News & Announcements

The PHN attended the UON Allied Health Employment Expo on Tuesday alongside a wide range of other exhibitors and approximately 300 students.

The PHN is committed to enhancing health outcomes and acknowledges the importance of physical activity. The Koori Knockout event centres around fitness, fostering community connections, promoting social and emotional well-being, and strengthening cultural ties among participants.

The NSW Government is boosting funding for the State’s 20 women’s health centres in its first Budget, delivering on its election commitment to improve access to healthcare for women.

Read the latest updates to Central Coast HealthPathways

As rural Australia faces a rising shortage of GPs, it’s never been more important to attract doctors into country communities. But attracting doctors is only half the battle, providing an environment they are happy to stay and thrive in is just as important.

September 13 2023 will mark the 16^th Anniversary of the United Nations (UN) Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

The Greater Choice for at Home Palliative Care measure (GCfAHPC) provides funding for coordinating palliative care through PHNs. As being cared for and dying at home is most people’s preference, the initiative aims to help make that possible. A recent Palliative Care Needs Assessment identified the need for an End of Life Coordinator, a role that will be commissioned in a pilot program in the Hunter region.

NSW Health is reminding people who are immunocompromised, pregnant, or aged over 65 years to avoid foods that can cause listeriosis, following several confirmed cases of listeria infection in NSW.

COVID-19 vaccines continue to be effective in reducing the risk of severe illness and death. This is particularly important for older adults and those with risk factors for severe disease (1).

The Tamworth Integrated Pain Service ‘TIPS’ team will now be taking some of their programs out to rural hubs to facilitate patient access to specialist healthcare.