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.
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New Health Hub headed for Glen Innes
Glen Innes has been identified as the preferred site a for a new four-year pilot Health Hub program, aimed to attract more medical professionals to the bush and improve patient access.
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More tools for local doctors to provide a sustainable and thriving healthcare sector
Doctor viability has been an area of concern nationwide but now there is a new initiative launching this month to help.
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Local health organisation finalist in national awards
Local non profit HealthWISE has been named as a finalist for two National Rural and Remote Health Awards.
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New bus for TAMS brings better access for Elders, disabled
The Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service – Aboriginal Corporation (TAMS) has taken delivery of a new bus fitted out with wheelchair access
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New England included in new trauma-informed care trial
The New England will be included in a pilot of a new model of trauma-informed care to support victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence commencing in 2024.
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Ezidi support program renamed to give community ownership
An initiative which helps Armidale Ezidi people navigate the Australian health system has launched a new name and symbol to instil a sense of ownership in the community.
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Launch of First Nations Health and Wellness Framework
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has launched a new framework to help close the health and wellness gap
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The Men’s Table launches 150th group in Inverell
National men’s mental health and suicide prevention charity, The Men’s Table, has launched its 150th Table in Inverell.
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Single Employer Model delivers more GPs and ED doctors for the New England
Progress is being made on the rollout of the single employer GP model, with Tamworth and Armidale hospitals identified as initial trial sites.