Long distances are not the only thing stopping young rural men seeing their doctor, with social stigma and loneliness also hindering care.
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Posted inArmidale, Health
Free sexual health training for youth workers in Armidale
Youth workers and professionals who support young people in the New England region are invited to register for The Nitty Gritty, a free one-day training course in reproductive and sexual health.
Posted inHealth, Tenterfield
Virtual Health Pod launches in Tenterfield
A first-of-its-kind in NSW telehealth pod is now operational in Tenterfield, providing bulk-billed psychology appointments to local residents, without the need to travel.
Posted inGeneral News, Mental Health
UNE offers free emergency psychological first aid
The University of New England Psychology Clinic and UNE School of Psychology are supporting the local community with Emergency Psychological First Aid following the demolition derby car
accident in Walcha on Saturday evening.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Australian-first digital tool helps calculate cancer risk from alcohol use
An Australian-first digital tool will help people make healthier choices by educating them about the risk of alcohol-related cancers.
Posted inHealth, Local News
More telehealth options for allied health care with new service
Accessing physiotherapy and dietetics support has now become easier, with The Healthy Communities Foundation Australia launching new virtual allied health services
Posted inGlen Innes, Good News, Health
Glen Innes Health Hub officially opens
The Glen Innes community is celebrating a significant milestone in regional healthcare with the official opening of the Glen Innes Health Hub.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Tamworth forum calls for action to support people with cancer to stay in work
Casual workers, carers, and cancer patients are falling through the cracks of Australia’s employment protections, prompting fresh calls for urgent policy reform from Cancer Council NSW.
Posted inAwareness Events, General News, Health
Busting myths for Australian Food Safety Week
In the lead up to Australian Food Safety Week 8 to 15 November 2025, the Food Safety Information Council has released a national survey that shows 66% of Australians surveyed recall experiencing some form of food poisoning or gastro and 51% of those incorrectly blame the last thing they ate.