JULY 2026
STAFF NEWS
Message from the CEO PEOPLE MATTER SURVEY OUTCOMES AND ACTIONS Thank you to all staff who joined the Winter Staff Forums either in person or via teams during July. Held four times each year, they provide an opportunity for staff to hear about what's happening across NCN Health—from organisational priorities and service developments to local initiatives and broader health sector updates from across Victoria. A focus of the Winter Forum was reviewing and discussing the results from The People Matter Survey. Many thanks to Director People, Safety and Engagement Heather Flynn for her thorough presentation on the People Matter Survey results and proposed actions and outcomes. A People Matter Survey Working Group will join with the SWELL (Staff Wellbeing) Committee to work through a number of actions from the results. If you would like to get involved please reach out to heather.flynn@ncnhealth.org .au Your voice matters and we want to see our people working towards impactful outcomes from our People Matter Survey
THE ANNUAL AWARDS The Annual Awards are an opportunity to support and celebrate the hard work and achievements of our team at NCN Health. The Annual Awards and Service Awards are presented at the Annual General Meeting, which will be held in November this year (date and time to be confirmed). Annual Award nominations are open and will close September 30th. Links to the nomination forms can be found on page 2 of the newsletter and on the intranet. Please take the time to celebrate the achievements of your teams and colleagues. REWARD AND RECOGNITION FRAMEWORK REVIEW The Annual Awards form part of our NCN Health Reward and Recognition Framework. This Framework is currently under review. The purpose of the review is to align the framework more closely with the Vision and Values of NCN Health and the Organisational Strategic Plan 2026 – 2030. It is also to simplify and strengthen the Framework within the culture of NCN Health and ensure that it is meaningful and relevant to staff.
The review will include collaboration with the People Matter Survey Working Group to ensure relevant feedback has been considered, the changes are meaningful and reflect what recognition should look like at NCN Health. While there will be no chnages to the Annual Awards or the Framework in 2026, we will keep staff informed as the review progresses and provide further information about the Reward and Recognition Framework for 2027 later in the year. AGED CARE EMPLOYEE DAY Last week on August 7 we acknowledged Aged Care Employee Day. I would like to thank all of our aged care professionals, across NCN Health who contribute to the health and wellbeing of older Australians. This includes our nurses, leisure and lifestyle staff, personal care workers, allied health staff, cleaners, chefs, cooks, maintenance, administrators, Support at Home. Social Support Groups/PAG and community aged care staff. Every role matters and makes a significant difference to the quality of care we provide. Thank you.
Mark Ashcroft Chief Executive Officer
RESPECT
ACCOUNTABILITY
PARTNERSHIP
INNOVATION
ANNUAL AWARDS 2026 Our Annual Awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate our people. They seek to build a culture where we acknowledge the contributions of our colleagues, celebrate great work and recognise the commitment, teamwork and achievements of individuals and teams across our organisation. You can nominate any staff member or volunteer for an Annual Award using the links below. You can also do this via the intranet at anytime, on the home page of the intranet or on the SWELL page. Nominations close September 30.
Living The Values: https://form.jotform.com/232826872613057 Quality Improvement: https://form.jotform.com/242400456379053 OHS: https://form.jotform.com/232817454498064 Consumer Centered Care: https://form.jotform.com/232817353436054 Excellence in Customer Service: https://form.jotform.com/232817616971060
RESPECT
ACCOUNTABILITY
PARTNERSHIP
INNOVATION
Would you like to drive dialysis patients to their appointments? We are looking for volunteer drivers to support our community transport program NCN Health has two vehicles to support community members to access dialysis treatment outside our local area for example, to Shepparton, Yarrawonga, Kyabram etc. We need volunteers to help us run this community transport program. This Community Transport Program is designed to complement - not replace existing transport services, working collaboratively to fill identified gaps in transport.
Volunteer opportunities available Monday to Saturday, morning and afternoon shifts.
Structured rosters with a clear schedule and volunteer support.
