Deakin University preventative health experts will join a team of researchers in Tamworth this week in the first step of a long-term project aimed at improving nutrition-related health outcomes within the community.
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has announced the launch of the Supporting Recovery pilot program, aimed at providing trauma-informed recovery care for victim-survivors of family, domestic, and sexual violence (DFSV) in the NSW Central Coast and Moree regions.
Muswellbrook Medicare Mental Health Centre was officially opened today by The Hon Assistant Minister Emma McBride, and Federal Member for Hunter, Dan Repacholi MP. Commissioned by the PHN the new centre provides mental health services for adults across the Hunter Valley dealing with emotional distress or life challenges.
A collaborative effort between the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN), the Inverell Shire Council and the local medical practices has resulted in the successful recruitment of three additional General Practitioners to the region in the last year.
Following a national call for innovative healthcare projects, pilots, and programs, five pioneering initiatives will collectively receive $1.485 million in funding. These projects aim to advance digital health solutions and enhance community access to healthcare services across the Hunter New England and Central Coast regions.
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.
expanding and enhancing DFSV projects, mental health services, workforce initiatives and Urgent Care Clinics.
The PHN is offering $1 million in funding in psychosocial grants for evidence based non-clinical psychosocial programs that will assist in increasing individual and community wellbeing, providing much needed low intensity mental health options.
The PHN held two Pitch Nights this month, showcasing pitches from four local suicide prevention organisations and allowing participants to pledge funding for those they feel best meet the needs of the community.
The Heart Foundation’s Tamworth Walking Group (Tamworth Trekkers) and Tamworth Cardiovascular Working Group have invited the Tamworth community to join the Heart Week Walk on Tuesday 7 May.