Media Resources
Helping media cover health stories
Hunter New England Health has many resources available to media with both story ideas and ready-to-go news items.
We also have the Reporting Suicide and Mental Illness Guidelines 
(pdf) 939K available. For more information about reporting on mental illness, visit www.mindframe-media.info .
We produce regular media releases which are available on our website:
The Hunter Medical Research Institute , a partnership between Hunter New England Health and the University of Newcastle, produces an annual newsletter, Searcher , which is also mailed to all local media.
Hunter New England Health sponsors the Joint Medical Newsletter, a quarterly publication coordinated by Kathy Byrne at Newcastle University. This is a great source of stories - please ask Kathy to add you to the mailing list if you don't already receive this publication.
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We update our website daily - access copies of the latest Hunter New England Health media releases, newsletters and reports at www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au
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You can also access information about the latest medical research happening at www.hmri.net.au
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The NSW Health website includes Department of Health media releases and media releases from the Minister for Health - access the site at www.health.nsw.gov.au
- If you would like to discuss other ideas or have a specific request, please don't hesitate to contact us!
Hunter New England Health Communication Team (Public Affairs) can help you with Hunter New England-wide health issues and with inquiries relating to any of our services.
Carina Bates, Director Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
Ph: 4985 5522
Fax: 4921 4969
Email: Carina.Bates@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au
Lauren Eyles, Communication Officer
Ph: 4921 4841
Fax: 4985 5909
Email: Lauren.Eyles@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au