Collarenebri Community Hub

21/09/2026

What a big week for our Mental Health and Wellbeing team on the Far South Coast!

Last week, we teamed up with the NRL to deliver the State of Mind program to primary and high schools across the Batemans Bay region, helping young people build awareness and confidence around mental health and wellbeing.

The team also headed to Narooma on Tuesday afternoon to run a league session and BBQ with the Narooma Devils.

On Saturday, THCFA were proud to attend the We Breathe 2026 Koori Knockout in Batemans Bay — a fantastic day celebrating community, culture and connection.
Congratulations to the winners, Red Dust in the men’s competition and The Marida Sisters in the women’s competition, on taking out the knockout!

A huge thank you to everyone who welcomed our team and helped make such a positive week possible.

14/09/2026

Last week was a huge one for our Mental Health & Wellbeing team!

Our team were out and about across the community, supporting events for R U OK? Day and World Su***de Prevention Day — helping to spark important conversations, raise awareness and remind everyone that checking in can make a real difference.

From meaningful conversations to connecting with our community, it was fantastic to see so many people getting involved and showing their support.

Here are a few highlights from the week!

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10/09/2026

This morning, our staff joined Su***de Prevention Australia at Parliament House to mark World Su***de Prevention Day.

For the Healthy Communities Foundation Australia, today carries particular significance. Through our National Rural and Remote Su***de Prevention Program, we see firsthand the importance of sustained, accessible support for communities across Australia.

We welcomed today’s announcement from Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Su***de Prevention, Emma McBride, of a two-year extension to the National Su***de Prevention Leadership and Support Programme, with $82.9 million in funding.

This investment provides important certainty and continuity for organisations delivering su***de prevention initiatives while work continues on the National Su***de Prevention Strategy.

We’re proud to be part of a national network working to strengthen su***de prevention — and to ensure rural and remote communities remain part of that conversation.

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10/09/2026

Changing the narrative starts with a conversation.

Today, is World Su***de Prevention Day and R U Ok? Day, and we’re joining the call to move from silence and stigma to openness, empathy and action.

Talking about su***de can feel difficult — but starting the conversation can help someone feel heard, supported and less alone.

In this video, our Mental Health and Wellbeing team shares simple ways to reach out to someone who may be struggling.

Start the conversation. You never know what difference it might make.

Together, we can change the narrative, challenge stigma, and create a future where more lives are saved and more stories are shared.

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06/09/2026

R U OK? Day is this Thursday, 10 September!

This week, our Mental Health and Wellbeing team across the Walgett Shire will be out and about at three community events — connecting, having a yarn, sharing a few laughs and reminding each other that a conversation can make a difference.

Lightning Ridge — Tuesday 8 September
Collarenebri — Wednesday 9 September
Walgett — Thursday 10 September

Come along, enjoy some activities, grab something to eat and, most importantly, connect with your community.

Whether you stay for five minutes or the whole event, we’d love to see you there!

01/09/2026

R U OK? Day – Forbes

Next Thursday, our Mental Health & Wellbeing Team will be heading to Forbes to deliver a FREE workshop exploring art and mental wellbeing.

📅Thursday 10 September 2026
⏰10:30am–11:30am
📍Forbes Council Library

Come along and get creative while learning about the connection between art and mental wellbeing. You’ll also have the opportunity to chat with our mental health clinician and ask questions about supporting your wellbeing.

🌈 Everyone of all ages is welcome!

No experience needed — just come along, get creative and take a moment for your wellbeing.

27/08/2026

Regional Australia is full of people who care deeply about the future of their communities — and that was certainly on show at this year’s Bush Summit.

Our team was there for conversations spanning healthcare, workforce, infrastructure and the future of regional communities.

One message came through strongly: local voices matter.

For us, that means listening to communities, building genuine partnerships and finding better ways to deliver care and support closer to home.

A great couple of days of conversations, connections and ideas.

27/08/2026

Are you a GP looking for greater flexibility while continuing to deliver meaningful, relationship-based care?

Healthy Communities Foundation Australia is looking for General Practitioners to join our growing aged care service, supporting residents across regional and rural NSW.

This is a predominantly virtual role, with quarterly facility visits and an established patient base – giving you the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in Australia.

- 70% Medicare billings + performance incentives
- Established patient base across NSW
- Team based care supported by Nurse Practitioners, RNs and facility teams
- Minimal administration – our team manages the logistics
- Flexible, predominantly virtual model
- Salary packaging and vehicle lease options

Most importantly, this is an opportunity to provide continuity of care – building trusted relationships with residents, families and facility teams while helping older Australians access quality healthcare closer to home.

Interested in finding out more?

Contact Linda Soars, Aged Care Consultant - [email protected]

Or visit: https://au.seek.com/job/94128180

20/08/2026

Last week, our Mental Health and Wellbeing team travelled with the NRL to deliver the State of Mind program across schools in Walgett, Bullarah and Collarenebri.

We were also thrilled to host a BBQ at our Collarenebri Community Hub with the players. The players shared their experiences and spoke openly about the importance of mental health and wellbeing.
It was a great opportunity to connect with the community, hear your ideas and have conversations about what you would like to see in the future at the Collarenebri Community Hub.

A big thank you to everyone who attended, shared their stories and took the time to have a conversation with us. Your input is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to continuing to work alongside you all.

