The NSW Government is announcing today that a 12-month trial of body worn cameras for NSW hospital security staff has now commenced, to improve safety for staff, patients and visitors. It will see all security staff in participating hospital equipped with body-worn...
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BHI Healthcare Quarterly Report
The Bureau of Health Information has today released its latest Healthcare Quarterly report, showing activity and performance for public health services in NSW during July to September 2024. Attendances were up by 2.1% in July to September 2024 quarter from the same...
Warialda Doctor Recognised
Dr Diana Coote has been recognised with the 2024 Rural Medical Service Award for her service to the township of Warialda by the Rural Doctors Network Dr Coote has had 28 years of experience as a General Practitioner in Warialda and completed a Fertility Control course...
Christmas Appeal to Bring Festive Magic to Young Patients
John Hunter Children’s Hospital invites the community to come together for our Joy of Giving Christmas Appeal, a heartfelt initiative to raise essential funds that help give our young patients and their families the most precious gift of all—a healthy, joyful holiday...
Women Encouraged to Visit Breastscreen NSW Van
Women over 40 are being encouraged to make an appointment with the BreastScreen NSW mobile van in Inverell, located at the carpark opposite the Town Hall, corner of Evans and Campbell Streets. The Van is listed on the Breastscreen NSW website to be in Inverell until...
Blue Green Algae Alert in the Macintyre River at Boggabilla.
WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert warning for high levels blue-green algae in the Macintyre River at Boggabilla. This alert also extends upstream to the township of Toomelah to downstream of Goondiwindi. The Red Alert warning applies only to water within the Macintyre...
Consumers Urged to Choose Quality Batteries This Sale Season After Record Number of Fires
The NSW Government is warning consumers about the potential dangers of buying poor quality lithium-ion battery powered products as gifts this holiday season, which may pose a fire risk. The warning comes amid fears that substandard lithium-ion battery powered devices...
New Self-Test Kit Approved by TGA
In an Australian-first and huge step in STI prevention for Australian women, the Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved Touch Biotechnology’s new sexually transmitted infection (STI) self-test kit for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea, providing greater privacy and fast...
Regional Workforce Planning – Allied Health and Nursing
Hunter New England Central Coast PHN (HNECC PHN) invites our local health professionals to participate in a consultation series to help us better understand and address the unique workforce challenges facing our region. This is a valuable opportunity to share your...