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Balranald MPS

Locality: Balranald, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 3 5071 9800

Address: 41-43 Court Street 2715 Balranald, NSW, Australia

Website: http://fwlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/index.php

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25.01.2022 Enjoy this long weekend with laughter, sunshine and #breastfriends! If you're 50 - 74, book your free breast screen by calling 13 20 50 or visit https://book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au/.

25.01.2022 Out and about? Don’t forget to pack hand sanitiser and some masks in a ziplock bag. Stay COVID safe. Remember, the best protection against COVID-19 is to do all of the following:... > Keep 1.5m apart. > Wash your hands regularly. > Stay home and get tested immediately if unwell. > Wear a mask if unable to physically distance. Even if you’re wearing a face mask, it’s really important to keep your distance from others, unless you live together.

25.01.2022 Ngayi nhangunya (Barkandji hey hello there!) Wishing everyone a great NAIDOC Week 2020. There may not be opportunity to attend many community events this year; though as with a lot of things this year you can use this week to reflect how you understand our Aboriginal cultures and communities across the far west or use the virtual to tap into a number of online programs. Here are a few suggestions you might want to do this week to celebrate NAIDOC:... - Watch a movie by an Aboriginal director - Read a book by an Aboriginal author - Ask an Aboriginal Health Practitioner what their role entails and how they can assist in working with Aboriginal patients and clients - Check out ABC and SBS online they have a number of great programs for NAIDOC Week - Look at a map with the traditional countries of Australia and see the boundaries of the countries in the far west For additional information see the link to the National NAIDOC page: https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/2020-theme

25.01.2022 Meningococcal disease can kill in hours if left untreated. If you're 15-24 years you have a higher risk. Know the symptoms & see a doctor urgently. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2XY7Izv

25.01.2022 Any visitor to the Far West LHD who has been in the Northern Beaches area of Sydney on or after 11 December 2020 are recommended they do not visit a Far West LHD health facility until further notice. You are advised to stay home in Sydney. If you are unwell please stay home and if you have COVID-19 symptoms, get tested. Thank you for helping keep out patients and residents safe.

24.01.2022 Balranald MPS farewelled Nurse Manager Thomas Cashion with a lovely morning tea on Thursday 20th August. After almost 2 years here, Tom is not lost to NSW Health, we wish him luck with his new Nurse Unit Manager role in Tumbarumba.

23.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE Visitors must wear a mask All visitors and patients/clients coming to any Far West LHD health service facility MUST wear a mask or face covering to enter. This measure is in place as of today and will remain until further notice.

22.01.2022 Healthy and Active for Life Online is a FREE 10 week healthy lifestyle program for adults aged 60 years* and over. *Aboriginal people aged 45+ years can register. For more information and how to register visit www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au

21.01.2022 These school holidays, don’t take COVID-19 with you to the family catch-up or on holiday. Stay in and get tested immediately. Find a COVID-19 clinic near you. https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/symptoms-and-testing

20.01.2022 Amazing support from the Balranald Hospital Auxiliary The Balranald MPS has had over $11,000 worth of new equipment donated to it in the last 12 months thanks to the hard working volunteers of the Balranald Hospital Auxiliary. Items purchased for the Balranald MPS include a new emergency cart, blanket warmer, several wheelchairs, a Palliative Care mattress and other items for the residents to use in the aged care area.... The equipment has made many of the nursing staff tasks easier and the residents have especially enjoyed the speakers to listen to music, etc, in the lounge area. The blanket warmer has been very welcomed in the Emergency Department by the staff and patients alike. Auxiliary President, Mrs Heather Mitchell, said the Auxiliary and its members were very pleased to support the staff and patients at Balranald MPS. The community support we receive for our fundraising activities is fantastic, with donations to our raffles and buying tickets, she said. The Auxiliary has had to curtail most of its fundraising events this year due to COVID-19 restrictions but hopes to still run its biggest fundraiser, the Christmas Stall and Raffle. That’s our biggest for the year, said Mrs Mitchell. A major item the Auxiliary is aiming to acquire for the Balranald MPS is a double gopher. That’s a long time plan to get one for the residents to use for their outings. Someone else has got one and said it’s great and we’d love to be able to do that. Mrs Mitchell said the Auxiliary’s success was due to its dedicated members. They do a lot and I’d personally like to acknowledge them along with all those who support our fundraising. The Balranald MPS would like to thank the Hospital Auxiliary for the purchases and the ongoing support they provide to the MPS. The support of the Balranald Hospital Auxiliary has been invaluable to the day to day running of the MPS and we look forward to the continued support, said Mr Craig Oxford, Acting Health Services Manager. Pictured is Heather Mitchell, President of the Balranald Hospital Auxiliary, with some of the items purchased for the Balranald MPS.

