The first rural Aboriginal-led campaign focusing on the often sensitive topic of bladder controlissues, such as incontinence, is urging Aboriginal communities to ‘have a yarn about our bladder’. Hunter New England Local Health District alongside Narrabri, Armidale and...
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Cancer Care Receives High Praise from Patients in Hunter New England Local Health District
People receiving cancer treatment across Hunter New England Local Health District have provided overwhelmingly positive feedback for the care they received in the latest Bureau of Health Information’s (BHI) Outpatient Cancer Clinics Survey. More than 8,000 patients...
Relief for Warialda Family
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has stepped in to assist a Warialda family who endured a recent on-farm accident which seriously injured a family member. The Koina family were dealing with their son Braydon losing his left arm just above the elbow in an on-farm...
Gastro Cases Rise in NSW
NSW Health has issued a public warning following a spike in gastro cases which are at their highest levels in years. Testing and hospital data is showing a significant rise in cases in the past few weeks, with 2700 people showing up in emergency departments across the...
CVD Treatment for Regional Australia
A new treatment has been listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to help reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke for vulnerable Australians. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a major health concern across the nation, with over 1.2 million Aussies...
Life-Saving Defibrillators Available for NSW Sports Facilities
NSW sporting clubs and organisations have the opportunity to apply for their share of $500,000 in funding from the NSW Government for new life-saving defibrillators. The equipment is funded under the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program which...
Life-Saving defibrillators Available for NSW Sports Facilities
NSW sporting clubs and organisations have the opportunity to apply for their share of $500,000 in funding from the NSW Government for new life-saving defibrillators. The equipment is funded under the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program which...
Survey Reveals Social Media Impacts on Children
The Minns Labor Government has released the findings of a major statewide survey, revealing widespread community concerns about the impact of social media on children, young people, and broader society. The survey, conducted between 11 August and 15 September this...
New Research Grant for Indigenous Heart Health
The NSW Government’s commitment to closing the gap with improved health outcomes for Aboriginal people takes a step forward with the launch of a pioneering $5 million research program focused on improving cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease is the leading...









