The percentage of people who can’t afford to visit a GP in the New England and North West region has increased 36% over the past four years, according to damning new research.
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Posted inArts, Health, Tamworth
Local artists to work on new Tamworth Mental Health Unit
Three local Aboriginal artists have been chosen to produce unique artworks for the new Tamworth Mental Health Unit.
Posted inGunnedah, Health
Major progress on Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment
The $53 million Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment has reached a significant construction milestone with the first major concrete pour complete.
Posted inEducation, Health, Warialda
Warialda Aboriginal trainee’s quest for rural healthcare equity
Warialda’s Jasmin Briggs is on a mission to improve healthcare access for Aboriginal people in rural and regional NSW.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Tamworth paramedics to benefit from world first vehicles to boost capabilities
Check out the new Hazardous Area Rescue Ambulance rig heading for Tamworth. The first of its kind in the world, ready to boost capabilities.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Better Oils, better heart health
What oils do you cook with? Tamworth Regional Council is asking you to make the switch and choose better oils for better heart health.
Posted inAwareness Events, Mental Health, Tamworth
Tamworth hosts second annual Green Market for National Headspace day
Tamworth’s Fitzroy Plaza was turned green this week as the community gathers to pause, reflect and connect for National Headspace Day.
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.