Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network This is the official page for Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN).

For some people, booking the appointment and walking through the door can be the most difficult part of a s*xual health ...
08/09/2026

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.

It's never too late to celebrate World Physiotherapy Day! 💙Check out our AMAZING physiotherapy teams in the Riverland an...
08/09/2026

It's never too late to celebrate World Physiotherapy Day! 💙

Check out our AMAZING physiotherapy teams in the Riverland and Murray Bridge who got together to celebrate today.

🌟 It’s World Physiotherapy Day! Local Health Network (RMCLHN) physiotherapists support people of all ages to impro...
08/09/2026

🌟 It’s World Physiotherapy Day!

Local Health Network (RMCLHN) physiotherapists support people of all ages to improve movement, function and quality-of-life through evidence-based physical rehabilitation and education.

They also:
🔹 assist consumers with musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiorespiratory, orthopaedic, paediatric and geriatric conditions as well as injury prevention and post-surgical recovery
🔹provide services across a range of settings including hospitals, residential aged care sites, inpatient rehabilitation centres, homes and Country Health Connect sites
🔹 use a combination of manual therapy, exercise prescription, education and assistive technologies to support recovery and independence
🔹 work alongside other allied health professionals to provide coordinated, person-centred care and connect consumers with relevant services.

📞 For more information about access to RMCLHN physiotherapy services, please contact one of our larger Country Health Connect sites during office hours (08) 8535 6800 (Murray Bridge) or (08) 8580 2500 (Berri).

ℹ️ For more information about , visit www.world.physio/wptday

🥳 CONGRATULATIONS to Rebecca (Bec) Semmens - WINNER of the RMCLHN 2026 Everyday Heroes Award!Bec Semmens is a dedicated ...
07/09/2026

🥳 CONGRATULATIONS to Rebecca (Bec) Semmens - WINNER of the RMCLHN 2026 Everyday Heroes Award!

Bec Semmens is a dedicated and deeply respected Breast Care Nurse and Women’s Health Nurse working within the Community Nursing Team.

Bec has worked with RMCLHN for more than 30 years and has spent 18 of those years within the Community Nursing Team where her clinical expertise and compassionate approach have made a profound and lasting impact on consumers, families, carers and colleagues.

In her role as Breast Care Nurse, Bec supports people from the moment they receive a breast cancer diagnosis, through every stage of treatment, recovery, and survivorship. Her calm, kind, and reassuring presence provide immediate comfort during an incredibly vulnerable time. She expertly guides consumers through complex treatment pathways and offers ongoing emotional support to help them navigate fear, uncertainty, and change.

Bec’s work includes supporting consumers experiencing treatment-related hair loss by facilitating access to the Caroline Bristow Wig Library. Bec also works as a forensic nurse when required.

Through her care, leadership, and compassion, Bec has significantly contributed to RMCLHN’s values and mission.

📸 Pictured: Bec Semmens with RMCLHN Governing Board member Robyn Lavrencic and RMCLHN CEO Wayne Champion.

It’s Women’s Health Week!The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network ( ) encourages women to take care of their he...
07/09/2026

It’s Women’s Health Week!

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network ( ) encourages women to take care of their health by having regular health checks …

🩷 Cervical screening: If you’re 25 or older and have had any type of s*xual contact with someone, you should have a regular cervical screening test every five years through a healthcare provider (like your GP). You may even be eligible to do your cervical screening test in private (called self-collection).

🩷 Breast screening: If you’re over 40, book your FREE breast screen with BreastScreen SA at www.breastscreen.sa.gov.au or call 13 20 50. The mobile clinics make it easy to book in for your screening locally.

🩷 STI screening: All s*xually active people should get checked at least once a year for Sexually Transmitted Infections – book a s*xual health test with your GP.

🩷 Heart health: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women globally. Visit www.heartfoundation.org.au for more information about heart heath.

🩷 Bone density scan: Visit the Mobile Bone Density Service next time they’re in your area.

For more information about women’s health checks, visit bit.ly/SAHealthWomensHealth

Goodbye winter, hellooooo hay fever season. Hay fever can be triggered by seasonal allergens like pollens and grass, or ...
05/09/2026

Goodbye winter, hellooooo hay fever season.

Hay fever can be triggered by seasonal allergens like pollens and grass, or year-round triggers like dust mites and animal fur.

It can cause a runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing.

Most people manage hay fever by avoiding allergens in their daily life, and with medicines such as antihistamines and nasal sprays.

