Disaster Management for Communities
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.
Community
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Need Help?
If you need additional support, please contact any of the below 24/7 crisis support helplines.
Local Health Services
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.
Patientinfo
Patientinfo is a health information portal to help you understand and manage your health conditions.
Better Health for the Bush Glen Innes
Better Health for the Bush Glen Innes is a pilot project where the PHN will work with the Glen Innes community to develop a Health Hub.
Health campaigns
Bounce into Better Health
Maintaining a healthy weight is something most people struggle with at some point.
Summer Hazards
We're expecting a very hot and dry summer, and because of this we need to be prepared for a range of hazards including heat, bush fire and smoke. Each of these hazards can cause health problems including dehydration, heat exhaustion, coughing or breathing difficulties from smoke