Choose your level of commitment, for example, once a week, fortnightly, or monthly shifts.
Support local people to access essential appointments and services.
Help community members stay connected.
Meet new people and build meaningful community connections.
DRIVE, CARE, CONNECT: VOLUNTEER TODAY! To register as a volunteer or for more information contact Volunteer Coordinator Jacquie Hughes E: volunteers@ncnhealth.org.au P: 0408 828 994
Elysia Darwood Graduate Enrolled Nurse
Laura Jackson Graduate Registered Nurse
James Harris Chef
Lovepreet Kaur Registered Nurse
Anika Hong
Graduate Registered Nurse
Meg Marshall Allied Health Assistant
Tarryn Moorhouse Food Services Assistant
Gabrielle Pryde Dental Assistant
Chelsea Sutherland Health Care Worker
Merve Tanrikulu
Shaelyn Walsh
Graduate Enrolled Nurse
Data and Compliance Officer
Elizabeth Clancy Pramila Dhandapani Susan Farrant Jayme Hawthorne-Smith Heidi Johnstone Jaspreet Kaur
Anastasya Mandey Kathryn Munn Vanessa Pap Dona Poochalil Jose Susan Rutherford
Cultural Uniform How to Purchase! We encourage staff to wear their NCN Health cultural t-shirts to proudly acknowledge and demonstrate support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and communities. Wearing the shirts is a meaningful way to show unity, respect and commitment to reconciliation across our health service. How can I purchase the Polo of Lanyard? Current available sizes of the Polo are: XS – 0 S – 1 M – 7 L – 17 XL – 9 2XL – 10
To purchase contact NCNUniforms@ncnhealth.org.au or call into the People and Culture Office in Numurkah or Cobram. Please note due to infection control lanyards are not permitted in clinical areas. Thank you for supporting this initiative and continuing to visibly demonstrate NCN Health’s commitment to reconciliation.
All enquiries can be directed to NCNUniforms@ncnhealth.org.au. Thank you for supporting this initiative and continuing to visibly demonstrate NCN Health’s commitment to reconciliation.
SERVICE AWARDS JULY
Marisa Friedrich - Food and Environmental Services, Numurkah Kellie Kimberley - Enrolled Nurse, Numurkah
AUGUST
Grant Hutchins - ANUM, Nathalia
SERVICE AWARDS SEPTEMBER
Bernadette Harbrow - ANUM, Irvin House Mini Philip - NUM Acute, Numurkah
Gwen Rore - Health Care Worker, Pioneer’s Lodge Teruko Smith - Diversional Therapist, Karinya
REWARD AND RECOGNITION JULY DONNA SKINNER- ANUM, UCC COBRAM Donna has been my buddy nurse a few times in the last 2 weeks and I have learnt so much from her and have felt very supported during my placement she has taken time out to teach me things and make sure I’m enjoying my placement thanks Donna LEAH STEPHENS- ACTING NUM, ACUTE COBRAM Leah is currently in the acting NUM on the acute ward in Cobram. Leah has demonstrated all our NCN Healths values. In particular, strong partnership when working with other departments. Leah’s proactive approach & professionalism have made a positive impact on both the acute team and patients. Keep up the good work Leah!
Aged Care Employee Day
THE NUMURKAH PIONEER’S LODGE PRESENTS....
THE GREAT GATSBY BALL!
