News & Announcements

This report summarises the outcomes findings from an independent evaluation of several of the PHN's Older Australians Mental Health Pilot programs.

Advance care planning involves planning for your future health care. It enables you to make some decisions now about the health care you would or would not like to receive if you were to become seriously ill and unable to communicate your preferences or make treatment decisions.

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.

After identifying a lack of social connectedness in the elderly following COVID-19, the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) commissioned Live Life Get Active to pilot the Active Ageing Program in five retirement villages across the region.

Aged care is currently experiencing immense change based on the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Much of this change is being led by the Australian Government and by aged care providers. As researchers, we want to understand how we can best support this change. We want to know what you think are most critical areas to research in residential aged care.

In June 2023, the PHN launched an early intervention pilot program for General Practices to participate in a frailty screening program using the FRAIL Scale, a validated screening tool.

A collaborative pilot project investigating a new model of care in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) is providing valuable insights into innovative ways to improve health care for residents.

Researchers uncover evidence in hospital data showing link between dementia and self-harm.

The PHN is encouraging people across the Hunter, New England and Central Coast to consider their future health care preferences and understand the importance of advance care planning, during this year’s Advance Care Planning week.

Osteoporosis Australia (OA) now known as Healthy Bones Australia hosted a National Forum with leading Australian clinical experts to develop a Position Statement on the management of osteoporosis.