If your hay fever symptoms are ongoing and affect your day-to-day life, speak to your GP.

To learn more, visit brnw.ch/21wV4Tg

✨ CONGRATULATIONS to the RACE Rural Health International Place-based Education and Research (RHIPER) Conference which wa...
04/09/2026

✨ CONGRATULATIONS to the RACE Rural Health International Place-based Education and Research (RHIPER) Conference which was a finalist for the RMCLHN 2026 Excellence in Non-Clinical Services Award!

The inaugural RHIPER Conference was held in Murray Bridge in October 2025, bringing together more than 130 delegates and 55 presenters from Australia and overseas including clinicians, academics, policy makers and educators.

The theme for the conference was Place Matters: Transforming education and research to strengthen rural and remote healthcare with a policy workshop co-hosted by National Rural Health Commissioner Professor Jenny May AM and Regional Education Commissioner the Hon. Fiona Nash.

The organising committee managed all logistics in-house, and the program was further strengthened through collaboration with Flinders University and partnership with the Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner.

They achieved an outstanding attendee satisfaction rating of 4.8 out of 5.

The conference has generated international university partnerships, which will expand research opportunities and training pathways for rural clinicians, has set a new benchmark for rural health education and research, and elevated RMCLHN’s profile nationally and internationally.

📸 Pictured: Executive Director Medical Services A/Prof Caroline Phegan, Research Governance Officer Carolyn Martin, Senior Scientist Dr Amy Mendham, Flinders University Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy Dr Ali Dymmott, Executive Director Clinical Innovation Prof Paul Worley, Advanced Education and Research Lead (Allied Health) Thoshen Kandasamy, Project Officer - Medical Service Unit Naomi Mitchell, Research Officer Asini Siriwardene and Nurse/Clinical Research Coordinator Julie Souness.

🧸 The Riverland Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) team held a Teddy Bears’ Picnic in Loxton last week to raise funds and aw...
03/09/2026

🧸 The Riverland Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) team held a Teddy Bears’ Picnic in Loxton last week to raise funds and awareness for Red Nose Day.

Red Nose Day holds a special significance for midwives and families. It is a time to remember and honour the precious little lives lost, while supporting the important work Red Nose does for families affected by the loss of a baby or child ❤

👶 It was a beautiful morning of connection, with families, little ones (and teddy bears), coming together. There were also some very special reunions with women reconnecting with the midwives who had shared in their pregnancy, birth and early parenting journeys.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to the Loxton Club for hosting.

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to Dr Alwash, former Rural Generalist Registrar at Riverland General Hospital, who was a finalist for ...
02/09/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to Dr Alwash, former Rural Generalist Registrar at Riverland General Hospital, who was a finalist for the RMCLHN 2026 Excellence in Non-Clinical Services Award!

Dr Alwash made a significant and lasting impact well beyond his clinical role in medical education, clinical trials and workforce development across RMCLHN during his time at Riverland General Hospital.

He played an important role in strengthening training pathways, supporting learners, and enhancing the quality of the rural medical education environment through his Academic Advanced Skills Training.

Dr Alwash worked as a casual academic with Flinders University to provide education to the South Australian Rural Medical cohort, which actively helps to bridge the gap between health service delivery, university education and rural training, and supports the development of future rural clinicians across multiple stages of their training.

He also supported clinical trials at RMCLHN, contributing to a culture of research, innovation, and evidence-informed practice in a rural setting. His work has helped to develop a stronger pipeline of future rural clinicians by supporting learners across multiple stages of their training journey.

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network’s (RMCLHN) Tuberculosis (TB) Team is hosting a Yarning Circle in Murra...
02/09/2026

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network’s (RMCLHN) Tuberculosis (TB) Team is hosting a Yarning Circle in Murray Bridge.

The Yarning Circle will be a valuable opportunity to get together and talk about TB, and how we can improve our systems and services to better meet the health needs of Aboriginal peoples.

It will also provide an opportunity for members of the Aboriginal community to meet and talk with staff from RMCLHN.

All members of the Aboriginal community are invited to come along. Hot lunch will be provided and everyone who attends will be given a TB t-shirt.

📅 Friday 4 September 2026
⌚12:00pm to 1:30pm
📍 The Square Murray Bridge Community Centre, 2 South Terrace Murray Bridge

RSVP: Please contact Aboriginal Liaison Officer, Cheeky Love, by phone on 0481 455 263.

Address

Regional Executive Office/Riverland General Hospital, 10 Maddern Street
Berri, SA
5343

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category