News & Announcements

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

Four Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) will be established within the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network.

Primary care providers and their staff are increasingly finding themselves as part of the front line dealing with the impact of disasters.

Over recent years the Hunter New England and Central Coast regions experienced the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, bushfires, drought, extreme weather events including thunderstorms and severe floods, and a rodent plague.

Is your practice prepared if a patient discloses DFSV or abuse? A conversation could save a life.

The Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network’s (HNECC PHN) First Nations Health Access Team today launched Coffee on Country, a podcast aimed at raising health literacy among our indigenous community.

HNECC PHN is seeking expressions of interest from General Practices and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to participate in Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain GP Clinics in primary care settings funded over a four-year period.

A critical gap in the current domestic family violence (DFV) environment has been identified and addressed with the development of a pilot program providing timely primary health care including both physical and mental health for the victim and their children.

The aim of Urgent Care Services is to reduce the number of people presenting to emergency departments by addressing service gaps. On behalf of NSW Health, and in partnership with Central Coast and Hunter New England Local Health Districts, the PHN is assisting with the coordination of the Expressions of Interest (EOI) process for Urgent Care Services in our region. EOI related decisions will be made by NSW Health.

The current wait time for new Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients for both the private and public neurology services across the Hunter New England Local Health District is significant. Patients can expect to await up to and beyond 12 months to secure an appointment. A number of private neurologists are at capacity and have closed their books.

The PHN's Health-e Together Digital Care grants offer an opportunity for General Practice, Aboriginal Medical Services and Allied Health practioners to upgrade or implement digital health foundational services and supports. There is also a dedicated grant stream for improving telehealth services into Residential Aged Care facilities.