The Latest Breaking News from PHN

'They have to choose which kid to take to the doctor': patients struggling

Amount of clinics with closed books revealed amid GP shortage.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 7, 2024

Australia lost hundreds of fully subsidised GP clinics in the past year – how does your area rank?

Guardian data analysis finds the number of dedicated bulk-billing practices has fallen dramatically, with a 28% drop in one electorate

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2024

'Breaking down': mental health demand soars, including for kids

'Device addiction is a huge one we get told about.'

Newcastle Herald · Oct 18, 2023

Melbourne suicide bereavement, HRAR services shut down as funding dries up

When Dianne Ellis' son died, LifeConnect provided free bereavement counselling. Despite "operating well", the program will end on June 30 when government funding runs out.

ABC News · Jun 29, 2022

Struggling to get a doctor's appointment in the Hunter: here's why ... and why it's predicted to get worse

Seeing a GP will get harder and cost more if doctor shortages continue.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 24, 2022

Budget 'cuts' versus 'decrease': GP Access funding feud continues

Health department officials insist drop in funding for PHN after hours program from $71.9 million in 2021 to $56 million in 2022 is a "decrease", "not a cut".

Newcastle Herald · Apr 4, 2022