News & Announcements

Are you a GP passionate about improving health outcomes for those affected by Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence (DFSV)? The Primary Health Network (PHN) is looking to expand its pool of Medical Educators to help primary care professionals spot the signs, start the conversation and link for specialist support.

No specialist DFSV experience is required—just a dedication to raising awareness and improving health outcomes. Men are especially encouraged to apply.

The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) unveiled today its Safe and Healthy: Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence (DFSV) Framework, marking a pivotal step towards realising the National Plan’s vision of eradicating violence against women and children.

The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has produced a brief video showcasing the success of the PHN’s pilot program, the Domestic and Family Violence Primary Care Outreach Team.

The PHN is looking to expand its pool of Medical Educators to help General Practice and the broader primary care sector spot the signs, start the conversation and link for specialist support for patients who are experiencing Domestic Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV).

HNECC PHN is one of six PHNs nationally that have been selected to trial an innovative Domestic Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) pilot ensuring victim-survivors are well supported in all aspects of their daily lives through trauma-informed, culturally safe, and accessible services that support long-term recovery and healing.

As the holiday season approaches, filled with joy and festivities, it's crucial to recognise that not everyone experiences this time of year with the same sense of celebration. While for many, it's a time for reflection, festivity, and gathering with family and friends, for others, it can be a time of fear.

The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network invites service providers in the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) (including child sexual abuse) and Mental Health sectors to attend an online information session.

As part of the Commonwealth funded Family, Domestic and Sexual violence pilot initiative, the PHN will procure additional services to deliver an integrated model of support for victim-survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse (SV and CSA). These services will closely link to existing family and domestic violence services commissioned by the PHN and increase the capacity and capability of primary care to better care for victim-survivors. The scope of these services will be co-design ahead of the Request for Proposal (RFP) being released in November 2023.

The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) is one of six PHNs that have been selected to pilot a new model of trauma-informed care to support victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence commencing in 2024.

The PHN is supporting two primary care workers to attend She is not your rehab "How To Do The Work" half day training.