Community

In the last years, the Hunter New England and Central Coast has been affected by various disasters, including floods, bushfires, drought, the Covid-19 pandemic and a rodent plague.

If you need additional support, please contact any of the below 24/7 crisis support helplines.

Healthdirect Australia is the national virtual public health information service, providing 24/7 health information, advice and referral for all Australians no matter where you live and when you need help.

Funded by the Australian government, Healthdirect Australia provides trusted health services that are easily accessible via multiple channels — helplines, video call solutions, websites, service finders, mobile applications and social media networks.

Patientinfo is a health information portal to help you understand and manage your health conditions.