EPISODE · May 3, 2026 · 19 MIN
Lakes Country of the Basin - Healthcare in Menindee
from Far West of Centre - Health in Outback NSW · host Integrated Care FWLHD
Today we continue our journey through the district sites ofthe Far West Local Health District where we find our way to Menindee, famous as the oldest European settlement on the Darling River, the last stop for ill-fated Burke and Wills, and the impressive Kinchega Woolshed. Menindee is also renowned for its vast and beautiful Menindee Lakes, which attracts visitors for its beauty, fishing and birdlife.Today “the girl from Ireland”, Kate Kingston, joins us in thestudio to share what it's like to work in Menindee, how Kate found her way to Menindee and what brought her back to such a magnificent place.Join us each fortnight for a new episode where we showcaseone of many dedicated and driven district staff members who strive to deliver excellent health care in the rural and remote locations of the Far West Local Health District.Join us each fortnight for a new episode where we showcase one of many dedicated and driven district staff members who strive to deliver excellent health care in the rural and remote locations of the Far West Local Health District.Hosted by Heidi Drenkhahn and produced by Juanita White for the Integrated Care Team, Far West Local Health District.Listener discretion is advised, as episodes may discuss or name Indigenous people who are deceased. Information provided in this podcast is correct at the time of recording and is generalised information. If you require further individualised health care advice, please contact your health care provider.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/successLicense code: GPJJWCGZMJREMTIN
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Today we continue our journey through the district sites ofthe Far West Local Health District where we find our way to Menindee, famous as the oldest European settlement on the Darling River, the last stop for ill-fated Burke and Wills, and the impressive Kinchega Woolshed. Menindee is also renowned for its vast and beautiful Menindee Lakes, which attracts visitors for its beauty, fishing and birdlife.Today “the girl from Ireland”, Kate Kingston, joins us in thestudio to share what it's like to work in Menindee, how Kate found her way to Menindee and what brought her back to such a magnificent place.Join us each fortnight for a new episode where we showcaseone of many dedicated and driven district staff members who strive to deliver excellent health care in the rural and remote locations of the Far West Local Health District.Join us each fortnight for a new episode where we showcase one of many dedicated and driven district staff members who strive to deliver excellent health care in the rural and remote locations of the Far West Local Health District.Hosted by Heidi Drenkhahn and produced by Juanita White for the Integrated Care Team, Far West Local Health District.Listener discretion is advised, as episodes may discuss or name Indigenous people who are deceased. Information provided in this podcast is correct at the time of recording and is generalised information. If you require further individualised health care advice, please contact your health care provider.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/successLicense code: GPJJWCGZMJREMTIN
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