Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has announced the Inverell ambulance station has received state government funding to refurbish the facility. Mr Moylan recently met with local paramedics at the station and announced that around $300,000 has been allocated for...
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Building the Allied Health Workforce in Hunter New England Local Health District
The Rural Allied Health Educator Pilot Program, a joint venture between NSW Health and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), is building a pipeline of allied health clinicians in rural, regional and remote communities, by boosting the...
Inverell Shire Council to Support HNELHD Split Bill
Inverell Shire Council has resolved to support the inquiry into the proposed splitting of the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) and will prepare a submission in response to the draft Health Services Amendment (Splitting of the Hunter New England Health...
Local Businessman Runs for Charity
A local businessman is raising money for children and family’s battling childhood cancer as part of a fundraiser called Charlie’s Run 4 Kids. Mitchell Johnson from MacIntrye Hotbread is running 150km in 5 days from Seal Rocks to Newcastle starting on Wednesday 12th of...
More GP Visits Under Labor
Senator for NSW Tim Ayers says more Australians in regional NSW will get free visits to the GP if the Albanese Labor Government is re-elected, under their historic investment in Medicare. From 1 November, Labor will expand bulk billing incentives to all Australians...
Over 200 Nursing and Midwifery Graduates Kick Start Careers at HNELHD
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is welcoming 237 new graduate nurses and midwives to its workforce, providing a boost to local health services across the District. Hospitals and health services in Gunnedah, Moree, Scone, Narrabri, Glen Innes,...
Doors Open at Inverell Aquatic Centre
The new multi-million-dollar Inverell Aquatic Centre has officially opened its doors to the public this morning. Patrons will enjoy the 8 lane 50 metre indoor/outdoor pool, a 20m warm water program pool with movable floor for all abilities access, a spectacular...
Workforce Agency Key to Improving Access to Healthcare for Australians
The Australian Medical Association has called for the establishment of an independent national health workforce planning agency to ensure Australia’s medical workforce is distributed where it’s needed, improving access to healthcare for all Australians. AMA President...
Communities Urged to Protect Themselves From Mosquitoes
Communities across the Hunter New England region are being urged to protect themselves against mosquito bites to protect themselves from mosquito borne viruses. Dr David Durrheim, Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) Public Health Physician, said...