A new program is making it easier for teachers in the New England North West region to follow their interests and upgrade their skills.
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Posted inHealth, Local News
Growing rural doctors from within
What if the key to a thriving healthcare workforce was already right here, waiting for a chance to grow?
From doctors to allied health professionals to police, here are some organisations attempting to grow their own workforce.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Health
Novel therapy being tested for treating rheumatic fever
Painful monthly penicillin injections could be a thing of the past with joint research with the UNE and Griffith University, investigating the benefits of an alternative therapy for children diagnosed with rheumatic fever.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Investigation, Social issues and services
Walcha: a sexual abuse and domestic violence blind spot
Women who have suffered sexual and domestic violence in Walcha have felt discouraged from reporting abuse at night because the local police station does not operate around the clock, and they feared Tamworth officers could not intervene quickly enough.
Posted inArmidale, Education
UNE’s Museum of Antiquities to reopen to the public
After a five-year closure and a major refurbishment, the University of New England Museum of Antiquities is set to re-open to the public.
Posted inArmidale, Public Transport
Armidale Airport remains closed due to unsafe runway
Armidale Regional Airport will remain closed for the week after planned maintenance works caused the runway to become unsafe.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Sport
UNE enters the scrum to support athletes and students
A partnership with the University of New England and NSW Rugby League is bringing new opportunities to local students.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Education
Be a part of UNE’s Lifesaver Day
The Armidale community are invited to participate in Lifesaver Day, 19th February, marking the start of a new academic year.
Posted inArmidale, Education
Delivering a new birth experience
The University of the New England is delivering new research into the complexity of birth, post-traumatic stress disorder and building healthy relationships.
Posted inHealth, Investigation, Social issues and services
The search for innovative solutions to the time old problem of staffing in health care
Healthcare in New England is at breaking point. And there aren’t any silver bullets to fix it. In this part of our health care investigation, we look at the perpetual problem of staffing.