PRAMS

29/06/2026

🚁🚁🚁 Sarah Mitchell MLC Gunnedah Shire Council Advocating for reinstatement of helipad at Gunnedah Hospital.
An extremely important service for our community. When every second counts driving to the airport should not be the best option in an emergency.

This morning I stood with Gunnedah Shire Mayor Colleen Fuller near the hospital helipad site, calling on the NSW Labor Government to bring back the helicopter landing service to our local hospital.

After successfully calling for papers in the NSW Parliament, I’ve been reading through hundreds of pages of government documents on this issue. And so far it seems the only thing standing in the way of a functioning helipad at Gunnedah Hospital is inaction from the NSW Government and a lack of funding.

If helicopters can land at city hospitals, they can land here. Regional patients deserve the same access to critical care. Full stop.

Along with Kevin Anderson we won’t stop pushing until this is delivered for our local community 🚁🏥

17/06/2026

A good start Kevin Anderson.
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🚁 the Gunnedah Helipad location MUST be resolved. When every minute counts landing at the airport is not the solution.

🩺👩‍⚕️urgent intervention is required to grow and support maternity services. We need a fully-staffed, fully-functioning hospital. We want the next generation to be born in Gunnedah not in Tamworth, Armidale, Inverell, or by the side the road!

🩻🏥 CT scans at Gunnedah Hospital will result in faster, more accurate assessments which could be life saving and reduce unnecessary trips to Tamworth when patients are already experiencing trauma.

NSW Health
Chris Minns
Daniel Mookhey MLC
Kevin Anderson MP

🏪💦 What’s next for our region? 🏪🏠💦

The 2026/27 NSW Budget is next week.

I’ve got a strong plan for our region, meaning I’ve got a long wish-list for the upcoming budget.

We are a growing community and deserve our fair share to support that growth.

I want to see funding for Goonoo Goonoo Road, Port Stephen’s Cutting and the Nioka Palliative care unit retained. The government should get on with building these Coalition-funded projects!

I’m also looking at what’s next. I want more funding for:

✅ Renal and chemotherapy services at Gunnedah Hospital

✅ Funding to reinstate the Gunnedah Hospital helipad

✅ An extension of the PolAir drone program to support Tamworth and Gunnedah police

✅ Planning money for a new school in Moore Creek

✅ Funding for a new plan for Tamworth’s water security

✅ Werris Creek and Manilla Fire Station upgrades

✅ More money for our roads

✅ A return of the Connecting Country Communities Mobile Blackspot Program

✅ Health worker accomodation for Barraba

This is just the start. If there’s anything you’re keen to see, drop a comment below!

11/06/2026

A friendly reminder for the women in our community 💕

The BreastScreen NSW mobile screening service will be visiting Gunnedah from 22 June to 8 July, making it easier than ever to prioritise your health.

A breast screen takes just a short time, is completely free, and could make all the difference. If you’re aged 50–74 and due for your two-yearly screening, now is the perfect opportunity to book. Women aged 40–49 and 75+ are also welcome to attend.

Where: Gunnedah Hospital (access via the Alkira Aged Care entrance)
When: 22 June – 8 July 2026
Bookings: Call 13 20 50 or book online via http://breastscreen.nsw.gov.au

Life gets busy, but your health matters too. Take a moment to book your appointment and encourage the important women in your life to do the same. A simple reminder to a friend, sister, mum or colleague could help save a life.

Let’s look after ourselves and each other. 🌸

27/05/2026

The airport is not the best location for Gunnedah’s helipad. Sarah Mitchell MLC is on the case!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY1QMLGTfbP/?igsh=NjliYmp4bW5hd3dm

27/05/2026

Jai Arrow’s shock MND diagnosis, just days before Neale Daniher’s death has thrown this beast of a disease into the spotlight today.
A heartbreaking disease that continues to affect far too many Australians, and too many in regional and rural Australia. In this interview Dr Dominuc Rowe says if you live in regional and rural Australia your 40% more likely to die from MND. He believes there is an environmental link and making the disease "notifiable" could help unlock the causes and find a treatment.

Today, Professor Dominic Rowe AM spoke directly with NSW health authorities and politicians about how we can better understand Motor Neurone Disease, its impact and his call for it to be re-classified as 'notifiable' — making it a disease that MUST be reported to health authorities.

17/01/2026

Looking forward to the release of NSW Doctor Magazine with Gunnedah local talent Dr. Sarah Woodford featuring in the upcoming edition. https://www.amansw.com.au/the-nsw-doctor-autumn-2025/

CALL OF THE COUNTRY: For Dr Sarah Woodford, returning to practise as a trainee general practitioner in Gunnedah is more than a homecoming.
It has given her a deep sense of connection and community, and the ability to give back to the townspeople who raised her.
In the next edition of NSW Doctor, due out in a few weeks, Dr Woodford talks about the Rural Generalist Single Employer Pathway where she is able to rotate between hospital and general practice under one contract, providing stability and continuity throughout her training - and continuity of care for patients.
Look out for the next edition soon.

17/01/2026

Redeveloped Gunnedah Emergency Department is now open. Check out Infrastructure Magazine article for more details on the redevelopment.

A new acute services building at Gunnedah Hospital is now welcoming patients, marking a major milestone for the $53M redevelopment.

17/01/2026

The $53 million Gunnedah Hospital redevelopment is now welcoming patients, visitors and staff to the new acute services building.

The new emergency department is now open for patients.

The emergency department car park off Anzac Parade includes a new drop-off/pick-up zone and accessible parking options to make access easier.

The hospital main entry continues to be accessed from Marquis Street.

WATCH our video to learn how to navigate around the new facility via the redevelopment website - https://ow.ly/hr8g50XX3Iu.

03/12/2025

Wrapping Up 2025 with the P.R.A.M.S Committee

We celebrated our final P.R.A.M.S charity committee meeting for 2025 — and what a wonderful way to finish the year! Our group had the privilege of touring the newly renovated hospital, including the impressive new Emergency Department. It was inspiring to see the upgrades and the incredible work happening behind the scenes to support families across our region.

This year has been full of dedication, fundraising, collaboration, and community spirit. Every member of our committee has contributed their time, ideas, and energy to help support local mothers, babies, and families.

Thank you to everyone who has supported P.R.A.M.S throughout 2025. We’re proud of the difference we’ve made, and we can’t wait to continue that momentum in the new year.

Here’s to a restorative break and an exciting 2026 ahead!