e g d o L r e e Pion h t l a e w n Commo Games
PUBLIC SECTOR RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE DEVELOPMENT NUMURKAH The $55 million Public Sector Residential Aged Care (PSRAC) development at NCN Health Numurkah is progressing steadily, with substantial behind-thescenes planning and preparation laying the groundwork for the future of aged care in our region. The PSRACs Control Group, which is made up of clinical and non clinical staff and consumer representatives are meeting monthly to oversee the many operational and cultural elements required to bring the new facility to life — including consultation on work practices, model of care and workflows, planning for services such as cleaning and kitchen operations, community engagement, volunteer programs, and providing input into key design elements that will shape the look, feel and culture of the new ‘Lodge’. Importantly they are overseeing a working group to name the new facility and the three households within it. This has included consultation and feedback from residents, staff and our broader community. The group now have a refined list of names and are in discussions with The Department of Health on next steps in the naming process. In the meantime, there is plenty of action onsite, to match the activity behind the scenes, check out our quick video below. If you have any questions on the build or wish to hear more, contact PSRACS Operations Manager Bronti O’Connor at Bronti.oconnor@ncnhealth.org.au
DHARNYA DAY NCN Health was proud to attend the official opening of the Dharnya Centre as part of this year's NAIDOC Week celebrations. It was wonderful to see the community come together to mark this important milestone. Congratulations to everyone whose commitment, collaboration and hard work made the Dharnya Centre a reality. Thank you for allowing us to be part of such a memorable day.
Social ClubTrivia Night!
A fun evening, with great company, yummy nibbles with 10 teams battling it out to be trivia champions for 2026. Great competitive spirit shown by Smartinis, The Yacht Club, Foxy Morons, Mario Sistas, Brain Cells on Smoko, The No Eye Deers. First Place, Quirky Crew and The Mob. Other prizes winners were: Raffle winners (sold at event on night) $100 Fuel Voucher - Bridget Booth $50 Coles Voucher - Kerryn Powlesland $25 Woolworths vouchers - Fiona Logie and James Penberthy Social Club winners ( $100 VISA card each) - Rachel O'Dwyer and Niki Vidler Best Dressed Table - Team - Mario Sistas Lucky Door Prize - Jodie Brooks Lucky star - Michelle Strawhorn, Rachel O'Dwyer, John Shrimpton, Tanya Fothergill, Ella Sprunt.
AIRWAY MANAGEMENT TRAINGING Our Urgent Care team recently had the opportunity to participate in an airway management education session delivered by Laura Spence, an experienced paramedic and anesthetic nurse from Ambulance Victoria. The hands-on session provided valuable practical knowledge and reinforced essential airway management skills, helping to ensure our staff are well prepared to respond confidently in emergency situations and continue providing safe, high-quality patient care. We sincerely thank Ambulance Victoria for supporting this education opportunity and extend our appreciation to Laura for sharing her expertise, experience, and time with our team.
IMPROVING OUTCOMES THROUGH EARLY SEPSIS RECOGNITION Congratulations to Numurkah ANUM, Diya Jose who recently presented at the Safer Care Victoria Adult Sepsis Collaborative Summative Event. A key focus of the presentation was the collaborative work undertaken with GV Health to trial a Nurse Initiated Sepsis Pathology Pathway within the Numurkah Urgent Care Centre, Numurkah Acute Ward and Residential Aged Care services. This innovative approach supports timely assessment and treatment, helping to improve outcomes for patients at risk of sepsis.
COBRAM WELLNESS DAY A wonderful day dedicated to health, wellbeing and community! Congratulations to Cobram Community House on hosting such a successful event, and thank you to everyone who came along to make it such a great day.
SWELL SKIN CHECK PROGRAM What is it? Have your skin checked and the Swell (Staff Wellbeing) Committee will re-imburse your out of pocket costs.
How does it work? BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
EMAIL US TO LET US KNOW YOU ARE BOOKED IN
SEND US THE RECEIPT OF YOUR OUT OF POCKET COSTS
ATTEND YOUR APPOINTMENT
WE WILL SEND YOU THR REIMBURSMENT FORM
YOU WILL GET REIMBURSED!!!
You can look online for Skin Cancer Clinics, but to get your started, here are a few Specialist Centres in our region; GV Skin and Specilist Centre, Shepparton, 03 5820 0500 Shepparton Skin Clinic, 03 5822 2393 Gardens Skin Cancer Centre, Albury, 02 6067 2039 Riverina Skin Specialists, Albury, 02 6025 3900
YOU CAN ALSO CONTACT ncnswell@ncnhealth.org.au YOUR GP AND BOOK IN FOR A SKIN CHECK! SCREENING SAVES LIVES!
