Tamworth’s Fitzroy Plaza was turned green this week as the community gathers to pause, reflect and connect for National Headspace Day.
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Posted inGrants and funding, Health, Indigenous, Narrabri Shire, Tamworth
NSW Government boosts patient travel scheme
NSW patients have received more money back in their pockets thanks to increased travel subsidies, with the average reimbursement per patient higher than ever before at $482.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Postcards and coasters to provide innovative mental health support to ‘hard-to-reach’ rural men
The Tamworth Suicide Prevention Collaborative launches a new initiative aimed at providing mental health support to hard-to-reach rural men.
Posted inGeneral News, Health, What's on
Samuel Johnson returns to the New England for free events on precision medicine
Founder of Love Your Sister and Gold Logie-winning actor Samuel Johnson is coming back to the New England on his quest to ensure Precision Medicine is the standard care for all cancer patients.
Posted inGeneral News, Health
Pharmacy pill trial becomes ‘business as usual’
More ways of expanding health care are being considered amid a GP shortage, with women to continue being able to access contraceptive pills at NSW chemists.
Posted inGrants and funding, Health, Local News
Regional NSW clinicians to benefit from heartfelt donation
Palliative Care clinicians in the New England are invited to apply for a scholarship to further their learning and professional development.
Posted inAgriculture, Mental Health, Science and Research
UNE wants to know how to support farmers on the frontline of extreme weather events
Volatile weather around the globe sees Australia experiencing extreme events at an unprecedented rate, and UNE researchers have launched a new survey to find out how it’s affecting farmers.
Posted inEducation, Gwydir Shire, Health, Moree
Scholarships for Moree and Gwydir health students
Its back! A $10,000 boost is on offer for local health students, with applications now open for two long running scholarships.
Posted inEducation, Health, Tenterfield
Tenterfield Care kick-starting careers for local high-school students
A group of Year 12 students from Tenterfield are about to complete their School Based Traineeship with real experience backing them.
Posted inGeneral News, Health, Walcha
New England Naturopathy reopens in Walcha
After almost seven years away, Walcha’s New England Naturopathy has reopened, bringing holistic health services back to town.