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New South Wales community health and resilience initiatives

Overview

New South Wales has seen the development and recognition of various community-led health and resilience initiatives. Early efforts focused on specialized wellbeing models, including a clinic model for residents aged 65 and over on the Mid North Coast designed to address loneliness and social isolation, and a youth mental health program in the Far North Coast providing therapeutic support in homes and schools.

These initiatives were later highlighted at the 2026 Resilient Australia Awards, which honored projects for their contributions to disaster preparedness and mental health. Recognized programs included the Northern Rivers Community Emergency Hub Guide for disaster response, the Safe Haven North Coast mental health service, and the Wagga Wagga City Council’s social connection initiative.

Entities

Charles Sturt University · Janelle Saffin · Healthy North Coast · Human Nature · Far North Coast

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    NSW projects honored in 2026 Resilient Australia Awards

    New South Wales projects, including Resilient Uki Inc. and Healthy North Coast, have won the 2026 Resilient Australia Awards for excellence in disaster preparedness and mental health support.

  2. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Regional NSW health initiatives target senior wellbeing and youth mental health

    Regional NSW initiatives are targeting specialized wellbeing: a new clinic model for seniors on the Mid North Coast and an outdoor-based mental health program for youth on the Far North Coast.

Sources

nctimes.com.au · onimpact.com.au · theindiansun.com.au