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About Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN) provides quality health services across the Riverland Mallee Coorong Region of South Australia, supporting the population of approximately 68,000. Riverland Mallee Coorong residents have access to a wide range of health care services in a number of locations. 

The main hub for the area is the Riverland General Hospital (Berri) with other facilities located at Barmera, Loxton, Renmark, Waikerie, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Lameroo, Pinnaroo and Karoonda. These health services vary in size and function and offer a broad range of surgical, medical, maternity, aged care, theatre, accident and emergency and outpatient, Aboriginal Health and Community Health services.

Find out more about the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network.

Program information

The RMCLHN midwife TPPP provides graduate midwives with:

  • orientation
  • extensive supernumerary days
  • structured professional development program in collaboration with the Women’s and Children’s Hospital
  • diverse clinical experience across the full scope of midwifery practice
  • specialised clinical mentors and coaches
  • preceptorship and peer support
  • networking and debriefing opportunities
  • part-time opportunities
  • annual leave.

Key benefits

The RMCLHN midwifery TPPP aims to support graduate midwifes to consolidate and develop skills and knowledge reflected in high quality midwifery care. The RMCLHN TPPP aligns with all aspects of the state-wide TPPP, is evidence-based, enhanced by rural midwives, and informed by the practical experience of our rural and regional workforce.

Midwifery care throughout the RMCLHN is offered through a Midwifery Model of Care – Midwifery Group Practice (MGP). This innovative service provides continuity of care to women and families within our Local Health Network – regardless of where they choose (or are required) to birth.

Hear from our nurses and midwives about the benefits of working at the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network.

For more information about the benefits of living and working in the Riverland Mallee Coorong, visit the Working at Riverland Mallee Coorong Health Network webpage.

Site locations and specialty rotations

The Riverland Midwifery Group Practice provides care for all women choosing to book in at a Riverland General Hospital. Antenatal and postnatal care is provided in Berri, Loxton and Waikerie, with birthing options at Riverland General Hospital and Loxton Hospital. The Riverland MGP cares for more than 300 women and babies per year.

Riverland General Hospital

The Riverland General Hospital is located in the Berri township. It has 38 hospital beds with services including acute medical, chemotherapy, rehabilitation, renal dialysis, surgical, maternity services, and 24-hour Emergency Department services.

Loxton Health Service

Loxton Hospital complex is a 22-bed acute facility including acute medical, surgical, maternity services, and a 24-hour Accident and Emergency service.

Murray Bridge Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital

Murray Bridge Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital has 46 hospital beds including acute inpatient medical and surgical services, two operating theatres, chemotherapy, renal, maternity services and 24 hour staffed Emergency Department.

The Murray Mallee Midwifery Group Practice provides care for all women who choose to book with the service.

Intake dates

  • February 2025
  • March 2025

Further information

For any further information about undertaking a Midwife TPPP within RMCLHN please contact the Advanced Nurse Midwife Education Manager by emailing Health.RMCLHNEducation@sa.gov.au or calling 0422 802 026.