Immunisation – what you need to know
Immunisation helps in preventing serious illnesses, so it’s important to share information that will help people in understanding their benefits and what they do…
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Common mental health issues in aged care & why it’s important to stay connected
If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s the value of maintaining social connection. But for our ageing citizens, this isn’t new information. In fact, the elderly are some of the most susceptible to the negative impacts of social isolation. A number of mental health issues in aged care stem from a lack of social engagement.
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Better care with Newcastle and Hunter Community Health
We understand the difficulties families and loved one’s face in the Hunter region. Our better care promise is to provide support that lessens the load for you and your family.
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Prioritising mental health during COVID-19
At Newcastle and Hunter Community Health, we’re very aware that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak can leave people feeling anxious, stressed and worried. Whilst we all recognise the need to remain vigilant and proactive regarding our physical health, it’s also important to prioritise your mental well being. What we are facing is unprecedented. We are living
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NDIS School Leaver
Are you an NDIS school leaver? Here’s what you need to know about making the transition to work and further education. Transitioning from school to further study, work or other opportunities can be a challenging time for anyone. Especially people with a disability, and NDIS school leavers. But with a little preparation, this can a
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Hunter Disability Expo 2020
Catch Newcastle & Hunter Community Health at the Hunter Disability Expo 2020 The Hunter Disability Expo 2020 is a unique opportunity for those with a disability in the Hunter. Carers and loved ones can come along, and speak with service providers directly and all in one place. Over two days, there will be an assortment
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Trevor’s Story – NHCH is more than just an NDIS provider
Trevor, one of our dear NDIS patients, enlisted the help of Newcastle and Hunter Community Health (NHCH) NDIS provider services in May 2019. We support him with day-to-day activities, but to also offer him independence as an adult. Our team understand and value the importance of having freedom and independence. Trevor is empowered to further
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Take the stress out of Christmas with Hunter region nursing support
The holiday season is often a time of joy, but many feel overwhelmed by the stress that comes along with the holidays. This is why NHCH are here to provide all the nursing support you need. In a Roy Morgan study it was reported that over 7.6 million Australians felt stressed over the festive season
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Reflecting on ‘Neglect’ In Australia’s Aged Care
At the end of October 2019 the Royal Commission released the Aged Care Quality and Safety’s Interim Report titled ‘Neglect’. As the title would suggest, the report revealed dreadful facts about the current Aged Care system in Australia. At Newcastle and Hunter Community Health, we pride ourselves on providing a service that caters to the needs
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NHCH’s Commitment to Price Transparency
The recently introduced improvements to pricing transparency and comparability for services enabling older Australians to remain living independently in their home longer are a welcome reform in support of consumer driven care. All providers are required to publish prices for services including personal care, nursing and social support on the My Aged Care Service Finder
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