We offer a wide range of services for
HealthWISE is about creating healthier communities.
We provide a range of services across New England North West NSW and South West QLD including:
• Supporting General Practice and Practitioners to effectively service communities • Providing Allied Health Services where there are shortages or gaps
• Providing Mental Health Services across the region • Coordinating Specialist Services where there are none or there is a specific need
• Developing and providing Aboriginal Health programs and services • Supporting Aged Care and encouraging healthy aging
In addition to our clinical services, we are focused on helping our communities and individuals take greater responsibility for their health outcomes through health literacy and preventative health programs and partnerships.
In a recent survey, HealthWISE clients throughout the region said ‘if they needed help in the future they would feel comfortable contacting their GP for a referral to HealthWISE and would recommend HealthWISE to others’.
HealthWISE News and Events
High Tea and Pamper Party – NORTH STAR
A fun-filled day of beauty demonstrations & pampering, gift bags and health information for women.
Children welcome for young mums.
FRIDAY 28 JUNE
10AM – 2PM
NORTH STAR CLUB
FREE EVENT
Guest Presenter Kelly Foran and much more.
RSVP necessary for catering
Contact Chris 0429046 691
This is a HealthWISE event, proudly supported by Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network and Friendly Faces Helping Hands Foundation
ABORIGINAL MEN’S HEALTH & WELLBEING –
SOUL BROTHERS
Get fit & deadly by taking responsibility for yourself.
When: Wednesdays, from Feb 6
Where: Club Synergy 24/7
Time: 6pm
Cost: FREE
To become involved contact Jye Millgate
6766 1394 or jye.millgate@healthwise.org.au
Soul brothers is an Aboriginal men’s health & wellbeing program worked collaboratively between HealthWISE and Yaamanhaa Aboriginal Men’s Group – Tamworth
Men’s health & lifestyle workshop
Inviting Aboriginal men and youth to join us for:
• a yarn about their health and wellbeing
• Learn how to access service providers
• listen to guest speakers
• have a yarn with other men in a culturally safe space
• have a meal after the presentations.
These workshops will be incorporated with the Yaamanhaa Aboriginal Mens’ Group monthly meetings
When: Last Wednesday of the month, commencing 27 March
Where: HealthWISE Tamworth
213 Peel St
Time: 6 -8pm
Cost: free
To become involved contact Jye Millgate or Glenn Allan on 6766 1394
E: jye.millgate@healthwise.org.au or glenn.allan@healthwise.org.au
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Like our HealthWISE page for the latest information about how we are helping to create healthier communities. Our Facebook page has all our event details, as well as offering day to day healthy tips and ideas and HealthWISE news.
DEMENTIA AND OUR MOB: Moree
Come along and receive information about dementia and how to try and prevent the onset of dementia by keeping our brains healthy.
Where: Moree Services Club
When: Monday 24 June
Time: 11.00am – 1.00pm
A light lunch will be provided.
For information & RSVP please contact Amy Sampson at HealthWISE Moree – 6752 196
This is a HealthWISE event supported by Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network
This program is funded by the Department of Health
Maruma-li yinarr – To heal Aboriginal Women
Womens’ Health & Social Wellbeing program for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Women.
Join Maruma-Li Yinarr for:
– Group fitness for all levels
– Presentations on womens’ health issues –
diet, movement and overall health
– Health support & assistance
– Health checks to monitor results
– A safe place to yarn- YARN UP Circle
Join our social group circuit or select from a
range of individual workout plans we have designed.
When: Every Tuesday for 8 weeks –
Starting 12 February
(12 February – 2 April, 2019)
Where: Club Synergy 24/7
106 Kable Ave, Tamworth
Time: 5:30-7pm
cost: FREE – transport available
To become involved, contact Tara Anderson:
6766 1394 or tara.anderson@healthwise.org.au
This program is worked collaboratively between HealthWISE & Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service (TAMS) & University of Newcastle Department of
Rural Health (UONDRH)
High Tea and Pamper Party – CROPPA CREEK
A fun-filled day of beauty demonstrations & pampering, gift bags and health information for women.
Children welcome for young mums.
FRIDAY 21 JUNE
10AM – 2PM
CROPPA CREEK BOWLING CLUB
FREE EVENT
Guest Presenter Kelly Foran and much more.
RSVP necessary for catering
Contact Chris 0429046 691
This is a HealthWISE event, proudly supported by Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network and Friendly Faces Helping Hands Foundation.
Caring About Dementia
HealthWISE New England North West with the support of Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation are pleased to bring you this series of videos, for carers of people living with dementia with some tips and hints that may help you in your very important role as a Carer.
Watch these videos at a time that suits you and return to watch them throughout your journey in caring for someone with dementia.
If you would like any further information about any of these services or events, please call HealthWISE on 1800 931 540.
DROUGHT RELIEF
This service provides person-centred, psychological support and strength-based strategies for people whose lives have been directly impacted by the ongoing drought and are experiencing mild to moderate mental health symptoms.
This service is currently being offered in
Barraba, Gunnedah, Manilla, Quirindi, Tamworth and Walcha.
For a referrals to this service please
down load this form:
Referrals can be faxed to 1300 452 059 or emailed to mentalhealth@healthwisenenw.com.au
For more information, please contact HealthWISE 1800 931 540
PLEASE NOTE HEALTHWISE IS
NOT A CRISIS SERVICE
IF ANY PERSON IS AT IMMEDIATE RISK OF HARM PLEASE CALL 000
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Our purpose is to help regional communities manage their health needs by increasing access to quality services and health education.
