News & Announcements
February 01 2023
Government to invest $8.5 million supporting those with a lived experience of mental health to shape the policies and programs that affect them.
Funding of $7.5 million will establish and operate two independent national mental health lived experience peak bodies – one representing consumers and the other representing carers, families and kin.
January 24 2023
Primary Care Quality and Innovation Awards - Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Limited sponsorships remain for the Primary Care Quality and Innovation Awards 2023
January 12 2023
Looking after your health at festivals
While festivals are intended to be fun, extreme weather events and mass crowding may cause dangerous situations.
January 04 2023
Protecting Yourself from Bushfire Smoke
Bushfires are creating smoky conditions across much of NSW and in the Hunter New England and Central Coast region it’s predicted that these conditions may continue for some time.
December 26 2022
Snake and Spider Bite First Aid and Prevention
Prolonged periods of rain have fostered the growth of vegetation and the animals living within that habitat including an increase snakes and spiders.
December 19 2022
NSW Health reports a surge in Meningococcal disease cases
NSW Health has issued an alert to clinicians and the general community, highlighting that Meningococcal disease cases are above average for this time of year.
December 16 2022
headspace Wyong officially opened by the Hon Emma McBride MP
A vital service for young people has been officially opened today with Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, the Hon Emma McBride MP, cutting the ribbon at headspace Wyong.
December 15 2022
Health literacy improved due to the successful Rural Communities Project.
In 2019, the Primary Health Network (PHN) undertook a health needs assessment in Glen Innes and Tenterfield as part of its Rural Communities Project.
December 12 2022
Food Safety and Hygiene Guide for Christmas
Enjoying food with family and friends is part of many Christmas and summer holiday celebrations.
Unfortunately, due to things like warm weather, food sitting on tables for periods of time and higher consumption of seafood, there is also higher risk of getting a food-borne illness (food poisoning).