On the 12th of February 1965, a group of students from the University of Sydney drew national and international attention by enduring on a 15-day bus journey through regional New South Wales to draw attention to the appalling living conditions of Aboriginal people....
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (PHN) has partnered with the University of Newcastle and the University of New England to take an innovative approach in helping to identify solutions that will address the mental health crisis across our region.
Emerging research has highlighted a relationship between diet and genetics, suggesting that individuals may benefit more from personalised dietary recommendations based on their genetics.
The End-of-Life Care Coordination in Primary Care Pilot Program has been developed in response to needs identified in the PHN’s Palliative Care Needs Assessment.
Taking time to review business performance is fundamental for long-term success and can pay dividends for general practice business owners. SAVI’s Viability Assessment Platform (VAP) and survey is officially live, and we invite all general practice businesses to participate.
We are delighted to share an initiative by the Australian Digital Health Agency that aims to enhance the digital health literacy of health care professionals, both patients and their carers. In an era where technology is transforming the healthcare landscape, healthcare professionals must guide their patients in navigating and utilising digital health tools effectively.
The aim of this research project is to evaluate the efficacy of a practice nurse-coordinated intervention - Targeting Treatable Traits in COPD to Prevent Hospitalisations (TERRACOTTA) – in the Australian primary care.
The General Practice Sustainability and Viability Initiative (SAVI) has been launched by the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN), leading a fundamental shift towards a sustainable and thriving primary healthcare sector.
This study aims to compare strategies to motivate and support people with low back pain to keep on track with the advice they have been given.
Upper Hunter residents will soon have greater access to free mental health support with Social Futures* confirmed as the provider of a new Head to Health centre for the region.