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Health Services in Spotlight Kim Woods Leeton Residents in the Last Nancial Year Thursday, March 25, 2021 Print Post approved – 100003237 $1.70 inc GST One stop Our shop for Regional kids health roundup page 4 pages 6, 7 & 11 SET TO JAB Registered nurse Robyn Darling gives Dr Joe Romeo the first injection of the AstraZeneca vaccine at the Narrandera Medical Centre – Riverina GP Super Clinic during the rollout in regional NSW. Read the story on page 5. Photo: Kim Woods. Health services in spotlight Kim Woods Leeton residents in the last nancial year. ambulances varied signi cantly and could Mr Cowan said many residents had UNEQUIPPED and unsafe health facilities The trips to Wagga Wagga, Grif th, be quite some time. raised concerns around access to health in the Murrumbidgee region, lack of funding Canberra and Albury were for specialist “If a patient lives in Narrandera and the and hospital services. and available services and minimal staf ng services, dialysis, oncology, imaging, GP and responding ambulance has to come from “In Narrandera we are fortunate we have leading to burnout have all been the focus of surgical procedures. an adjoining town, the patient may be bet- a local medical practice run by an experi- regional submissions to a NSW Upper House Of the trips, 223 were for oncology only ter off transporting themselves to hospital enced and competent GP who has been able inquiry. while 556 return trips were for rehabilitation via a family member rather than waiting for to support the town by recruiting overseas The inquiry got underway in Sydney on services. an ambulance,” he said. trained doctors who are able to respond in Monday and will consider 700 submissions, In a submission to the Inquiry into Health “Local ambulances are spending consid- the emergency department of the hospital including those from Narrandera, Leeton, Outcomes and access to health and hospi- erable time transporting folk to Wagga as to minor issues, under his guidance. Murrumbidgee, Hay and Temora shire coun- tal services in rural, regional and remote the local hospital becomes more and more “The reality is however, throughout cils, and Can Assist Coleambally. NSW, Narrandera Shire general manager a transfer station.” rural NSW hospital operating theatres stand Narrandera Shire stated voluntary driv- George Cowan said the community transport Patient wait times and quality of care, unused, no babies are being delivered and ers were keeping the local health system service compensated for a lack of ambulance staf ng challenges, ambulance services and regularly there is no doctor available to attend ticking over by providing 4993 return trips services. access to palliative care were all identi ed emergency wards.” to medical specialists for Narrandera and Mr Cowan said the response times for as core concerns in the submission. continued page 3 TerryWhite Chemmart Opening $ 99 Narrandera Hours: T Book your ƃW 58 East Street, Narrandera Mon-Fri: 9am to 6pm $ 99 25 ì P: 02 6959 1099 Sat: 9am to 1pm 15 SAVE $2626 OFF RRP^ ó vaccination today PRICE^ Book in-store or online at ÌiÀÀÞÜ ÌiV i>ÀÌ°V°>ÕÉyÕÞÜ ÌiV i>ÀÌ°V°>Õ pharmacy »Service fees and eligibility criteria apply. 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Sub-branch secretary Neville Wortlehock said FRI SAT SUN MON TUES the Sub-branch would be holding its Dawn Service in the Memorial Gardens and was looking at a Gun Fire Breakfast in the Blue Apron Steakhouse at the 23°C 24°C 22°C 23°C 25°C Ex-servicemen’s Club. 9°C 11°C 10°C 8°C 10°C A service at the War Graves will be held at 9am, - - - - - followed by the form-up of veterans at 10.30am to move at 10.45am to the Memorial Gardens for the Cory McKenzie has ANZAC Day Commemorative Service at 11am. been teaching Abor- Mr Wortlehock said there would hopefully be an RAAF fly over during the service as 100 years of March – 93.2mm iginal culture for more than 20 years and will RAAF service to Australia is being celebrated 2021 total – 213.4mm run two workshops in this year. Narrandera. For RSL Sub Branch members and invited guests Photos supplied. a luncheon will be held in the Ex-servicemen’s Club, and two-up will be played later on. Narrandera Argus All COVID-19 practices will be in place with elec- tronic registration and manual sign in to those who are marching and those at all of the services. ENQUIRIES Create cultural works WIRADJURI artist Cory McKenzie will people of all ages are welcome. Phone 6959 2222 conduct two workshops on art skills for Cory is a proud Wiradjuri man Venue sought 167 East Street, Narrandera young people and spirituality in art at who has been teaching Aboriginal or PO Box 5, Narrandera NSW 2700 Narrandera this month. Culture for over 20 years. The first workshop on Saturday, He is a professional artist and creator for D&D Club March 27 from 10am to 2pm on art of artefacts who has spent the majority LOCAL teens Chris and Noah Forbes and Janessa www.narranderaargus.com.au skills for young people, followed by of his childhood in the bush with his and Bailey Wilson are excited to be starting a local or find us on Facebook the Spirituality to Art on Sunday, father learning and practicing culture. Dungeons and Dragons Club in Narrandera. March 28 from 10am to 2pm. Cory draws his inspiration from The game, which gained popularity in the ’80s, In each of these workshops, par- the lands he has walked and from the has made a resurgence amongst teens and young ticipants will explore spirituality and animals he has seen. adults alike with many new clubs springing up NEWS ROOM creativity, learn the fundamentals of He has a great passion for teach- around the local areas in places such as Wagga Wagga Managing Editor creating artworks, explore techniques ing creativity to people of all ages, and Canberra. Liz Lawrence and blending of colours, and create saying “creativity is a necessary tool an artwork piece to take home. to problem solve which is greatly The teenagers hope to find a place to hold [email protected] The workshops are hosted by needed in all aspects of life.” regular games at, such as a youth centre in town, Narrandera Arts and Creative Network, Bookings and further information is which would also facilitate support for teens in Journalist with indigenous and non-Indigenous available on Eventbrite. other areas such as a safe place to hang out after Kim Woods school and engage in social and community interactions. ‘I really enjoy board games, reading and computer [email protected] games and I feel like there isn’t much in town that Rod Run tickets caters to my needs, and would really like to meet some like-minded people my own age”, Chris said. ACCOUNTS EARLIES Rod Run organiser Steve Mr Alldrick said there were just Janessa and Bailey’s mother, Julie Birrer, has been Alldrick has urged people who want promoting the social group the ‘Hang Out,’ and is Administration Manager over 1000 people registered and he to attend the Narrandera Show ‘n was certain there would be more looking for community support to help find a building for its activities. Debbie Bock Shine on the Easter Weekend people who wanted to attend. Sunday, April 4 at the Narrandera Some of the benefits of D and D, apart from [email protected] “They need to register now, it’s Sportsground to register online the social interaction, are the game teaches team now to avoid disappointment. free, but registrations are necessary building skills, quick thinking, problem solving With well over 300 rods entered because there is a definite limit skills and builds math skills. ADVERTISING and only 3000 tickets available of 3000,” he said. The teenagers are hoping to build their club and Fran Macdonald it is essential to register as soon as “No tickets will be available are looking for other teens who are interested in possible. at the gate.” playing. No experience is required. New or seasoned [email protected] players are welcome to join. or [email protected] Please contact Laurelle Lewis on 0437 234 893 if you are interested or join Riverina D and D on Phone 6959 2222 Facebook.
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