All the latest news from NCN Health.
Help us name the ‘New Lodge’!
A new Public Sector Residential Aged Care Service (PSRACS) is being built in Numurkah. The new facility, which will be built off Hurley Court, next to the current NCN Health Numurkah Urgent Care Centre and Karinya Nursing Home, will eventually replace the current Numurkah Pioneers Memorial Lodge. We’re excited to be creating a new home for our residents, and we are seeking your input on what it should be called. We recognise how meaningful Numurkah Pioneer Memorial Lodge is to our residents, staff, and wider community. While we are unable to carry this name forward, it may be a variation of the name. Broadly, we are looking for ideas that reflect our future, our community and a sense of belonging that makes the new building feel like home. Read on to find out how you can be part of history!
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Celebrating 100 Years
Happy birthday and congratulations to Melva McPherson who celebrated her 100th birthday, with friends, family and staff at Numurkah Pioneer Memorial Lodge on March 23. The group enjoyed a delicious cake from Rush in Numurkah, shared stories of Melva’s life and reflected on the many changes Melva has seen in 100 years. Born in Cobram in 1926, Melva moved to Numurkah in the 1940s where she met and married her husband and became part of the family business. Melva has lived a life of family, community connection and travel, here her daughter shares a few memories of Melva’s incredible story.
Read moreNCN Health Strategic Plan 2026 – 2030
NCN Health is proud to introduce our Strategic Plan for 2026–2030 — setting the direction for the next five years and providing a clear framework to guide our priorities, decisions and actions within three broad strategic themes; Community, Workforce and Organisation. It also positions our planning relative to the Hume Local Health Network strategic directions and address our commitment to the Health Service Plan (2024).
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Community Representation Essential to Project Planning
NCN Health welcomes Rosemary Kennett, Patrick Kempton and Graham Henderson, who have been selected as Consumer Representatives on the Project Control Group for the development of the new Public Sector Residential Aged Care in Numurkah. The consumer representatives will have input on 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’.
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From Planning to Progress: NCN Health’s New Public Sector Residential Aged Care Development
The $55 million Public Sector Residential Aged Care (PSRAC) development at NCN Health Numurkah is progressing steadily, with substantial behind-the-scenes planning and preparation laying the groundwork for the future of aged care in our region. The new facility, which will be built off Hurley Court, adjacent to the current NCN Health Numurkah Urgent Care Centre and Karinya Nursing Home, will replace the current Numurkah Pioneers Memorial Lodge. Land acquisition negotiations and general site preparations including demolition of several dwellings on Hurley Court were completed last year. The building tender has closed and a building contract is expected to be awarded very soon.
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Something to Smile About – Dental Care Closer to Home
NCN Health Cobram campus has recently installed an OPG (Orthopantomogram) machine, delivering a major boost to our local dental services and making care more accessible for the community. An OPG machine provides specialised panoramic dental X-rays that are essential for diagnosing and planning a wide range of dental treatments.
Read moreZdena’s Story
Congratulations to Numurkah Pioneer Memorial Lodge Resident, Zdena Cykner who celebrated her 100th birthday at The Lodge surrounded by family and friends in January. To mark the occasion, Zdena’s son, and only child, Paul, shared her remarkable life story.
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Funding Announced for Dialysis and Same-Day Cancer Service Planning.
The Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas visited NCN Health Cobram on Thursday 27th November 2025. During this visit, the Minister announced a $255,000 investment to support the planning for a new day-stay dialysis unit and same-day cancer care service at the health service. To further assist local patients, the Minister also announced a one-off grant for NCN Health to deploy two dedicated patient transport vehicles. These vehicles will make it easier for people to travel safely and comfortably to their appointments, while the new facility is planned for.
Read moreAnnual General Meeting on November 26th
The NCN Health Board of Directors invites you to attend, in person or online, the Annual General Meeting. The AGM is an opportunity to table the Annual Report and celebrate our Staff Service Awards and Annual Awards. This year the AGM will be held in Numurkah, on Wednesday 26th November, 4pm. You are invited to attend in person or via zoom.
Read moreEarly Works Commence on the ‘new’ Pioneers Lodge
After months of planning, consultation and design, early works to prepare for the new 'Pioneers Lodge' have begun at NCN Health Numurkah. Land acquisition negotiations were recently finalised and NCN Health has appointed Crow Constructions to manage the early works of this project. This includes the demolition of several dwellings on Hurley Court, general site clean-up and preparation. This is expected to take 2 – 3 weeks in total.
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