Category: Latest News
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Now offering psychological assessments
Hunter Primary Care is pleased to annouce that our team are now providing comprehensive psychological assessments to individuals aged six and over. Available assessments include: Child, Adolescent and Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) Assessment Child, Adolescent and Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessments Child and Adult Cognitive Assessment Child Learning Assessments Assessments are offered…
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Meet Donna
Donna was in a vulnerable period in her life at the time she was referred to Hunter Primary Care’s Clinical Care Coordination program. Having experienced a decline in her mental health, she was distrustful of services due to challenging experiences with other providers, which left her initially reluctant to engage with Hunter Primary Care. As…
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International Day of Older Persons (IDOP)
1st October is International Day of Older Persons (IDOP). At Hunter Primary Care, we recognise and respect the wisdom and contribution older people make to our society. We also recognise and celebrate the specialty of gerontic nursing that supports older people whose health needs have increased. Our Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placement Program aims to…
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Australian Disability Service Awards Finalists
We are thrilled to be announced as a finalist for the Most Outstanding Allied Health Organisation award for the 2024 Australian Disability Service Awards (ADSA). ADSA is organised by One Community and recognises the excellence of individuals and organisations who go above and beyond to deliver exemplary services to people with a disability through the…
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Meet Pete
Meet Pete, who with support from our Exercise Physiologist, Georgia, has been strength training in Hunter Primary Care’s own onsite gym To-ròl since November 2023. Pete has autism and mental health conditions that he manages daily. Pete began with the goal of formulating a routine of regular exercise, which included daily at home exercises with…
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Changes to referral pathways for PHN-commissioned mental health services
The Hunter New England Central Coast PHN (PHN) has recently announced they will move forward with the Australian Government’s transition to a Head to Health Statewide Intake and Assessment Hub & Spoke Model. Click here to view the announcement. From 1st October 2024, referrals to PRIMA will cease. Instead, referrals will need to be directed…
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The Last Daughter Film Screening – NAIDOC Week Celebrations
Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud was the theme for NAIDOC week 2024, which honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. To celebrate…
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Meet Mitchell
Meet Mitchell, a charismatic and down to earth man with a primary diagnosis of Down Syndrome. Mitchell lives with his parents, who have been navigating their own health challenges. Mitchell was referred to our NDIS Social Worker services with the identified key goals of supporting Mitchell to increase independence through daily planning, goal setting and…
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Meet Jessie
Facing barriers with community and social services involved in her care, Jessie was referred to Hunter Primary Care’s NDIS Social Worker service. Jessie was paired with Social Worker, Sophia, who works with participants to focus on maintaining and enhancing quality of life to facilitate empowerment. This includes assistance with navigation and linkage to services, supporting…
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headspace 2025 Calendar
To celebrate headspace day, headspace Newcastle has launched its 4th annual calendar comprised of art from young creatives in the region. The theme of this years’ calendar is ‘LOVE‘. The calendar is created by young people for young people, focusing on artwork and tools to help a young person to reconnect to the things they…