The Glen Innes Health Hub has officially opened its doors, with hundreds of appointments booked in its first month—a strong indication of the local demand for accessible, coordinated health services. Located at 293 Grey Street, the Health Hub is the result of a community-led collaboration, developed under the Comprehensive Approach to Rural Engagement (CARE) Model—part of the Better Health for the Bush Framework. The initiative is being piloted by the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) and is one of two innovative models of care currently being trialled in regional Australia. The Hub brings together…
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has announced that Rural Fit, an allied health organisation dedicated to improving the health outcomes of rural communities, has been selected as the operator for the Glen Innes Health Hub, a "Better Health for the Bush" initiative. The Health Hub will operate from the former Westpac Bank building at 293 Grey Street, Glen Innes and is expected to open early-mid 2025. Earlier this year, HNECC PHN secured a grant through the Federal Government’s Innovative Models of Care (IMOC) Program, paving the way for the establishment of this vital…
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has introduced an Australian first in rural digital health with the launch of the Gen 2 SiSU Mini Health Station at Timbs Pharmacy, Glen Innes. This innovative health station aims to enhance access to preventive health services and address long-standing health disparities in rural areas. Rural Australians, including those in Glen Innes and the broader New England region, face distinct health challenges, such as lower life expectancy, higher rates of chronic illnesses, and limited access to healthcare services compared to urban populations. Health outcomes in New England consistently…
