Calls for urgent, practical reform of rural healthcare have intensified this past week, with the Country Mayor’s Association formally backing the Better Care, Closer to Home Alliance push for a new Rural Health Action Plan
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Posted inEducation, Good News, Health, New England
UNE secures 10 medical places in national push for more GPs
The University of New England has been selected as one of 10 universities nationwide to receive additional Commonwealth-supported medical places, in a major win for regional health workforce education.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics, Social issues and services
Boost to paediatric allied health workforce set to reduce wait times across NSW
Children and families across New South Wales are set to benefit from significantly improved access to essential health services, following the recruitment of 32 new paediatric allied health professionals under the Minns Labor Government’s $17.9 million investment.
Posted inHealth, Local News
More care for utes than health: rural men’s harsh truth
Long distances are not the only thing stopping young rural men seeing their doctor, with social stigma and loneliness also hindering care.
Posted inFeature, Health, Kempsey, Port Macquarie
North Coast nurses and midwives honoured at statewide excellence awards
Healthcare workers from the Mid North Coast have been honoured at the 2025 NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards, with Kempsey and Port Macquarie nursing staff taking out two of the night’s top accolades.
Posted inClarence Valley, Feature, Health
MP joins paramedics to launch e-petition for 24/7 Intensive Care Paramedic coverage in the Clarence Valley
Clarence Nationals MP joined local paramedics in Grafton today to launch a community e-Petition calling on the NSW Government to urgently support an increase in Intensive Care Paramedic staffing across the Clarence Valley.
Posted inFeature, Grafton, Health
Major step forward for $263.8 million Grafton Hospital Redevelopment
The $263.8 million redevelopment of Grafton Base Hospital has taken a major step forward, with the Clarence Valley community now invited to review and provide feedback on the project.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Australian-first digital tool helps calculate cancer risk from alcohol use
An Australian-first digital tool will help people make healthier choices by educating them about the risk of alcohol-related cancers.
Posted inHealth, Local News, News
Rural Mothers Receive Postnatal Support Via PHN’s Innovative Virtual Psychologist Pilot
Rural mothers in Narrabri, Gunnedah, and Moree to receive crucial postnatal mental health support through a new pilot program.
Posted inHealth, Local News, News
Suicide prevention programs receive $900 000 boost via PHNs pitch night events
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) held two Pitch Nights this month, showcasing pitches from four local suicide prevention organisations and allowing participants to pledge funding for those they feel best meet the needs of the community. Read more here.