Narrabri Mayor has welcomed the release of the final rural health report shining a light on the systemic challenges facing regional healthcare.
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Posted inGlen Innes, Health
GP services coming to the Glen Innes Health Hub
In a win for locals, GP services are coming to the Glen Innes Health Hub from next Monday.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Navigating Primary Care: New toolkit empowers allied health clinicians
The National Allied Health Practice Engagement Toolkit, a practical and accessible resource for allied health clinicians working in primary care, has been officially launched this month.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Why rural women still face barriers to abortion access
Abortion access will improve under changes allowing nurses and midwives to prescribe drugs but other barriers remain for women in rural and regional areas.
Posted inHealth, Local News
$92k grant to give sick kids a breath of fresh air across the New England
A new clinically-equipped outdoor courtyard at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit of the John Hunter Hospital will benefit children and their families across the New England.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health, Tamworth
Understand palliative care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses
National Palliative Care Week 2025 will be held from May 11th to 17th and aims to raise awareness and promote understanding of palliative care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Housing, Mental Health
New Chancellor induction clouded by student welfare concerns
The University of New England has officially welcomed its new Chancellor, Dr Sarah Pearson, but her installation ceremony and this week’s graduation ceremonies have been overshadowed by claims of ongoing student mistreatment at Robb College.
Posted inArmidale, Environment, Health
Clearing the air in Armidale
Armidale will play a leading role in Asthma Australia’s push for nation-wide incentive scheme to replace wood heaters in homes with air conditioners.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Science and Research
UNE leads in acute rheumatic fever research
An early career researcher at UNE has received a prestigious grant to continue their work in improving heart health.
Posted inMental Health, Tamworth
DART Calls for Banksia House detox facility
Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Treatment New England Northwest is one step closer to achieving its dream of having a dedicated detoxification centre in Tamworth after Council last night voted unanimously to write a letter to Hunter New supporting DART NENW’s idea to repurpose the Banksia House building.