AH202 - Support when we need it - Mid Coast

05/06/2026

We are so very proud of Kate Dunn our Mid Coast Community Connector who has exceeded our wildest expectations in the role of connecting new health and other essential service workers and their families to the region. The Mid Coast can thank Kate for helping to ensure that these services are available to you, when you need them. Kate deserves every recognition. Thank you Tanya Thompson MP.

💛 COMMUNITY RECOGNITION- KATE DUNN

It was a real privilege to personally present a Community Recognition Statement to Kate Dunn today following her recognition in the NSW Parliament this week.

🫶 Kate has become one of the quiet achievers of our region through her work as the Mid Coast Community Connector, helping professionals and their families relocate, settle in and build a life here on the Mid Coast. Through her dedication, warmth and genuine care for people, she has helped attract and retain doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, engineers and many other skilled workers our communities desperately need.

What makes Kate’s work so special is that it goes far beyond finding someone a place to live or helping them navigate a move. She helps people feel connected, welcomed and part of our community from day one. Strong communities are built by people who quietly get on with the job of helping others, and Kate is exactly that person.

Congratulations Kate. Thank you for everything you do for our region. It was wonderful to be able to recognise your contribution in Parliament and then present that recognition to you in person today ❤️

Taree Universities Campus 2RE Manning River Times

28/05/2026

Is AI getting away from you in work, education and life? Now is your chance to come up to speed with Adam Spencer - Australia's AI, innovation and GPT expert. Use the QR code to secure your place.

30/04/2026

Calling all school educators: Join us for an informative and practical session on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), designed specifically for teachers and school staff.

This session will unpack:

• The difference between language delay, difficulty and disorder
• How to recognise children who may need support
• Where to refer and how to respond
• Practical strategies schools can use to better support students with language needs

With many children experiencing language challenges that can impact learning, behaviour and wellbeing, building shared understanding across the school community is a powerful step toward better outcomes.

📅 Wednesday 13 May 2026
⏰ 4:30pm – 6:00pm
📍 First Steps Count, Taree
🎟️ Free tickets available: https://tinyurl.com/2upd254n or via the QR code.

Presented by experienced Speech Pathologist Laura Cubirka, this session is a great opportunity to strengthen your practice and connect with others working to support children and young people across the Mid Coast.

28/04/2026

Allied Health providers encouraged to host student placements

UNE Partnerships is inviting allied health organisations across the PHN region to become host employers for senior school students completing the HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance. By offering real world work placements to Year 11 and 12 students, local businesses play a vital role in bridging the gap between study and practice, while helping develop confident, job ready allied health assistants. Host employers will gain fresh energy in their teams, support local schools, and make a meaningful contribution to strengthening the future of the allied health workforce and community wellbeing.

For more information: https://tinyurl.com/2sza4e85

17/04/2026

Curious about a career in medicine or health, but not sure where to start?

This is your chance to go beyond the brochures and hear what the journey really looks like.

At the Entry into Medicine and Health Information Night 2026, you’ll connect with local academics and students, explore different pathways, and get clear on what’s required to take the next step.

Whether you’re set on medicine or still exploring your options, this session is designed to help you move forward with confidence.

📍 Taree | 📅 29 April | ⏰ 5–7pm
🍽 Light dinner provided

Scan the QR code to RSVP.

29/03/2026

Stop trying to fix workforce shortages. Start fixing the system.

This was our message at SEGRA: Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia Summit last week in Lithgow.

Workforce shortages are not a supply issue - they are a symptom of disconnected systems. A signal that housing, employment, services and community are not aligned to support people to live and stay in a place.

On the Mid Coast, this has led to a different response:

- From workforce shortages → workforce ecosystems
- From recruitment → retention, belonging and participation
- From isolated action → coordinated, place-based effort

This means working at the level of people’s lives, not just jobs, and recognising that it takes a community, not an organisation, to hold a workforce.

A whole-of-person approach, enabled by a whole-of-community response.

Over three years, this has supported:

➡️ 300 professionals relocating
➡️ 650+ people, including families, settling in the Mid Coast

Kate Dunn and Bree Katsamangos are very grateful to have had the opportunity to share our learnings and experience, and to learn from the dynamic work of others across the regional economic development space.

We would like to acknowledge the work of Cath Cosgrave (PhD) in helping to shape our community response.

07/03/2026

The PHN is offering thirty (30) scholarships for Registered Nurses to complete the Australian Qualifications Framework Level 8 (AQF8) accredited online course “Foundations of Infection Prevention and Control” with the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC).

29/01/2026

Our fabulous Mid Coast Community Connector, Kate Dunn will be joining a dynamic panel of women at the Barrington Coast Women in Business event on Thursday 19th February. Scan the QR code below to secure your tickets to this engaging evening event.

28/01/2026

Come along to the University Roadshow at Taree Universities Campus and hear directly from a range of Universities about the wonderful array of study options available. Be sure to register!

Calling all parents📣 do you have a teen considering their study options? 🤔

Join us for our Uni Roadshow Parent Information Evening!
📌 Tuesday 10 February
🕔 5pm - 6.30pm

The Showcase brings together:

🎓 Charles Sturt University
🎓 University of New England, AU
🎓 Southern Cross University and
🎓 The University of Newcastle, Australia

This is about giving your senior students the opportunity to hear from four regional universities in one session. Visit the website for more details 👇

https://www.tareeuni.org.au/campus-events/uni-roadshow-parent-information-evening

27/01/2026

Want to help shape the future of healthcare in Manning? Apply to join the Manning Local Health Committee.

This is your chance to share your ideas, raise concerns, and partner with health staff to improve services that matter to your community.

Make a real impact where you live. Visit https://lnkd.in/grmK9uH7 to learn more and apply.