20.01.2022 Conspiracy theories on COVID-19 can be dangerous to the health of individuals and communities in NSW. When using social media, ensure the information you’re reading is trustworthy and from a reliable public health source. Please access COVID-19 health advice and information on the latest restrictions from official channels including NSW Health and the NSW Government.... Visit nsw.gov.au/COVID-19 and continue to follow @FWLHD and @NSWHEALTH on Facebook.

19.01.2022 Balranald COVID-19 Testing Clinic Tomorrow (Thursday, 6 August 2020 ) from 10am to 2pm at the Information Bay, Corner of Yanga Way and Sturt Highway (Swan Hill turn off). This is a drive through or walk up clinic - held in partnership between RFDSSE and Far West LHD.... See flyer for details.

19.01.2022 Tune In to your artistic talents and take part in our Mental Health Month online Art Exhibition! October is Mental Health Month with the theme 'Tune In' and the Far West LHD is inviting everyone to help raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing by submitting artwork or photographs to our MHM Tune In Exhibition! Submit your entry to [email protected] up until 23 October and winners for prizes will be announced on 1 November 2020.... For more information go to https://bit.ly/35WFRV8 Go to the Tune In Exhibition facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FWLHD-Mental-Health-Month-Tune-In-Art-Exhibition-101296788391799

19.01.2022 Don’t forget your Face mask

18.01.2022 Far West In Focus - July 2020 The July 2020 edition of Far West In Focus - the monthly newsletter for the Far West LHD - is now available! You can view our newsletter at https://bit.ly/3gxSbNX

17.01.2022 Hello Come down to the Senior Citz building forefront between 10 - 12.30pm today for Intereach & RU OK Day..would love to see you & have a cake or bikkie.

17.01.2022 Planning a family or friend catch up at your home? Be COVID safe and entertain outside where possible. From 1 December, up to 50 people may visit another household, although NSW Health strongly recommends having no more than 30 visitors at a time if the residence has no outdoor space.... Limiting the numbers of visitors helps everyone maintain physical distancing. Your best protection against COVID-19 is to do all of the following: Keep 1.5 metres apart. Wash hands regularly. Wear a mask if unable to physically distance. Even if you’re wearing a face mask, it’s really important to keep your distance from others. If you develop any symptoms of COVID-19, however mild, get tested immediately. Don’t host or attend any family, or social gathering. For more information: https://www.nsw.gov.au//what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rul

16.01.2022 A COVID-19 testing clinic will be held in Balranald tomorrow (Friday, 18 August 2020) from 10.30am to 2pm. This is a drive through or walk in clinic and will be situated in the information bay, corner of Yanga Way and Sturt Highway (Swan Hill turn off). See flyer for details:

15.01.2022 Stepping On Virtual Watch this space! Stepping On is a community based falls prevention program for older people who have had a fall or fear falling. The program until recently has been delivered face to face. A NEW virtual delivery mode has now been developed with a small number of Stepping On Facilitators to be trained to trial the virtual program across Western NSW and Far West LHD’s. This will form part of the larger state wide trial and see community members using a variety of technology including laptops and tablet devices. For more information contact Philipa Wrench at [email protected] or phone 02 6809 8975.

15.01.2022 Do you want support to create new healthy habits for your family? Go4Fun Online is a FREE 10-week program that supports children and their families become healthier, happier and fitter - all while having FUN! To check eligibility criteria and find out more visit https://go4funonline.com.au/ or call 1800 780 900

15.01.2022 Balranald COVID-19 Testing Clinic TODAY from 10am to 2pm at the Information Bay, corner of Yanga Way and Sturt Highway (Swan Hill turn off). This is a drive through or walk up clinic - held in partnership between RFDSSE and Far West LHD.... See flyer for details.

