Category: Latest News
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Our 2025 Impact Report: A Year of Growth, Innovation and Community Impact
Hunter Primary Care is proud to release our 2025 Impact Report, highlighting a year of significant growth, innovation and meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve across the Hunter region. The report showcases the breadth of our work; from expanding clinical services and launching new programs, to strengthening partnerships, driving system change and deepening our…
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Help Shape a New Dementia Nurse Care Coordination service in the Hunter
Hunter Primary Care is seeking community and professional input into the design of a new Dementia Nurse Care Coordination service. This initiative aims to give people living with dementia or memory loss, their carers and families personalised support outside of funded pathways. We’d love to hear your thoughts on what features, pricing, and service models…
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Meet Summer
Summer Finds Confidence and Balance Through Work & Study Program For fifteen-year-old Summer, landing her first job was an important milestone but it didn’t turn out the way she hoped. Long hours, a tough work environment and the challenge of travelling far from home left her feeling unhappy and unsure about what to do next. …
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Meet Fynn
Building Confidence and Career Success through Work & Study Finding a first job after university can be daunting, and for many young people, the journey doesn’t always go smoothly. After months of searching without success, one young graduate found the support they needed through headspace Newcastle’s Work and Study program. “After finishing university, I spent…
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Meet Princess
Clinical Placement Inspires Future Nurse in Aged Care At Hunter Primary Care, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals through our Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placement Programs. Recently, nursing student Princess shared her experience of completing her placement with us and the impact it had on her journey toward becoming a…
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Meet Cheryl
Celebrating Cheryl Wallace: A Shining Light in Nursing and Community Service At Hunter Primary Care, we are proud to have staff who not only bring exceptional skill and experience to their work, but who also embody our values of care, compassion and community. One such team member is Cheryl Wallace, our Aged Care Nursing Clinical…
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GP Access After Hours Patient Experience Survey
At GP Access After Hours, we are committed to delivering high-quality care that truly meets the needs of our community. Every two to three years, we invite patients to participate in a survey to share their experiences and help shape the future of our service. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who took the time to provide…
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The GP Access Phone Number is Changing
From September 2025, the contact number for GP Access After Hours will change from 1300 130 147 to a new local number: 02 4926 0500 The new number is already active and ready to use. To support a smooth transition, calls to the 1300 number will be diverted to the new number for a short…
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Honouring NAIDOC Week 2025: The Next Generation – Strength, Vision & Legacy
Hunter Primary Care proudly celebrated NAIDOC Week 2025 with a special morning tea hosted by our Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group. This year marks the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week and invited us to reflect on the theme: The Next Generation – Strength, Vision & Legacy. This powerful theme recognises the enduring strength of Aboriginal…
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Changes to NDIS Plan Funding Periods
If you are a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant, the NDIS has recently introduced a major change to how your plan funding is released. From 19th May 2025, all new and reassessed NDIS plans will include funding periods. This means your plan funds will be distributed in smaller chunks at set times over the…