warning – Advance Care Planning is about thinking ahead, reflecting, talking with loved ones, and communicating what matters most.

Your healthcare should align with your values, culture, and goals – even when you can’t communicate them yourself.

A good place to start:
1️⃣ Think about what matters most to you
2️⃣ Talk with someone you trust
3️⃣ Write it down and keep it somewhere accessible
4️⃣ Share it with your family and healthcare team

This week, challenge you to start the conversation.

Your story, your choice.
🔹 Advance Care Planning Australia advancecareplanning.org.au/
🔹 ISLHD Division of Palliative (Palliative Care, End-of-Life Care, Bereavement and Volunteer Services islhd.health.nsw.gov.au/services-clinics/palliative-care-service

17/03/2026

Are you a first-year medical student at a NSW university medical school with plans to undertake a rural placement?

Apply for $1,500 to help cover relocation and study costs as you prepare to live and learn in a rural or remote community. Be supported by Australia’s largest health care system.

Applications close on 3 April 2026. Apply now https://ow.ly/Eqf550XgGuu

Explore other rural scholarships: https://ow.ly/NW9550XgGuw

16/03/2026

The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a new confirmed case.

The person had recently returned from South Asia where there are ongoing outbreaks of measles in several countries.

The person visited several locations across the Illawarra while unknowingly infectious, including healthcare facilities.

To check the locations and for advice visit the District’s website.
https://www.islhd.health.nsw.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media/news/category/media-releases

15/03/2026

Having an Advance Care Plan can help your healthcare team understand what matters to you – from the start. It can guide care in a way that reflects your:
🔹 values and priorities
🔹 goals for treatment and recovery
🔹 preferences about what you would (and wouldn’t) want

Planning ahead can also support the people close to you, by giving them clarity.

Take a moment to think about the care that fits your story – because it’s your choice.

🔹 Advance Care Planning Australia https://ow.ly/Csgz50YteAp
🔹 ISLHD Division of Palliative (Palliative Care, End-of-Life Care, Bereavement and Volunteer Services https://ow.ly/3oJB50YteAs

14/03/2026

Are you supporting a loved one with chronic illness, disability, mental health concerns, or who is aged/frail? Join the FREE Ulladulla Carer Education Program—an opportunity to learn about services, connect with other carers, and access support.

🗓️ Thursdays: 19th, 26th March & 2nd April
⏰ 9:30am–2:30pm (Morning tea & lunch included)
📍 HealthOne, Ulladulla

Book early as places are limited!
RSVP: ISLHD-CarersProgram@health.nsw.gov.au

12/03/2026

🎨 Final Four Artists Announced for Shoalhaven Hospital Redevelopment

We’re excited to reveal the final artists bringing colour, creativity and connection to the new $440 million Shoalhaven Hospital Redevelopment!

Australian artists Glenn Barkley, Antonia Pesenti, Claire Foxton and Nastia Gladushchenko will create major artworks across the new 7 storey Acute Services Building — joining previously announced artists Kirli Saunders OAM and Lara Merrett.

🌿 What’s coming?
🔹 Skiesful/Treesful – a Shoalhaven sourced sandstone garden sculpture by Glenn Barkley, designed as a peaceful outdoor space for rest and connection.
🔹 Vibrant paediatric artworks by Antonia Pesenti that transform treatment rooms into imaginative, locally inspired spaces.
🔹 A 23 metre mural by Claire Foxton and Nastia Gladushchenko at the Shoalhaven Street entrance, creating a striking welcome for staff, patients and visitors.
🔹 Additional artworks celebrating Country, community and wellbeing across public spaces and the new Mental Health Unit.

This milestone completes the full artist team for the project’s Arts in Health program, recognising the powerful role creativity plays in healing and wellbeing.

Construction of the new Acute Services Building is on track for completion later this year — and we can’t wait to see these works come to life.
🔗 Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/shoalhaven-hospital-redevelopment

12/03/2026

Looking for more than just a job? At ISLHD, you’ll find a rewarding career while enjoying the lifestyle of the beautiful NSW South Coast.

From picturesque beaches to welcoming communities, the Illawarra and Shoalhaven offer the perfect balance of career and lifestyle. As part of our team, you’ll work in supportive environments with access to ongoing training, education and career development opportunities!

✨ Be part of a diverse, passionate team
✨ Build your career close to home (or make the move!)
✨ Enjoy work–life balance in a stunning coastal region

🔍 Explore all job opportunities today: https://ow.ly/2QVP50Ys8qe

• Administration Officer Level 2 - Mental Health Service, Illawarra Shoalhaven Region
🔗REQ645166 - https://ow.ly/9yx850Ys8q9

• Senior Technical Officer - Shoalhaven Hospital Redevelopment Clinical Engineering Service Commissioning Lead
🔗REQ643459 - https://ow.ly/tvky50Ys8qc

• Administration Officer Level 2 - Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital
🔗REQ645748 - https://ow.ly/fS6u50Ys8qb

• Health and Security Assistant - Cleaner, Illawarra Hospital Group
🔗REQ635529 - https://ow.ly/Sj8V50Ys8q8

Address

Suite 2, Level 2, 67-71 King Street
Wollongong, NSW
2502

Telephone

+61242216899

Website

http://www.islhd.health.nsw.gov.au/, https://www.facebook.com/IllaShoalHealth/about_details

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