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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.
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.
Patientinfo is a health information portal to help you understand and manage your health conditions.
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.
The Your Health, Your Community, Your Say series is targeting communities across all 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) within the PHN footprint. Participants are being sought from all areas to take part in a live online forum and answer a series of specific questions about the status of current health services.
As we mark the first year of this initiative, we are eager to hear from you—our community members. Your insights are invaluable in helping us understand the impact of our services and identify areas for improvement.
Maintaining a healthy weight is something most people struggle with at some point.
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