The New England will be included in a pilot of a new model of trauma-informed care to support victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence commencing in 2024.
Health
Ezidi support program renamed to give community ownership
An initiative which helps Armidale Ezidi people navigate the Australian health system has launched a new name and symbol to instil a sense of ownership in the community.
Launch of First Nations Health and Wellness Framework
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has launched a new framework to help close the health and wellness gap
The Men’s Table launches 150th group in Inverell
National men’s mental health and suicide prevention charity, The Men’s Table, has launched its 150th Table in Inverell.
Single Employer Model delivers more GPs and ED doctors for the New England
Progress is being made on the rollout of the single employer GP model, with Tamworth and Armidale hospitals identified as initial trial sites.
UNE Medical announces the arrival of three new doctors
It looks like the recovery from the severe GP shortage earlier this year has definitely begun with the announcement of three new doctors at UNE’s Medical Centre.
Northwest Health selected to operate urgent care centre in Tamworth
Tamworth will soon get an extended hours bulk-billing Urgent Care Clinic, with the Prime Minister announcing today that Northwest Health will operate the clinic.
Tamworth’s new mental health unit to include support for struggling kids
The next community information session about the new mental health facility will take place today at 11am, at Tamworth Hospital.
Hunter New England Health denies no doctor claims at Armidale hospital
Hunter New England Local Health District has denied claims made by Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall that Armidale Hospital will go without a doctor for 60 hours next week.
Free parking at hospitals from 1 August
One cost will soon be eliminated at many travelling patients, with the NSW Government making parking free at Tweed, Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Maitland and Belmont (Lake Macquarie) hospitals.