SWELL Skin Check Program
2 in 3
Australins will be diagnosed with skin cancer by age
70
95%
of skin cancers are caused by exposure to the sun
Over
3,000 people per day are treated for Skin Cancer in Australia.
Skin cancers account for around
80% of all newly
diagnosed cancers
10 minutes in the sun is all it takes to cause sunburn and skin damage
Most skin cancer can be
Successfully treated
SO WHY THE WAIT? Early stages. provided they are found and treated in their
Skin checks save lives and with SWELL’s skin check program, its now made easier than ever! Book your skin check today and send the receipt to ncnswell@ncnhealth.org.au for your re-imbursment
GREAT WINTER WALK OFF
JULY 20 - AUGUST 31 How do I participate? Head to the Swell page on the intranet - SWELL Enter your name and the campus you will be representing in the challenge Enter your total amount of steps for the week, each week for 6 weeks. Use the conversion chart found on the Swell page to convert your steps!
Prizes! Weekly Photo Comp (sponsored by RUSH cafe Numurkah): Join in the fun by posting pictures or videos on how you are getting your steps up this winter to our staff Facebook page or email them to ncncommunications@ncnhealth.org.au Random Prize Draw: Enter your steps each week to go in the prize draw to win a massage voucer at the end of the competition. You must enter your steps every week to be in the draw to win! One winer per campus. Overall Winner The staff member with the most steps overall takes home the 2026 Great Winter Walk Off Trophy.
Challenge yourselves and your teams to get moving this winter!
O T H P O interW W t a alk Off Gre
O T H P O Competition
Winter Motivation - snap a shot of what keeps you motivated to get active during winter. Photos can be uploaded to the Staff Facebook page, or emailed to ncnswell@ncnheatlh.org.au Submit photos by midnight Sunday each week, winners announced Monday.
Stand a chance to get a prize sponsored by RUSH Cafe
FREE VIRTUAL LES MILLS™ SPIN
TEAM-BUILDING EXPERIENCE At Barooga Aquatic & Recreation Centre, we're excited to offer local businesses and clubs in the Cobram and Barooga region a FREE Virtual Les Mills™ Spin team-building experience for their staff/players. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your team together in a fun, energetic environment while promoting health, wellbeing, and stronger workplace connections. As an added bonus, every participant who attends will also receive a FREE one-week membership to enjoy all of our facilities. No cycling experience is necessary. The Virtual Les Mills Spin class is led by a virtual instructor who will guide your team through a motivating, highenergy workout that can be adapted to suit all fitness levels, making it an enjoyable and inclusive experience for everyone. Sessions are available in 30, 45, or 60-minute formats, allowing you to choose the duration that best suits your team's schedule. Bookings are now open, with the first available session times commencing next week. Sessions must be scheduled during our staffed operating hours, which are available on our website. We encourage you to book early to secure a time that best suits your team. If you're interested in reserving your complimentary team-building session or would like more information, please reply to this email or contact us on (03) 5873 4644. We look forward to welcoming your team to Barooga ARC and helping you experience the benefits of moving together.
R U OK? Day Free Wellbeing Sessions Acacia is pleased to once again offer staff access to a range of free R U OK? Day sessions this September. Held on Thursday 10 September, R U OK? Day is a national initiative that encourages us to check in with the people around us and ask a simple but meaningful question: "Are you OK?" This year's theme, "Ask R U OK? Any Day," reminds us that meaningful conversations shouldn't be limited to one day a year. Taking the time to check in with friends, family or colleagues can make a real difference.
An email with registration details for the free sessions will be sent to staff shortly. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of those around us.
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We have a growing list of sponsors for which we are grateful . THANK YOU
RESPIRATORY ILLNESS’S AND GASTRO CASE NUMBERS ARE ON THE RISE IN OUR COMMUNITY..
