Hunter New England Local Health District

Hunter New England Local Health District (LHD) cares for the health and wellbeing of people in the Hunter, New England, and Lower Mid North Coast regions of NSW.

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Our services

We provide emergency care, as well as a wide range of hospital and community health services to people of all ages. From pregnancy and birth, children’s services, surgery, cancer care, mental health, chronic conditions, through to aged and palliative care.

We make sure our services are high quality, accessible, and responsive to meet the needs of our patients and community.

Explore our services

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Discover our District

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Our hospitals and facilities

Discover our hospitals, multipurpose centres, community health centres, and outpatient clinics. We provide services for a wide range of conditions and have a dedicated hospital service for children.

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HNELHD staff

Patients, carers and visitors

Learn about accessing our services to make your experience easier, whether you're accessing our facilities or services as a patient or visiting and supporting a loved one.

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Heathcare staff at HNELHD

About us

Find out about our board, executive leadership team, plans and priorities, values, building projects, and how we endeavour to deliver sustainable healthcare services.

Child and family health

We provide a wide range of health care services for babies, children, young people, and their families. We connect hospitals and community services to ensure accessible and integrated health care. Our network offers full support, meeting the changing needs of our community.

Support our work with children by making a donation.

Discover our child and family health services

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Our research

We are dedicated to supporting high-quality health and medical research, as well as clinical trials and training opportunities.

Learn about our research

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Get involved with us

We are committed to ensuring genuine patient and community partnerships in all our health care decisions. Find out how you can get involved, volunteer, donate, partner, or fundraise with us.

Find ways to get involved

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Work with us

As one of the largest employers covering a diverse region, we offer unique career opportunities for growth and development within our District.

Explore our career opportunities 

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Joy of Giving Christmas Appeal

Help us spread some joy and magic to children in hospital this festive season by donating to the John Hunter Children's Hospital 2024 Joy of Giving Christmas Appeal.

Learn more and donate today

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Staff access

Find useful links for staff access and internal sites for Hunter New England Health staff.

Virtual care

Learn about how virtual care (telehealth) is used in Hunter New England and the opportunities it can provide for patients and families.

Make a donation

Support us with a donation, regular giving, a gift in your Will, or items for sick children in hospital.

Sustainability

Learn about our commitment to sustainable healthcare, aiming for carbon and waste neutrality by 2030.


Contact Hunter New England LHD

We welcome your questions, feedback, compliments, and information requests. Contact us, and we'll be happy to assist you. Your input is important to us.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Hunter New England Local Health District respectfully acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land in which our health facilities are located, and pay respect to the Elders, community members and the community-controlled sector who partner with us to improve the health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our District.

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