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Southern NSW Local Health District

Improving the wellbeing of the community we serve. If you need medical attention or advice please contact your doctor or local hospital.

In an emergency, always call Triple Zero (000). Read our Community Guidelines before posting: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/social/Pages/community-guidelines.aspx

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If you would like to contact Southern NSW Local Health District visit: https://www.snswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/contact-us

For all non-emergency medical questions, contact Health Direct on 1800 022 222 or visit www.healthdirect.gov.au

13/11/2026

No smoking means no va**ng.

Va**ng is banned in all areas where smoking is banned including:
- shopping centres
- public swimming pools
- public transport including buses and trains as well as train platforms and bus stops
- enclosed areas of restaurants, pubs and clubs
- commercial outdoor dining areas
and more.

A $300 on the spot fine can be issued for va**ng or smoking in a smoke-free area.

For more information on smoke-free laws, visit: https://bit.ly/4soJ46w

For support to quit, visit https://bit.ly/3Q0k9su, download the Pave app, or call the Quitline on 13 78 48 today.

13/11/2026

😀 Are you a newly qualified Enrolled Nurse? Congratulations! Your skills, care, and kindness will go places within Southern.

Having already achieved your EN qualifications, our Transition to Practice Program might be your next step. Designed to support new Enrolled Nurses as they build confidence, develop clinical skills and transition into professional practice.

With a supportive learning environment, opportunities for professional growth and guidance from experienced nursing colleagues, you’ll be empowered to develop your skills and provide high-quality, person-centred care.

Location is negotiable across Southern NSW Local Health District, offering flexibility to find an opportunity that suits you - who knows where this might take you.

Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3WuFq0D

Grow with Southern and join the team building something bigger - bigger life, bigger career, bigger impact.

12/11/2026

♂️ November is Men's Health Awareness Month and the team at Bega Safe Haven are taking the cover off the BBQ and ordering the snags for a free men's health month BBQ on Thursday 19 November. All welcome.

🕑 When: 1pm, Thursday 19 November
🏠 Where: 17 Bega Street, Bega
☎️ RSVP: 0460 038 079

Supported by Sapphire Community Projects, Bega Mitre 10 and Bega Valley Meats.

12/11/2026

😮 After months of renovations and construction, it’s time for the families of Yass to explore their new pregnancy and postnatal care centre.

Within the grounds of Yass District Hospital, this new and expanded midwifery-led service delivers care closer to home and improves access to safe, high quality maternity care for women and families in the Yass Valley.

The community is invited to walk through the new service between 10am and 2pm on Wednesday, 2 December, with the opening ceremony at 1pm.

This dedicated, family-centred maternity space will provide:

👶 Clinical consultation rooms
👶🏼 Spaces for childbirth education and group programs
👶🏾 Antenatal and postnatal care
👶 Childbirth and parenting education
👶🏼 Lactation consultant services
👶🏾 Trauma-informed debriefing
👶 Women's and babies' physiotherapy
👶🏼 Virtual care options to support families across the region

While birthing services will continue to be provided at Goulburn, Queanbeyan and Canberra hospitals, from early December, women and families can access a range of pregnancy and postnatal care services locally in Yass, ensuring high-quality support is available closer to home before and after birth.

Come and join a community celebration, 10am to 2pm Wednesday, 2 December, next to Yass District Hospital, at the Eric Bell Centre and Shannon House.

Remember, it’s best to book your first pregnancy appointment before 14 weeks, start here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LQbWBS

12/11/2026

Have questions about your child's growth, development or wellbeing? Our Child and Family Health Nurses are available in Bungendore every Monday at the Norah Starrs Community Centre.

Whether you need a routine development check, parenting support or advice about your child's health and development, we're here to help.

📞 To book an appointment, call 6150 7150

Find out more about our Child & Family Health Services at https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/snswlhd/our-services/child-and-family-health

11/11/2026

☕🥪 Eurobodalla Regional Hospital: Café Opportunity – Tender Now Open

We’re excited to announce that the new $330 million Eurobodalla Regional Hospital in Moruya will feature a café in its main foyer when it opens in early 2027.

The tender is now open for experienced café or food and beverage providers to deliver high-quality service for our patients, visitors, and staff.

Interested providers can review the requirements and apply by 30 November 2026.

Find out more and apply: 🔗 https://bit.ly/48bwvE4 (RFT SNSWLHD_26150)

10/11/2026

On Remembrance Day, we pause to honour and remember the service and sacrifice of those who have served our nation, and those whose lives have been forever changed by conflict.

Handmade crocheted poppies, like this display at South East Regional Hospital in Bega, can be found in hospitals everywhere as a symbol of remembrance and respect.

07/11/2026

Are you pregnant and have asthma? You may be eligible to take part in a research study. Researchers are exploring how other treatable health conditions may affect asthma during pregnancy. By participating, you could help improve care and outcomes for pregnant women with asthma.

We are looking for women who:
☑️ are aged 18 years or older
☑️ have asthma
☑️ are between 12 and less than 17 weeks pregnant

For more information visit https://bit.ly/4it7UPK

Interested in finding out more?
Contact Branca P**n:
📞 0407 424 711
✉️ Branca.P**[email protected]

Participation is voluntary.

07/11/2026

BreastScreen NSW is recruiting local representatives for its Advisory Committee, which plays an important role in identifying needs across Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts, improving access, planning and development.

People who speak a language other than English at home, live with disability or who are Aboriginal, are encouraged to apply, as are BreastScreen NSW clients, people living in isolated communities and health professionals.

For more information on this voluntary role, or to apply, please email: [email protected]

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https://www.nsw.gov.au/snswlhd

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