20/08/2026

Join us in Walgett for Wear It Purple Day as we show our support for the LGBTIQ+ community 💜

Come and join us in raising awareness for the LGBTIQ+ Community💚🩷❤️💙🧡💜💛

11/08/2026

You're invited to a Community BBQ at the Collarenebri Community Hub.

Come along for a sausage sizzle, connect with your community, and meet our special guest from the NRL.

Tuesday 11th August 2026
5:00pm to 7:30pm
11 Wilson St, Collarenebri

🏈 Community Scrum Panel 🏈
After the BBQ, stay for an engaging and informative panel discussion focused on mental health with Brad Takairangi from the NRL.

Whether you're coming for a feed, to hear from our special
guests, or to join the conversation, everyone is welcome.

22/04/2026

Flu vaccines are in - BOOK NOW!

📣 Attention Collarenebri

Influenza vaccines are available NOW at our Collarenebri Medical Centre — walk in or call 02 5809 9505 to book.

Have a little one? is available for children aged 2, 3 and 4 years old. This means no needles for kids☺️— making it easy and stress-free!

Vaccinations are free for:
• People aged 65 and older
• Pregnant women (at any stage of pregnancy)
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• 6+ months to 4 years

22/04/2026

Congratulations Joe and team on being part of such a great event!

16/04/2026

Stay Protected This Flu Season! 🤧

Influenza vaccines are available at our Collarenebri Medical Centre from Monday 20th April — walk in or call 02 5809 9505.

Have a little one? is available for children aged 2, 3 and 4 years old.

This means no needles for kids☺️— making it easy and stress-free!

Vaccinations are free for:
• People aged 65 and older
• Pregnant women (at any stage of pregnancy)
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• 6+ months to 4 years

09/09/2024

WALGETT SHIRE COUNCIL DID NOT PUT MONEY INTO TATTERSALLS ETC

The Galariinbaraay Community Plan site is published by RARMS to keep everyone up to date with progress on the Galariinbaraay Community Plan.

On one of the pages, we listed progress on the local plan to expand visitor accommodation so Colly can attract more tourists and create jobs for local people.

This included the upgrades to the accommodation at the pub, and building the cafe etc, which was done by Max, Phyllis and Ronnie, and the work on the primitive campground which was done by the Walgett Shire Council.

Funding for all the visitor accommodation projects was listed as "Tattersalls/Walgett Shire Council".

It appears that some folk in town thought that meant that the Council was funding the expansion of Tattersalls, the building of the cafe etc. That is plain wrong.

We thought everyone knew that Max funded the Tattersalls upgrade, cafe etc out of his own pocket.

RARMS acknowledges that the language we used may have been a bit confusing, so we are sorry about that.

We particularly want to apologise to Max, Ronnie and Phyllis who have done so much for the town, and to Jason who has done a great job as the local Mayor over the last year.

Just to be clear, Council did not fund any of the work at Tattersalls, the cafe etc!!!! Funding for the upgrading and expansion of Tattersalls was 100% funded by Max. Funding for the primitive campground (about $280,000) was funded by Walgett Shire Council.

It would be great if you can let everyone know about this.

No-one should be criticised for investing their own money in Collarenebri. It's really important for everyone in town to welcome this type of business investment in the town's future because it will increase tourism and help create new jobs for local kids. Max, Ronnie and Phyllis have done amazing things for Collarenebri. They deserve our thanks.

Mark Burdack, CEO, Collarenebri Community Hub

28/06/2024

We are excited to announce the wheels are in motion for a new community transport route out of Collarenebri! 🚌

Today the Foundation received confirmation it was successful in securing $68,000 in funding for the Barraay Waraba (Fast Turtle) Collarenebri to Moree route. This route will be in addition to the Collarenebri to Walgett route, which begins on the 18th of July and runs every Monday and Friday.

The funding is part of the Access Regional Partnerships (TARP) grants program, ensuring access to low-cost transport options in remote and disadvantaged communities.

28/02/2024

👋 - Learn the skills to save a life. It might be a friend, family or coworker.

FREE ASIST Workshop 17th - 18th April

This training will help you to:
- Recognise people at risk of su***de
- Talk to them, hear their stories and understand their situations
- Help them stay safe with a life-affirming intervention

Register here: https://s.surveyplanet.com/gp0aekm8 or email su***[email protected]

19/02/2024

Meet Wally 🐶 the pawfect addition to our team at the Galariinbaraay Medical Centre in Collarenebri! Wally is joining the team as a Therapy Dog, helping patients and the community with their health and wellbeing.

Read more about the benefits of therapy dogs and Wally's role here: https://www.thcfa.org.au/post/four-legged-friend-brings-joy-to-patients

02/02/2024

If you or someone you know needs crisis support, please call our FREE hotline 1300 147 761 (weekdays 8am-8pm).

Our Mental Health and Wellness Nurses are based across rural and remote NSW and are here to listen.

24/01/2024

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued heatwave warnings for large parts of NSW and QLD, with extreme levels in some locations.☀️

Heatwaves can affect everyone, but some groups, such as the elderly, pregnant women, or young children, are at higher risk.

Make sure to check in on vulnerable friends, family or neighbours. 👫

Get the latest updates and warnings at the Bureau of Meteorology: www.bom.gov.au