14.01.2022 Are you celebrating Halloween this year? This Halloween remember: 1. Carry hand sanitiser with you and use it often 2. Stay in small groups under 20 people... 3. Keep 1.5 metres away from other households 4. Use a disposable bag for trick-or-treating and throw it out afterwards 5. Stay local, avoid crowded treat streets 6. Only accept lollies or chocolates that are individually wrapped 8. Don’t share your lollies with others from different households For more information visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//covid-19/Pages/halloween-ad

12.01.2022 Good news for VIC and NSW residents! The NSW-VIC border is opening up at 12:01AM on November 23. Once the border reopens, permits will no longer be required and you will not have to quarantine upon arrival. More info http://bit.ly/nsw-vic-border

12.01.2022 UPDATED TRAVEL ADVICE for ADELAIDE Following the recent case notifications in South Australia, health and travel advice has been upgraded. NSW residents are now advised to defer non-essential travel to Adelaide, while people from Adelaide should defer non-essential travel to NSW. If you have recently returned from Adelaide and have been to any of the sites of concern listed on the SA Health website at https://bit.ly/35zNArJ whether listed as People who must quarantine or M...onitor your symptoms, please get tested immediately, regardless of symptoms. People who must quarantine must isolate for a full 14 days from the time they were at the venue, regardless of whether the test result is positive or negative. People who visited the Monitor your symptoms locations should isolate until a negative result has been received, and get tested and isolate again should any symptoms develop. If you have visited Adelaide on or since 7 November, even if you did not visit the listed venues, please minimise contact with other people until 14 days after you were last in Adelaide. That means avoiding contact with other households, and minimising contact at work and socially as much as possible. Please monitor for symptoms and get tested and isolate immediately if they appear. Screening is available at all of the Far West LHD’s facilities call the facility for their hours of operation. NSW Health is continuing to contact people who have recently arrived on flights from South Australia, and is screening all new arrivals via plane and bus. This includes asking whether they have visited any of the venues of concern, and testing those who have symptoms. Please contact NSW Health on 1300 066 055 if you have any queries about recent travel to Adelaide, or would like assistance in accessing testing if you have been at any of the venues of concern identified by SA Health.

10.01.2022 Be careful during heatwave It's starting to heat up and everyone is urged to be cautious during heatwave conditions that are forecast across the Far West tomorrow and Saturday. You should stay indoors during the heat of the day, minimise your physical activity and keep hydrated during the heatwave.... Take the risk of heat related illnesses seriously - heat wave conditions can cause severe illness, hospital admission and even death. Heat puts a lot of strain on the body and can cause dehydration, heat stress and heat stroke. It can also make underlying health conditions worse. Simple precautions can reduce the risk of heat-related illness. It’s best to try and avoid the heat of the day by staying indoors. If you don’t have air conditioning, using a fan and keeping curtains shut can help to keep you cool. It’s also important to minimise physical activity and to drink plenty of water. It’s also really important to stay in regular contact with elderly neighbours, friends and relatives because they may be more vulnerable to the heat. Signs of heat-related illness include dizziness, tiredness, irritability, thirst, fainting, muscle pains or cramps, headache, changes in skin colour, rapid pulse, shallow breathing, vomiting and confusion. It’s important to get to a cool place quickly if symptoms occur. People showing severe signs of heat-related illness should seek urgent medical attention, in an emergency situation call Triple Zero (000). More information can be found at the NSW Health website: www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/beattheheat

09.01.2022 New support for rural patients in city hospitals Every year about 600 rural residents suffer a serious trauma which requires lengthy hospitalisation away from home. Local families and carers of patients can now access a new website - www.friendlyfaces.info which provides practical information. The site is a one-stop-shop for information about 28 major hospitals across NSW including:... local accommodation options where to find supermarkets and chemists how to access the local support workers parking and transport options hairdressers and cheap places to eat information about financial assistance resources to support conversations with doctors and nurses. See more

09.01.2022 We're on Twitter! Yes, the FWLHD has joined the tweeters. You can check us out at https://twitter.com/FarWestLHD

06.01.2022 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Everyone deserves a life free from violence. If you are experiencing domestic or family violence, we encourage you to speak out. If you or your family are in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).

06.01.2022 COVID-19 won't stop Santa coming to NSW this year. He’s been granted an exemption by Minister for Health Brad Hazzard.

