Tag: health

Awards for region’s health services

Dr Vienna Tran from the Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) and the Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service Emergency Department have been recognised...

Health leader served community right to the end

The Millicent Health Advisory Council is mourning the passing of its most senior member Ben Aardenburg on the cusp of his 89th birthday in...

Charity fashion parade takes off

Generous community support was obvious at the annual Millicent Royal Flying Doctor Support Group Second Chance Fashion Parade at the Millicent Gallery last week.
Admission...

City blood service in spotlight

Mount Gambier City Council’s advocacy for a permanent blood donation clinic continues following an urgent call from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood for more donors.
Australian...

Skills shortage delays treatment

Issues affecting local healthcare have not gone unheard following a recent visit to the South East by Australian Medical Association (AMA) South Australia president...

SA Whooping cough case numbers climb

Health experts are reminding pregnant women and infants to get vaccinated against whooping cough, as a wave of the infectious disease sees case numbers...

Year-round conversations encouraged

Visit ruok.org.au for free tips and tools to build the Ask R U OK? Any Day message across your year.
Lifeline provides free and confidential...

Garden grows social connection

Acommunity garden and outdoor space has been created at the ac.care Millicent Community Centre to support social connection and new opportunities in the heart...

Professional support available

Encouraging a person to take action, such as seeking support from mental health professionals is one of the steps being promoted through R U...

Students take dedicated approach to wellbeing

The students at Penola Primary School take a dedicated approach to wellbeing. In week 6 of every term, Penola Primary holds a wellbeing week...

Skylight inspires human resilience

At Skylight, we are inspired by the resilience of the human spirit and the potential in all of us to live well.
We create environments...

Women’s health in spotlight

Women of the Limestone Coast were recently treated a myriad of health resources as part of National Women’s Health Week.
Women’s Health @ Hawkins and...

Ask R U OK? Any Day

RU OK? is calling on everyone to ask R U OK? Any Day because life happens every day.
The reminder comes as 72% of Australians...

Dedication to well-being helps workers thrive

In the heart of our community stands Merrett Logging, a company that embodies the essence of family values and unwavering commitment.
Founded by Snow and...

Power of asking someone R U OK?

Qualified counsellor and life coach Brooke Wilson offers wise advice not only on R U OK? Day, but any day of the year.
When people...