The Vegetable Creek MPS Emmaville Hospital Auxiliary has officially unveiled a new access ramp at “The Cottage” building, marking the completion of a three-year fundraising effort that raised $25,000 for the local health facility. The new ramp, officially opened on Tuesday 5 August, will allow patients of Vegetable Creek Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) to more easily access the building and enjoy recreational activities away from the standard hospital environment. Importantly, the ramp is designed to accommodate not only wheelchair and walker users, but also patients in hospital beds. Kylie Duddy, Health Service Manager at Vegetable Creek, and Toni Banham, President of…
The community has been given additional time to share their views on the proposed changes to the Hunter New England Local Health District, with the deadline for public submissions now extended to 8 May. The Health Services Amendment (Splitting of the Hunter New England Health District) Bill 2025 seeks to restructure the existing district into two separate entities: the Hunter Local Health District and the New England Northwest Local Health District. Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, has encouraged residents and interested organisations to contribute to the consultation process. “It is so important that the community is heard on this…
Community forums I met with leaders from the Glen Innes community last week to discuss healthcare and community safety. It was great to catch-up and chat about those important topics. Glen Innes Show The Glen Innes Show was a fantastic success last month. Held over three days, people came from all over the area to attend. It was excellent to wander around and talk with attendees as well as see everything on offer. Congratulations to the Glen Innes Show Society for holding such a wonderful event, it truly is the ‘Royal of the North’. Proposal to split the Hunter New…
Residents across the Hunter and New England regions are being encouraged to share their views on a proposed restructure of the local health district. Submissions are now open for the inquiry into the Health Services Amendment (Splitting of the Hunter New England Health District) Bill 2025, which seeks to divide the existing Hunter New England Local Health District into two separate entities—the Hunter Local Health District and the New England Northwest Local Health District. The Bill has been referred to the Legislative Assembly Committee on Community Services, which will examine how the proposed changes would be implemented, along with the…
The Glen Innes community is set to benefit from an influx of new nurses, as part of a wider initiative to strengthen healthcare services across the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD). A total of 237 graduate nurses and midwives have joined the District’s workforce under NSW Health’s GradStart program. The program provides new graduates with valuable hands-on experience across various clinical settings, including emergency departments, acute services, maternity services, and hospital clinics. Glen Innes is one of several regional communities welcoming new staff, alongside other locations such as Gunnedah, Moree, Scone, and Inverell. The arrival of these graduates…
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…
Staff, partners, and members of the wider community have been invited to attend the Hunter New England Local Health District's annual public meeting, set to take place virtually on Wednesday, 20 November 2024, at 11 am. The meeting will provide an in-depth look at the district’s key activities, achievements, and overall performance from the past financial year. Chief Executive Tracey McCosker, PSM, alongside Board Chair Professor Martin Cohen, will highlight major milestones reached and challenges faced by the district. In addition, Executive Director of Finance, Tony Gilbertson, will offer a comprehensive overview of the district’s finances, key financial figures, and…