06.01.2022 COVID-19 and Hay Fever COVID-19 and hay fever share some similar symptoms. This means it may be difficult to tell the difference between them. If you have any COVID-19 symptoms (even if you suspect it’s just your first allergy attack of the season), get tested immediately for COVID-19.... If the test result is negative and symptoms persist, talk to your GP about a management plan during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information go to https://bit.ly/2QIwkbB

05.01.2022 Don’t leave checking-in by QR code or pen/paper up to someone else. It’s your responsibility to help keep our community COVID-safe. There's two ways to check in to a business, venue or organisation: 1. Contactless If the business displays a QR code, check in using your Android or iOS device. 2. Pen and paper If contactless check-in is unavailable, ensure your handwriting is clear. Bring your own pen, if possible. Wash or sanitise your hands after checking in. ... For more information on COVID Safe check-in visit www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-safe/qr-codes

02.01.2022 Already been tested for COVID-19? You need to get re-tested as soon as you feel sick again. Symptoms of COVID-19 can include fever, cough, sore/scratchy throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, loss of taste and loss of smell, loss of taste, fatigue, muscle pain, joint pain, headache, diarrhoea, nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, unexplained chest pain and conjunctivitis. When you get tested for COVID-19 it’s free, quick and easy. Don’t delay, get tested as soon as you feel ...sick again. There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations in NSW. To find your nearest clinic visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics

02.01.2022 For anyone over 60years keen to improve their diet and keep active.

02.01.2022 Border communities To help stop the spread of COVID-19, NSW residents returning from VIC must now go into mandatory hotel quarantine. Importantly, there are no changes to border entry permits for border zone residents. Three things to know:... 1. You don't need a border permit for urgent medical reasons. Your health is a priority. 2. Border zone permits expire after 14 days. So, check your border zone permit expiry date, and apply for a new permit at service.nsw.gov.au or call Service NSW on 13 77 88 3. Mandatory hotel quarantine and entry restrictions don’t apply to border communities. For the latest updates visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//what-you/border-restrictions/areas

02.01.2022 TODAY - COVID-19 Testing Clinic The RFDS will TODAY be holding a COVID-19 testing clinic in Balranald from 10.30am to 2pm. It will be a drive thru or walk in clinic located at the information bay, corner of Yanga Way and Sturt Highway (Swan Hill turn off).... See flyer for details:

01.01.2022 IMPORTANT: Travelling from SA to NSW? Today the NSW Government has introduced important new public health measures that will help keep residents in NSW, and other parts of Australia, healthy and safe, and also assist South Australia to contain their new COVID-19 cases. NSW Health is asking people coming to NSW from South Australia, by whatever mode of transport, to complete a declaration form to check if they have visited any of the venues of concern identified by the South A...ustralian authorities and provide contact details if follow-up is required. This also applies people who have been in South Australia within the past 14 days. The form is available here: https://bit.ly/38XiNHw The list of venues of concern are available here: https://bit.ly/2UCfPja Anyone who has been in South Australia since Friday 6 November should regularly monitor the SA Health alert page for venues of concern and follow the advice of SA Health. They must immediately self-isolate if they have been to any venues where this is advised, and get tested if even the mildest of symptoms appear. Travellers who are not NSW residents who have visited any of these venues will not be permitted to travel to NSW until the 14-day period has elapsed. Non-residents wishing to transit through NSW will be allowed to do so, provided they take the most direct route and can do so in a way that poses no risk to others. The form will be distributed to South Australian travellers arriving at NSW transport hubs such as airports, and in areas such as Broken Hill which is a high-traffic location. Travellers are asked to fill in the form within the 24-hour period before they arrive in NSW, and may be asked to produce their declaration form. The details provided through the form will be important for NSW contact tracing efforts, which have been shown to play a vital role in limiting the spread of COVID-19. NSW Health continues to advise NSW residents to defer non-essential travel to Adelaide, while people from Adelaide should defer non-essential travel to NSW.

01.01.2022 Attention Balranald and surrounds! The FREE Stepping On Virtual program is commencing late October 2020. If you know someone aged 65+ who would benefit from a falls prevention program please get in contact today. For more information or to register contact Helen Murphy on 03 5071 9800 or email [email protected]

01.01.2022 Happy birthday to Rene O’Halloran 101years young today. Celebrated with fellow residents and family via zoom, sharing cake for afternoon tea.