March 21 2022
Newcastle Safe Haven re-opens for crisis support
Newcastle Safe Haven has recently re-opened its doors following a temporary closure due to the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Newcastle Safe Haven has recently re-opened its doors following a temporary closure due to the COVID-19 lockdowns.
The Mind Health Service Connect Line provides an easy-to-use phone line to assist with navigation of, and referral to psychosocial support services.
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March 2021 Mar 2021
We are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the Hunter, New England and Central Coast communities as reflected in our existing and future partnerships across a range of health issues.
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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January 2021 Jan 2021
The Primary Health Network has received Bushfire Recovery Community Wellbeing funding from the Federal government for the provision of non-clinical, evidence based mental health wellbeing activities.
The Smiling Mind organisation has developed an app-based mindfulness program designed to provide busy healthcare workers with easily accessible information, resources and practical activities designed to support good mental health and wellbeing.
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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.
PHN supports the Life in Mind National Communications Charter
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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.