Report to your Direct Manager or After-Hours Manager if unwell...
Flu Vaccines A huge thank you to everyone who participated in this year's influenza vaccination program. Over the past four weeks, more than 300 staff vaccinations have been administered across NCN Health.
The Directions apply to healthcare workers whose roles involve direct contact with: Patients or clients Deceased persons or body parts Blood, body substances or infectious materials Contaminated equipment or surfaces Clinical environments where exposure to dropletspread infections, such as influenza, may occur Healthcare workers who are not covered by the Directions are still strongly encouraged to receive their annual influenza vaccination.
Under Victorian Secretary and Ministerial Directions, specified healthcare workers employed or engaged by prescribed healthcare settings must receive their seasonal influenza vaccination by 15 August each year
It is now your responsibility to provide evidence of vaccination or grant permission for the Infection Control Team to access your immunisation history through the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). To do this, please email NCNInfectionControl2@ncnhealth.o rg.au with either: Evidence of your influenza vaccination, or Permission for the team to access your AIR record, including: Full Name Date of Birth Medicare Number
NOT FOR GENERAL WASTE
Cobram Skip Bins
Please note that the bin on the right in this picture is for cardboard, plastic and glass bottles and containers, metal can and containers. Not for general rubbish. Cleanaway will not pick it up with anything else in it.
IMPORTANT
REMINDER
MANDATORY TRAINING DUE ...
All staff must complete their mandatory training by th September 30 . Log onto Kineo today to see what is outstanding. Don’t wait till the last minute!
MANDATORY TRAINING AND KINEO UPDATE This is a friendly reminder to complete your mandatory training. All mandatory modules are required to be finalised by 30 September 2026, or if you are a new staff member, within 3 months of your commencement, so we encourage you not to leave this until the last minute— getting started now and completing modules progressively can make it much more manageable.
In Kineo, you will see a section titled “Mandatory Training”— all modules within this section must be completed. There is also an “Other Courses” section, which includes optional modules that are not mandatory but are strongly recommended to complete.
Please note that additional modules may be added from time to time, so it’s a good idea to revisit Kineo periodically to ensure everything is up to date.
To help us manage enquiries efficiently and ensure that your learning records are up to date, please direct all Kineorelated queries including attendance sheets, certificates, or RPL records to NCNLearningDevelopment@ncnhealth.org.au. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
OPTIMA IS HERE! We are pleased to confirm that NCN Health has now officially gone live with Optima. This is a significant milestone for our organisation and reflects months of preparation, testing, training and teamwork across many departments. A special acknowledgement goes to the Payroll Team, roster managers and the Optima Project Team for the extraordinary effort that has gone into delivering this project while continuing day-to-day operations and supporting our people.
What this means Optima is now NCN Health’s primary rostering and leave management system. All roster managers can now stop managing rosters in both Optima and Roster On, please only update and use Optima for roster changes. The next pay will now be based only on Optima. Soon we will communicate dates for Roster On decommissioning, this will be done in a phased approach and until then, you can still use Roster On to check historical information and future rosters not yet created to Optima. NCN now enters the next phase with the vendor RL Datix called hypercare, which ensures any issues will continue to be triaged quickly with them.
Important reminders Please continue to check your roster regularly and notify your manager quickly if anything appears incorrect Roster managers are asked to continue maintaining good roster governance and timely approvals Some minor issues or adjustments may still arise as part of normal post-go-live activity and hypercare support. If this occurs, please be assured the project and payroll teams are actively monitoring and responding quickly.
