August 04 2023
Dying to Know Day - August 8
2023 marks the eleventh year of the Dying to Know Day campaign, and is an initiative of The GroundSwell Project
2023 marks the eleventh year of the Dying to Know Day campaign, and is an initiative of The GroundSwell Project
headspace Lake Haven has today officially opened its doors as a full centre, providing an upgraded and expanded service for young people across the Central Coast. The service, originally funded as a three day/week satellite site in 2015, recently received additional funding to upgrade to a full headspace centre.
The Narrabri Dementia Committee has reconnected and recommenced following funding provided through the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network’s (HNECC PHN) Community COVID-19 Reconnection Grants.
With cases of Influenza increasing throughout the community, and immunisation levels remaining low, the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network has developed a suite of short community videos to encourage vaccination.
A grant program to address the growing number of under-screened communities eligible to participate in the National Breast Screening Program has delivered significant improvements to screening rates of First Nations people across the HNECC PHN region.
A grant program targeting flood-affected communities in the New England region has delivered significant improvements to the mental health and social connectedness of a complex cohort* who often fall through the gaps in existing services.
Inclusive care supported by the PHN
While the temperatures are cold and mosquito numbers are low, now is the best time to start preparing yourself against mosquito-borne disease this coming summer. Getting vaccinated against JEV is a great first step you can take before the mosquito season begins, to ensure you’re giving yourself the highest level of protection from the disease.
Five leaders who have displayed outstanding dedication to providing quality primary care over the course of their career have been inducted into the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network Dedication to Service Hall of Fame.
A digital health platform delivering therapeutic support in remote areas, a first-of-its-kind rehabilitation centre for women, and a program providing support to separated fathers are among the recipients of the 2023 Primary Care Quality and Innovation Awards.