July 06 2023
July is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month in Australia.
Many people have never heard of Head and Neck Cancer (HNC), until they, or a loved one is diagnosed.
Many people have never heard of Head and Neck Cancer (HNC), until they, or a loved one is diagnosed.
What is Palliative Care? In acknowledgement of National Palliative Care Week, The PHN has developed a short educational video to help people understand more about palliative care.
Care finders provide face-to-face support to vulnerable older people who would not be able to arrange aged care services without intensive assistance and do not have a family member or friends who can help.
The PHN is encouraging people across the Hunter, New England and Central Coast to consider their future health care preferences and understand the importance of advance care planning, during this year’s Advance Care Planning week.
Today is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) where we celebrate the contributions and achievements of all Australians with disability and this year's theme is “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world”.
The PHN has launched a LGBTQIA+ Ally Collaborative with support from ACON to promote an inclusive work environment.
Flood Recovery, Community Wellbeing and Resilience Grants of between $5,000 and $50,000 have been provided to NGOs and community groups to deliver projects promoting mental wellbeing and resilience.
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The Australian Government will invest more than $315 million over four years to extend the National Ice Action Strategy (NIAS) aiming to reduce the impact of ice, other drugs and alcohol.
Newcastle Safe Haven has recently re-opened its doors following a temporary closure due to the COVID-19 lockdowns.