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👋 Meet Murray and Luke – a father and son duo who don't just share a last name, but a workplace too. Luke is a Register...
06/09/2026

👋 Meet Murray and Luke – a father and son duo who don't just share a last name, but a workplace too.

Luke is a Registered Nurse (RN) and has been working alongside his dad at Waikerie Health Service for the past four years.

“It’s certainly different having your dad as your boss!” Luke says.

“I’ve grown up around the hospital, with dad being the Director of Nursing (DON) for more than 25 years, so it’s cool to be working alongside him now.”

“Over the past four years working here I’ve learnt a lot professionally from him, but we also have a laugh; and he’s lucky to have me around.”

Murray says working alongside Luke has been very rewarding.

“It’s been great to watch him grow and develop in his nursing role, not only in his skills and confidence, but also as a leader,” Murray says.

“Seeing him take on greater responsibility and become someone others look up to has made me incredibly proud. It’s a privilege to see the person he’s become, both professionally and personally.”

The family affair doesn’t stop there – Murray and Luke also work alongside Wendy (Murray’s wife and Luke’s mum) who is the Advanced Nurse Midwife Education Manager for the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN).

We're wishing Murray, and all the dads across South Australia, a wonderful Father's Day.

📸 Pictured: Luke (left) with his Dad Murray (right).

The Northern Adelaide Medicare Mental Health Centre has expanded to operate across two locations in Elizabeth. Whether y...
06/09/2026

The Northern Adelaide Medicare Mental Health Centre has expanded to operate across two locations in Elizabeth.

Whether you need immediate support or ongoing mental health care, the Northern Adelaide Medicare Mental Health Centre is here to help.

📍7 Oldham Rd, Elizabeth South is open for walk-in immediate mental health support. No appointment or referral required.

📍21 Gillingham Rd, Elizabeth is available for booked appointments for short to longer-term mental health support, including counselling, psychological therapy, peer support, group-based therapy, and care coordination.

Support remains free, confidential and available for people aged 16 years and over.

Learn more: sonder.net.au/medicare-mental-health

Is your child unwell but you’re not sure if they need to go to an emergency department? The Child and Adolescent Virtu...
05/09/2026

Is your child unwell but you’re not sure if they need to go to an emergency department?

The Child and Adolescent Virtual Urgent Care Service (CAVUCS) connects you with emergency doctors and nurses who can assess your child and give medical advice from the comfort of home.

Any child or young person aged 6 months to 18 years can access the service.

🕗Open 7 days a week, 9am to 9pm.

To learn more, visit brnw.ch/21x5kXv

04/09/2026

Food Recall Alert - Bottega 1995 - Brie Mon Sire

Bottega 1995 are conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale at Foodland Brighton in SA.

Date Marking: Best Before 13/10/2026

The recall is due to potential microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination.

For more information see: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/.../Pages/default.aspx

South Australians dreaming of starting or growing their family now have extra support. The state government’s Fertilit...
03/09/2026

South Australians dreaming of starting or growing their family now have extra support.

The state government’s Fertility Treatment Rebate Scheme helps to ease the financial pressure of fertility testing and treatment and gives more people the chance to access the care they need.

Eligible patients can claim a rebate for out-of-pocket fertility testing as well as treatment costs, making the path to parenthood more achievable.

Every family’s journey matters.

To learn more and apply: brnw.ch/21x5gxQ

03/09/2026

📍 There’s a new interactive mural at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. 
 
Created by South Australian artist Laura Wills, the artwork welcomes children and families at the Kermode Street hospital entrance into a vibrant world inspired by Karrawirra Pari (River Torrens) and the natural environment surrounding the hospital.
 
The mural was shaped by patients and Hospital School SA students through artist-led workshops, weaving their drawings and paintings into the final design. 
 
An accompanying interactive animation brings the artwork to life, inviting children and families to explore while they wait.

For some people, booking the appointment and walking through the door can be the most difficult part of a s*xual health ...
01/09/2026

For some people, booking the appointment and walking through the door can be the most difficult part of a s*xual health check.

Here’s a short overview of what a routine STI check usually involves.

First, your health care provider will ask some questions about your relationships and s*xual history. It might feel a bit awkward, but it helps them to tailor your tests to your s*xual history.

They’ll then collect a few samples to test for common STIs, and you should always get a blood test for syphilis and HIV.

You’ll usually have to wait a few days for results. Your health worker will tell you if you need to make another appointment or if your results will be given over the phone.

If your test result is positive for an STI, you will need to return to your doctor to discuss treatment. In most cases treatment is as simple as using antibiotics and you’ll need to avoid having s*x until you’ve finished treatment. Your s*xual partners will also need to be tested and treated.

Have more questions? You can call the Sexual Healthline for free on 1300 883 793. This is a confidential service, supported by SHINE SA s*xual health nurses, and is open Monday to Friday, 9am - 2pm.

A hospital stay doesn’t have to mean missing out on Book Week magic. 📖🪄 That was certainly the case for patients at the...
01/09/2026

A hospital stay doesn’t have to mean missing out on Book Week magic. 📖🪄

That was certainly the case for patients at the Women's and Children's Health Network last week, as they dressed up for a parade around the hospital to celebrate.

Patients were joined by some very special guests, including the Very Hungry Caterpillar, Hansel and Gretel, and Super Woman.

Thank you to WCH Foundation, Starlight Children's Foundation Australia, Clown Doctors Australia, Cosplay for a Cause Adelaide, Hospital School SA and the incredible hospital staff for bringing the fun.

Adelaide’s north now has a new mental health crisis centre.The Crisis Stabilisation Centre (Nakurrinthi) is a 16-bed fac...
30/08/2026

Adelaide’s north now has a new mental health crisis centre.

The Crisis Stabilisation Centre (Nakurrinthi) is a 16-bed facility providing round the clock specialist support for adults experiencing a mental health crisis.

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the centre offers a calm, home-like environment where guests can stay for up to 72 hours to get the support they need.

People can currently access the service through a referral from participating Northern Adelaide Local Health Network services or the co-located Northern Adelaide Medicare Mental Health Centre.

To learn more, visit: sonder.net.au/crisis-stabilisation-centre

Sunday stress creeping in? It’s actually a really common experience and there are ways to support yourself through it. ...
30/08/2026

Sunday stress creeping in? It’s actually a really common experience and there are ways to support yourself through it.

Tap for 3 ways to ground yourself at the end of the weekend.

If those feelings are sticking around or getting overwhelming, reaching out to someone you trust or a mental health professional can help.

Source: headspace

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