Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network - Transition to Professional Practice Program (TPPP) for Midwives
About Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN) consists of 27 public health facilities including six acute hospitals, four Community Health sites, six Multi-Purpose Services, ten Residential Aged Care facilities (with a total of 387 beds) and one owned medical practice. It also incorporates Country Health Connect Riverland Mallee Coorong.
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. These services include Accident and Emergency, Day and Inpatient Surgery, Aboriginal Health, Obstetric Services, Community Health, and Aged Care services.
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 the newly qualified Registered Midwife to consolidate and develop skills and knowledge reflected in high quality midwifery care. The RMCLHN transition program aligns with all aspects of the state-wide transition to professional practice program, is evidence-based, enhanced by rural midwives, and informed by the practical experience of our rural and regional workforce
Midwifery care throughout the Riverland mallee Coorong is offered through a Midwifery Model of Care – Midwifery Group Practice. 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
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
Riverland General Hospital is located in the Berri township. It has 38 hospital beds, services include: Acute Medical, Chemotherapy, Rehabilitation, Renal Dialysis, Surgical, Maternity Services, and 24-hour Emergency Department Services.
Loxton Hospital complex is a 22 bed acute facility including: acute medical, surgical, maternity services, and a 24 hour Accident and Emergency service.
The Riverland Midwifery Group Practice provides care for all women choosing to book in at a Riverland 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.
Murray Bridge Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital has 46 hospital beds including: Acute inpatient Medical and Surgical Services; 2 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. They care for more than 300 women and babies per year.
Intake dates
- February 2026
Information sessions
If you wish to participate in a teams information session please email RMCLHNEducation@sa.gov.au to express your interest.
Further information
For any further information about undertaking a Midwife TPPP within RMCLHN please contact the Advanced Nurse Midwife Education Manager by emailing RMCLHNEducation@sa.gov.au or calling 0422 802 026.