Free hygiene products for school students
The NSW Nationals in the state government will trial free menstrual hygiene products for Dubbo students in a pilot program.
Tweed Valley Hospital project delivers on local jobs
Local jobs are top of the agenda for the $673 million new Tweed Valley Hospital project, with three construction contracts awarded to local businesses.
New doctor training scheme to boost bush GP numbers by 400
Up to 400 general practitioners will train to work in regional Australia over the next four years thanks to the NSW Nationals in the federal government.
Community first in new rural health model
Forbes, Parkes and the surrounding communities will benefit from new primary health care models to improve access to local health care and provide better continuity of care for rural patients.
Nats deliver new ambulance stations for Old Bar and Forster
The Mid North Coast will benefit from two new ambulance stations at Old Bar and Forster thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government.
Medicare bulk billing rates in New England continue to grow
More Australians than ever are receiving the medical care they need at no cost to themselves, thanks to the NSW Nationals in the federal government.
Regions prepare for vaccine rollout
Five major vaccination hubs and 99 satellite sites will open progressively across regional NSW starting from Monday, March 15.
Rural health group providing expert advice on bush vaccine rollout
The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine into regional, rural and remote communities is a vital part of the strategy to ensure everyone is protected.
Boost for NSW intensive care ambulance fleet
Fifty new regional intensive care ambulances will carry the most advanced equipment, including upgraded life-saving defibrillators.
Boost to radiation services in Kempsey and Nambucca
The NSW Nationals in government are increasing access to radiation therapy services for thousands of cancer patients living in rural and regional areas.