Support available
If you require assistance, please contact: projectoptima@ncn health.org.au
PROJECT OPTIMA AND LOOP As part of our transition to the new Optima rostering system, we're also introducing a companion app called ‘Loop’. Loop is available to download on your phone and gives you easy access to: View your roster Apply for leave Request additional shifts If you prefer not to use your phone, Loop is also accessible via any web browser. Training videos on Optima and LOOP are available on the intranet here: https://hrhacloud.sharepoint.com/sites/NCNHealthIntranet/ SitePages/Optima.aspx? e=5lTqEP&share=IQDggScXlz7sSoiiHKSn7P8_AUhFfetmevjB zPg6Wj3MVwQ Questions? Change is hard! So, our team is here to support you during this transition with any queries relating to issues with swiping, implementation updates, providing training and answering any questions you have! Please contact via email: ProjectOptima@ncnhealth.org.au
Getting Started with Loop As part of our transition to the Optima rostering system, we’re excited to introduce Loop — a new app designed to make managing your work life easier.
With Loop, you can:
Important notes:
View your roster anytime Apply for leave Request additional shifts Set your availability
Clocking in/out is not available in the app — continue using fingerprint scanners Some features (like messaging) are not used at NCN Health Sensitive leave appears as “Unavailable” on team rosters
Download Loop via the App Store or Google Play and log in using your NCN email through Single SignOn . Prefer desktop? Access Loop via your web browser using the same login details. Training videos and further guidance will be available soon.
The app also includes a personal calendar where all shifts and leave are displayed, and a team calendar to view roster coverage across your area
PYSCHOCIAL HAZARD REPORTING PORTAL The new Psychosocial Hazard Reporting Portal (PHRP) is now available via the intranet (under Popular Hangouts, or the OHS page). This platform allows staff to report workplace issues that may impact mental health, safety or wellbeing—with the option to remain anonymous. Reporting early helps us identify risks, provide support and improve workplace culture. All reports are reviewed by the OHS team, managed confidentially, and used to inform improvements across the organisation. For more information, training opportunities or support, contact NCNOHS@ncnhealth.org.au.
Psychosocial Hazards New Victorian regulations clarify that psychosocial hazards must be managed in the same way as physical risks. Hazards such as bullying, harassment, violence, and exposure to traumatic material can cause serious psychological injury. The Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations 2025 introduce specific duties for Victorian employers to identify psychosocial hazards, control associated risks, and regularly review those controls.
PYSCHOSOCIAL PORTAL TRAINING FAQ
N O U Nthis system Does replace the existing VHIMS?
What if it’s an ongoing event and you can’t put an exact date and time?
What campus location do you select if the worker is based in community services IE: M2M?
Does the author get any notification and confirmation once a report has been submitted?
No, the psychosocial portal tool is in addition to the current VHIMS and is only to report hazards that impact on the psychological harm of workers
As this is a mandatory field select any date and time which roughly indicates the time you’ve perceived the issue to have commenced, then select YES to the question ‘Has this been an ongoing event’ and the estimated length of time you’ve been exposed to the hazard. In the ‘details of the event’ section provide an explanation of the ongoing exposure timeframe
In the ‘Where Did It Happen’ section select the NCN option and provide further detail in the ’Details of the event section’ No, because you don’t sign in the portal the system does not have any way to identify the author or send an automated response. If you provide your details in the ‘Who Was Affected’ section we will reach out to you on receipt of your hazard notification
PYSCHOSOCIAL PORTAL TRAINING FAQ
Do I get to know about the outcome of an investigation?
Are OHS team experienced in investigating workplace incidents.
Where the author of the report is identified, we will keep them informed of the progress and outcome of the investigation where appropriate. However, any confidential statements provided by other employees, personal information, or specific disciplinary actions arising from the investigation will remain confidential. Where the author is unknown or the report has been submitted anonymously, we are unable to provide updates on the investigation status, as there is no means of contacting the individual
Yes, workplace investigations form part of our day-to-day responsibilities, with the OHS team reviewing and investigating VHIMS reports daily. The OHS team have had training and are experienced in workplace incident investigations and Workplace investigator training. In addition, where required, matters can be escalated to a WorkSafe Psychosocial Inspector or the People and Culture team for further review, guidance, or formal investigation processes
Meryula Clinic (Sexual Health) @ NCN Health - Numurkah WHAT IS MERYULA CLINIC?
