NSW Government

This April Falls Month older people living in south-east NSW are being encouraged to look after themselves with regular exercise and activity to help maintain independence. ‘Falls Prevention is everyone’s business’ is the theme of this year’s April Falls Month, an annual event supported by the NSW Fall Prevention and Healthy Ageing Network to encourage older adults to become more active and reduce falls.

Southern NSW Local Health District is reminding community members to watch out for the symptoms of the skin condition Buruli ulcer, and to avoid mosquito bites, after a locally acquired case was recently detected in the Eurobodalla region.

Roshi Chaudhari, a Tuberculosis (TB) Clinical Nurse Specialist in Southern NSW Local Health District, provides compassionate, expert care for TB patients. Learn how Roshi is making a meaningful impact in regional healthcare.

Southern NSW Local Health District is among the state’s top performers for emergency department and planned surgery performance, despite treating a high number of critically unwell patients during the October to December 2024 quarter.

Southern recently launched our first Parkinson's NSW Newly Diagnosed Information Program in Goulburn, providing essential support and education for people recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their care partners.

Southern NSW Local Health District celebrated Pride Week in February with vibrant events, including a Mini Mardi Gras Float Competition, reinforcing our commitment to LGBTIQ+ inclusion.

Generous support from Monaro Committee for Cancer Research (mcCr) is making a tangible difference in the lives of patients at the Cooma Oncology Unit.

“I look back on those days and wonder how we got through it,” says Eurobodalla Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Renee Wolfe, reflecting on the catastrophic event that reshaped her life.

Jaspreet Kaur, Diabetes Educator at the Queanbeyan Community Health Centre, helps people to take control of their health and thrive, no matter where they are in their diabetes journey. 

On 26 February 2025, South East Regional Hospital’s Steven Holzhauser will have clocked up 30 years of service at Southern, 18 of which have been in Pharmacy as Technician.