CHESS Connect is Kempsey a for-purpose human service organisation that helps local people achieve a strong life through a range of employment, disability and mentorship services. Strong connections are the foundation of health, wellbeing and resilience. This is what drives us forward as an organisation. We connect with community, we connect with business and most importantly, we connect with people.

We are a community controlled Aboriginal organisation & always have and always will have our community’s health and well-being as its core purpose. We provide a “holistic” model of care to achieve better health & wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people. We believe that health encompasses not only your physical health, but also mental health, emotional health, connection to country and your spiritual well-being. We will continue to engage & empower our community by providing knowledge, skills, advocacy and play a vital role in closing the Gap in Aboriginal health

Access Healthcare Taree aims to provide comprehensive healthcare for your family. Our GPs offer a number of services and we have a treatment room for minor procedures, wound management and vaccinations. Please note that the doctors have limited appointments available. We will do our best to accommodate patients, however we thank you for your understanding and apologise for the inconvenience. Thank you. Commencing 21st April the centre will be closed every second Friday until further notice. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 , are a close contact of a COVID-19 positive case or are currently awaiting test results for COVID-19 please contact us by phone prior to making a booking or visiting our medical centre. Mask wearing is recommended in our Medical Centre. If you are experiencing any acute respiratory symptoms please ensure you are wearing a mask. If you are asked to wear a mask during your consultation or when in our waiting room we appreciate your understanding.

A quality Whole of Child and Young Person Service. Working with young people on barriers to being engaged in what they need or want to do. A specific focus on mental health and behavior challenges. NDIS & Medicare Child & Young Person Counselling Social Skills Program Sensory Interventions Emotional Regulation Better Access to Mental Health Endorsement

Breaking Barriers Fitness aim is to teach as many members of the general public and the special populations group the basis of regular exercise and a healthy life style. Special Populations refers to people that are disabled, have mental health issues, domestic violence, elderly, children, pre/post surgery. The services available are personal training, group instruction, corporate classes, life coaching and work shops. Most exercise is done outside in nature, at either a pre-arranged venue or at your home. Life Coaching is factored in to all our services. More involved Life Coaching sessions and work shops are also available. Work shops are specifically designed depending on the clientele attending, ie, obesity, mental health, etc We are also a registered NDIS provider. Over 30 years experience in the fitness industry, both competing and instructing. Experienced Disability Support Worker and Life Coach. Qualifications: Cert III in Fitness Cert IV in Fitness Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach Diploma Community Service Diploma in Counseling Mental Health First Aid First Aid Degree in Social Work

The Manning Valley Medical Practice is all about providing the very best health and medical care for you and your family. The Practice strives for excellence – in client medical care, specialist services, facilities and good old fashioned customer service. A medical centre is often the first port of call when something goes wrong – when a family member falls ill or is injured, when chronic conditions need careful management and when a health issue needs the very best attention. Manning Valley Medical Practice offers all the care and expertise required of a modern general practice, and efficient, compassionate staff to ensure every patient gets the specific medical attention they need. The Practice specialises in family and women’s health, led by Dr Hema Pharangi and Dr Bharti Patel. Dr Ruwaida Al-Rubai completes the team which is backed up by highly trained administrative staff who will make sure your personal health and medical needs are attended to promptly and professionally.

breakthru is a national not-for-profit organisation committed to empowering people to create their own futures. Through the provision of high-quality person-centric programs, we enable thousands of people every year to address mental health, employment, disability, homelessness and training needs. breakthru operates on the premise that everyone’s needs, preferences and aspirations are different. Our commitment to client choice and family inclusion is well demonstrated through our individualised services and person-centred principles. We have a specific focus on assisting those most in need and offer specialist programs for those facing the challenge of an intensive mental health illness, a disability or physical health issue, long-term unemployment, unmet education goals or homelessness.

We provide comprehensive, individually tailored, high-quality healthcare as a multi-healthcare centre. All community members are given ongoing personal care in a respectful, compassionate, and compliant manner. There is a focus on ensuring continuity of care by giving patients access to doctors they feel at ease with and see frequently. Our health centre primarily serves residents of Port Macquarie and its neighbouring areas as well as tourists who swarm the region during the holiday seasons with high-quality medical care. We have a dentist, physiotherapists, pathology collection services, and skilled general practitioners all under one roof. Competent Registered Practice Nurses and welcoming front desk staff are equipped to assist them. Friendly and caring doctors include Dr Lisa Skrebels, Dr Chitra Gopalareddy, Dr Nava Barman, Dr Warwick Hain and Dentist Dr Euan Brown, who are all committed to providing quality health care for the whole family. Within the Lake Innes Medical & Dental Centre is a second satellite facility for Port Macquarie Physio and Pilates. Within the facility are collection rooms for NSW Health Pathology. To help both patients and doctors alike with their treatment options, they make a variety of tests available to the general public.

Andrew is a highly skilled counsellor with extensive experience in helping people work through their struggles in life. He has a Masters degree in Counselling and is professionally accredited through the peak counselling body PACFA. Andrew works with individuals and couples and draws on years of experience to make clients feel safe, heard and valued. Andrew listens empathically while he tries to understand and feel what it’s like to walk in his client’s shoes. He believes in adapting his approach to the uniqueness of the client using evidence-based therapy such as ACT, which helps to create more psychological flexibility; CBT which helps a person overcome mental obstacles to healing, and EFT which allows a person to safely resolve emotional pain."

Medical centre in Laureton.

Shirley Liffman is a fully qualified clinical psychologist who has been working in the local area for 7 years. She enjoys working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and a host of other issues. EFTPOS is available. Electronic rebate claiming is available for Medicare and private health funds. Bulk-billing is available for Centrelink healthcare card holders with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from their GP.

Bonny Hills Medical Centre provide health management services & personal medical care

We are a community controlled Aboriginal organisation & always have and always will have our community’s health and well-being as its core purpose. We provide a “holistic” model of care to achieve better health & wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people. We believe that health encompasses not only your physical health, but also mental health, emotional health, connection to country and your spiritual well-being. We will continue to engage & empower our community by providing knowledge, skills, advocacy and play a vital role in closing the Gap in Aboriginal health

Community Health Centre.