The Meryula Clinic is a free and confidential service run by GV Health and supported by NCN Health. The clinic is for all individuals within the region and is run by experienced nurses who specialise in sexual and reproductive health.
Bookings 14th Sept 16th November GV Health Community Service Access Unit 1800 222 582 (option 4)
SERVICES - SELF REFFERED
Testing & Treatment for infections that can be spread through sexual contact. Contraception, including Implanon insertion Emergency Contraception Pregnancy Testing Unplanned pregnancy counselling, treatment and referral Cervical Screening Tests > 25 yrs of age Genital pain and discomfort Sex work certificates Screening, counselling & referral for viruses in the blood Hepatitis C treatment Hepatitis B treatment and management HIV PrEP and nPEP Immunisation (HPV) Contact Tracing Referral to specialist services
Cervical Screening Available in Numurkah Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, but it is also one of the most preventable. Free cervical screening tests (formerly called pap smears) are available for Medicare card holders, with self-collection options and no referral required. Screening is recommended for anyone with a cervix aged 25–74 who has had sexual contact. The test is quick, simple, and could save your life. Appointments are available at Community Health @ GV Health, 121 Corio Street, Shepparton, or at special cervical screening clinics at NCN Health Numurkah, 2 Katamatite Road, on
September 28th November 23rd To book an appointment, call the GV Health Service Access Unit on 1800 222 582 (option 4). By keeping up with cervical screening, you are taking an important step to protect your health and wellbeing.
Join Social Club Committee! Help us decide the direction of the NCN Health Social Club We would love a representative from each department to come onboard and join the committee. Help us grow in the right direction
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Including more staff on the committee from Nathalia and Cobram to help in this process. What does the Social Club Committee do? Help organise social events for staff. You are wondering what the committee commitment is? Attend bimonthly meeting (usually go for about an hour) on a Monday in the evening every two months. What about, if I wish to become a social club member only, what are the benefits of becoming a member (if currently not a Social Club member)? Social Club costs you $5 per fortnight and currently offers the following; •
One entry into the monthly Billy Barrell monthly $30 draw
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Free or discounted tickets to social club events
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Free or discounted ticket to the NCN Health Club Christmas Party!
Scheduled for November 21, 2025. What do I need to do to become a member? Fill out an Authority to Deduct Form and email the completed form to NCN Payroll – A newsletter is a periodical publication, which can either be printed or published electronically. It is issued regularly, usually every week or every month, and it contains a variety of content. This can include articles, stories, photographs, and advertisements.
NCN HEALTH SOCIAL CLUB 2025
Upcoming Events
Billy y l h t Monrel Cash Bar ws! Dra
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Berrigan Family Race Day Berrigan Race Club.
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CHRISTMAS PARTY Venue to be confirmed!
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Save the Dates, more information will come out before each event! For more info, or to join social club, email ncnsocialclub@ncnhealth.org.au
NCN HEALTH SOCIAL CLUB 2026
Billy Barrel Winners July Winners Justin Sullivan Ashley Webb June Winners Carolyn Hargreaves Lauren O’Kane Please organise to collect your cash prize at the Main Reception, Numurkah Campus! You can organise for someone else to pick this up for you, but they will need to sign for it. For more info, or to join social club, email ncnsocialclub@ncnhealth.org.au
EXPRESSIONS
OF INTEREST The SWELL Committee are seeking expressions of interest from staff keen to join our Staff Wellness Committee in 2026.
WHAT WE ARE AFTER Staff who are interested in creating and promoting Staff Wellbeing programs, events and initiatives across NCN Health. Meetings are held monthly and we welcome all new ideas.
Monthly meetings. Small time commitment Positively impact the culture of NCN Health Help create new initiatives and programs for your colleagues.
Submit your EOI to ncnswell@ncnhealth.org.au
A reminder to send your pictures, stories and events to Communications! ncncommunications@ncnhealth.org.au