First in NSW: Take a look at the $13 million eating disorder centre planned for Newcastle First of its kind in NSW: Here's what Charlestown's eating disorder centre will look like. Newcastle Herald · Sep 7, 2022
Proposed NSW watchdog 'bureaucratic layer' An independent watchdog recommended by a NSW inquiry into regional health services was rejected by the government as a "bureaucratic layer", the minister says. AAP · Sep 7, 2022
No independent review of NSW rural healthcare culture despite allegations of cover-ups and bullying Regional Health Minister Bronnie Taylor says the state already has mechanisms in place to deal with complaints and that all concerned parties should feel they can make reports "freely and openly". ABC News · Sep 6, 2022
No need for health watchdog, NSW govt says NSW Regional Health Minister Bronnie Taylor says there is no need for an independent health watchdog despite problems in the rural health system. AAP · Sep 6, 2022
NSW won't support mental health inquiry The New South Wales government has handed down its response to the recent rural health inquiry, supporting 41 of its 44 recommendations. AAP · Sep 1, 2022
NSW government won't back stronger powers for health industry ombudsman to protect doctors and nurses State government will support, or support in principle, 41 of the 44 recommendations of an inquiry into rural and remote healthcare — but won't back a mental health inquiry. ABC News · Sep 1, 2022
Mental health programs for new mothers struggle to meet demand in Western Sydney Perinatal organisations are being forced to turn away women struggling with homelessness and mental health due to a surge in demand across Western Sydney. ABC News · Jul 29, 2022
Maitland MP says leave issues for nurses cut off in floods has been fixed Maitland MP Jenny Aitchison says issues nurses cut off by floodwater had with access to disaster leave have been resolved after she made an urgent case to NSW Regional Health Minister Bronnie Taylor. Newcastle Herald · Jul 18, 2022
Mid North Coast health apology after patient forced to wait for bed The family of an 83-year-old man say they were left traumatised by a delay getting him from an ambulance to an emergency bed and then from an emergency bed into a ward. ABC News · Jul 11, 2022
Health gets largest-ever NSW budget funds Health care in NSW has been given a $33 billion boost in the state budget, which the government says will deliver a world-class system for all residents. AAP · Jun 21, 2022
NSW budget launches women's statement NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has used his first NSW budget to deliver the first-ever Women's Opportunity Statement, which will be a feature in years to come. AAP · Jun 21, 2022
$55 million for new Hunter health projects The state government will invest $55 million in new health projects across the Hunter over the next 12 months. Newcastle Herald · Jun 19, 2022
More than $140 million in NSW budget for regions to help with travel for medical care The state government will allocate an extra $149 million in Tuesday's budget for people in regional areas who need to travel for medical treatment. ABC News · Jun 19, 2022
Funding boost for NSW regional health The state government will spend nearly $890 million over four years in an attempt to attract and retain staff in rural and regional areas. AAP · Jun 16, 2022
ABC News · Jun 16, 2022 Independent Murray MP called out for 'disrespectful' behaviour towards health committees Independent MP Helen Dalton is standing by her criticism of Local Health Advisory Committees, despite claims she's been 'disrespectful' on social media.
ABC News · Jun 16, 2022 $10,000 for relocating from the city as part of NSW government's $883m for rural and regional healthcare The funding is allocated over the next four years and includes packages of up to $10,000 for relocation, and more training positions for nursing graduates and interns.
AAP · Jun 9, 2022 NSW premier's $743m fix for his failure Dominic Perrottet says a $743 million boost to palliative care in NSW is the most important budget announcement he's ever made.
ABC News · May 26, 2022 NSW to ask federal government for control of GP services to improve regional healthcare Is this the "turning point" for getting a doctor's appointment in rural NSW? The Regional Health Minister hopes so.
The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022 Midnight sitting of NSW upper house fails to resolve debate over assisted dying bill Amendments made during marathon 12-hour sitting mean bill must return to lower house before becoming law
AAP · May 18, 2022 NSW on cusp of voluntary assisted dying NSW is poised to become the last state in Australia to pass laws allowing people with a terminal illness to voluntarily end their lives.
The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2022 Emotions run high as showdown on NSW assisted dying bill approaches If passed, the state will be the last in Australia to allow terminally ill people to choose when they die
AAP · May 11, 2022 NSW mental illness unit for new mothers NSW has opened its first public unit for new mothers with mental illness, allowing them to stay with their babies while they receive treatment.
The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2022 ‘Everything is on the table’ to address regional NSW healthcare, minister says after scathing report Bronnie Taylor says government accepts there is a ‘need to do more’ and will pore over 44 recommendations
ABC News · Apr 30, 2022 NSW, Victoria border healthcare issues leave carer desperate for help Lynette Cullinan says her husband's horror experience with the border health system will not be addressed by the NSW government's new plan to fix the state's rural health crisis.
ABC News · Apr 21, 2022 Virtual ICU service launched at Broken Hill Hospital but nurses seek more staff The service linking local clinicians and patients with intensive care staff in Sydney is formally up and running, but the local union says more nurses on the floor are needed.