Southern NSW LHD latest news

Stay informed about the healthcare advancements and events in the region by reading the latest news from the Southern NSW Local Health District (LHD).

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14 August 2026

New exchange program connects emergency nurses across Southern

What could you learn by spending a few days in a different emergency department? That’s the question at the heart of the Rural Emergency Nursing Exchange Program (RENEX), a new initiative developed in Southern, for Southern. The program is giving emergency nurses the opportunity to experience healthcare in a different community, learn from colleagues and bring new knowledge back to their local teams.

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12 August 2026

Virtual reality builds dementia care skills in Bega

Southern staff recently took part in an innovative dementia training workshop delivered by Dementia Training Australia at the ANU Rural Clinical School in Bega

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4 August 2026

Cooma Hospital choir takes to stage

When staff from Cooma Hospital took to the stage at the Southern’s 2026 Excellence Awards at Bicentennial Hall in Queanbeyan in June, they brought a sense of community, connection and courage that earned them a standing ovation.

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17 July 2026

The long road to nursing: from odd jobs to healthcare

After starting a nursing and paramedicine degree at 18, Samuel Grant decided university wasn't the right fit at the time. Over the next decade, he worked more than fifteen different jobs before an unexpected opportunity at Goulburn Hospital led him back to healthcare and the career he'd been searching for.

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30 June 2026

Southern launches campaign to grow Eurobodalla workforce

Southern NSW Local Health District is further strengthening the local health workforce, with a recruitment campaign aimed at attracting skilled and passionate professionals to the new $330 million Eurobodalla Regional Hospital.

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29 June 2026

Have your say on our draft Strategic Plan

We are pleased to introduce our draft Strategic Plan, which sets the direction for Southern NSW Local Health District over the coming years.

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29 June 2026

Pambula volunteer recognised for outstanding service to community

Southern NSW Local Health District volunteer, Shirley Rixon OAM, has received significant recognition for her longstanding commitment to supporting people across the Far South Coast.

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17 June 2026

Excellence on show at Southern NSW Health Local Health District

Southern NSW Local Health District has honoured health staff at its 2026 Excellence Awards.

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15 June 2026

Have your say: Southern NSW Multicultural Health Plan

Southern NSW Local Health District is developing a Multicultural Health Plan. The plan will guide how we support people from migrant and refugee backgrounds across Southern NSW. Your feedback will help us improve how we deliver care and make sure our services are safe, welcoming and accessible for everyone.

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12 June 2026

Delegate and Bombala students and residents connect through Adopt a Resident program

Students and residents in Delegate and Bombala are continuing to build meaningful friendships through the Adopt a Resident program at Delegate Multi Purpose Service (MPS) and Bombala MPS.

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