11 - 17 July is National Diabetes Week and despite nearly two million Australians living with diabetes, it is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatised health conditions in the country.
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May 2021 May 2021
Our PHN is offering ten people the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in the important area of grief and loss.
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April 2021 Apr 2021
With Heart week starting on Monday May 3 the PHN’s rural Clinical Council is urging all health professionals and community members to start a conversation about heart health and discuss the steps we all need to take to reduce our risk of developing heart disease.
Vaccination against influenza (flu) remains important this year. Free flu vaccines under the National Immunisation Program will become available in April 2021. Vaccinating in autumn provides protection before the peak influenza season.
Five (5) grants of $6,000 each are available to CALD support organisations in the Hunter New England and Central Coast areas to develop video, audio and/or printed materials to encourage local people in CALD community groups impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated social isolation to access local mental health and wellbeing support services.
A new counselling service spearheaded by ACON, Australia’s largest sexuality and gender diverse health organisation, will give LGBTQ community members more options in accessing inclusive and culturally appropriate mental health care and support. Pride Counselling provides counselling support to LGBTQ community members seeking an affordable service.
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December 2020 Dec 2020
The holiday season is often a busy time with much to do, attend and plan, which can bring up feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, and depressed.
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January 2020 Jan 2020
The stress of experiencing something such as a bushfire can leave people at a higher risk of developing depression or anxiety, even if they are not directly dealing with loss of property and/or possessions.
For the general public and health professionals about the use of masks by people exposed to bushfire smoke
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December 2019 Dec 2019
A range of services providing counselling and other support services to specific groups in Rural & Remote communities