A pilot program to improve health outcomes for First Nations peoples will launch in the New England region, with $70,000 of seed funding from Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. The HealthWISE project will see Aboriginal Health Workers integrated into pharmacies in Tamworth and Gunnedah with the aim of reducing cultural barriers to health literacy and healthcare, […]
“Eurah – Medicine Tree” by Rod McIntosh
Created by Kamilaroi Artist Rod McIntosh as a visual representation of wellness, inspired by the HealthWISE vision of “Healthy Communities”.
HealthWISE acknowledges and honours the Kamilaroi / Gamilaroi / Gomeroi, Ngarabul / Ngoorabul, Bigambul, Anaiwan, Gumbayngirr, Thunggutti / Dunghutti, Yuggera / Ugarapul, Giabal / Jarowair / Western Wakka Wakka people as the Traditional Owners of the lands and waterways where HealthWISE services and facilities are located. We would like to pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging; and we would like to extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia.
Head Office:
213 Peel Street,
Tamworth NSW 2340
(02) 6766 1394
We welcome any feedback you have about your experience with HealthWISE.
