HealthWISE recently launched a new video series about dementia, at the Armidale Cultural Centre, to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers looking after people with dementia and related illnesses.
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The second most common mental health condition that needs to be seen
Today is PTSD Awareness Day, highlighting the impact of trauma and the importance of early support. With over 1.5 million Australians affected, Phoenix Australia urges action and understanding to support recovery.
Glen Innes welcomes confirmation of hospital upgrade
Glen Innes’ hospital upgrade is a go, after Glen Innes Severn Council welcomed $50 million as part of the state governments 2025–26 NSW Budget announced this week.
Glen Innes Health Hub fills gap with personal and private support
The comfort of in-person support and the discretion of private telehealth access is a combination that’s proving vital in a region where psychological services are often scarce or distant.
Glen Innes takes a stand against illegal tobacco
Glen Innes Severn Council has taken a decisive stand against the growing threat of the illegal tobacco trade, and they want other councils to join.
Mateship, music & men’s Health: A memorable Men’s Night Out in Glen Innes
Over 120 community members gathered at the Glen Innes Services Club on Friday for an unforgettable evening of mateship, music, and mental health awareness.
Faster, easier endometriosis diagnosis on the horizon
Getting a diagnosis of endometriosis could soon be much simpler with news a blood test is close to being launched in Australia.
Construction underway on Moree Hospital Redevelopment
Moree Hospital staff joined dignitaries and community members to turn the first sod, marking the start of main works construction.
A glamorous night for a life-saving cause: Lifeline Tamworth Gala Ball 2025
Step back in time to the roaring twenties at the inaugural Lifeline New England North West Gala Ball. Read more here.
Hop on the Medibus
The Diabetes Alliance Program’s Medibus is making its annual tour of the region, bringing diabetes specialists to the bush.