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Hearing Voices brings joy at Christmas

The New Horizons Hearing Voices Choir brought joy to the streets of Lismore this week, performing Christmas carols outside the office of MP Janelle Saffin.

The secret to wellbeing is the art of life

26 April 2012 at 01:45 PM

Three Port Macquarie community mental health organisations are discovering art therapy could hold the key to mental health and wellbeing. Hastings Mental Health Network, Hastings Mental Health Supp

New horizons for people with mental illness

5 April 2012 at 01:10 PM

Support services for people with mental illness in Charlton will receive a boost, with service provider New Horizons to receive additional funding for two new mental health workers to service Lake Mac

New Horizons welcomes NSW Mental Health Commission

14 March 2012 at 05:29 PM

The Minister for Mental Health, The Hon Kevin Humphries MP, has announced that the NSW Parliament passed the Mental Health Commission Bill 2011. This landmark legislation, which will introduce the

New Horizons recognised for work with homeless

28 February 2012 at 04:11 PM

The Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Robert McClelland, has announced that New Horizons is among 23 finalists in the inaugural National Homelessness Services Achievement awards. The awards –

Scouts brought joy at Christmas

20 January 2012 at 08:36 AM

Meadowbank Scouts were joined by members of Ryde and Sydney St George’s Guilds of former scouts and guides in bringing Christmas joy and entertainment to residents at New Horizons aged care facility N

Hearing Voices brings joy at Christmas

23 December 2011 at 09:59 AM

The New Horizons Hearing Voices Choir brought joy to the streets of Lismore this week, performing Christmas carols outside the office of MP Janelle Saffin. Hoping to remind people what Christmas is

Check out the pics from MP John Alexander's visit

13 December 2011 at 12:43 PM

Men who already do so much, do so much mo

1 December 2011 at 04:37 PM

Forty four men from non-profit organisation New Horizons raised $7,660 for fellow charity, Movember. Their efforts have placed New Mo-rizons, as the team called themselves, in the top 1.1% of more

30 years young, time for a makeover

24 October 2011 at 07:57 PM

Turning 30 is a pretty big deal. So we made a pretty big deal about it.

For some reaching 30 signals new beginnings. For others it represents a new level of maturity. It’s often said that y

$8.5 billion crime costs 1 in 6 Aussies

14 October 2011 at 10:30 AM

More than 16% of Australians have been the victims of identity theft, or know someone who has, according to the latest research. In what is being described as the nation’s most costly crime, losses

Sun, Stars join Hundreds for A Walk in the Park

6 October 2011 at 03:43 PM

More than 600 people packed Kibble Park Gosford this week for A Walk in the Park 2011 on what turned out to be a brighter than expected day. Revellers enjoyed live entertainment by local music star

Young people with disability, doing what young people do

16 September 2011 at 03:39 PM

More than 70 young people with a disability and their carers enjoyed a day of live entertainment, music, comedy and recreation at an exclusive event held in Sydney’s West this month. New Horizons h

Welcoming place for Indigenous community to seek support

6 September 2011 at 08:32 PM

New Horizons launches innovative service for Central Coast Indigenous community. In 2009 the Australian Government allocated $37 million to fund 87 non-profit organisations to support as man

Check out the pics from the ICSS launch

6 September 2011 at 07:20 PM

NAIDOC Week photos are in!

10 July 2011 at 01:22 PM

New model of respite for Central Coast carers

28 June 2011 at 09:48 AM

Carers on the Central Coast will have better access to more affordable respite with improved choice and greater flexibility. Plans to expand support for people who provide full time care for

Tireless Work Earns Volunteer Award

13 May 2011 at 03:42 PM

The City of Ryde has named New Horizons Board Vice President, Joan Graham, the 2011 Volunteer of the Year. Mrs Graham took out the coveted award at a civic ceremony held at Ryde on Monday 9 May as

Mental health a priority at last

12 May 2011 at 12:57 PM

New Horizons has welcomed a five year $2.2 billion mental health reform package announced as part of the Government’s 2011-2012 budget. New Horizons CEO Judi Higgin said reform of the mental health

Innovative new service for North Coast homeless

29 March 2011 at 04:02 PM

New Horizons has announced it will deliver a transformative service for homeless people on the NSW Mid North Coast. In November 2010, Housing NSW announced an Action Plan to tackle homelessness in

Poll results - Mental health not getting enough attention

25 March 2011 at 03:21 PM

Mental health is not getting the enough attention it deserves: poll In an online poll conducted by New Horizons, more than one hundred people were asked whether they thought mental health wa

Vodafone makes calls to mental health emergency services free

9 March 2011 at 11:05 AM

In a move that has been welcomed by many, Australia’s third largest mobile phone provider has announced it will offer free calls to a number of child safety, mental health and other emergency support

Productivity Commission hands down report on disability

28 February 2011 at 05:26 PM

A new model for care and support for people with disability is needed according to a draft report released by the Productivity Commission Monday. The inquiry, tasked with assessing the feasibility

New Horizons awarded $25,545 for new equipment

31 January 2011 at 12:28 PM

Last Thursday, New Horizons welcomed the State Member for Ryde, Victor Dominello, who dropped by to present a cheque for $25,545 to upgrade equipment at its North Ryde factory. New Horizons was awa

Scouts and Guilds Christmas cheer at New Horizons

24 January 2011 at 03:51 PM

Meadowbank Scouts and members of Ryde and Sydney St George’s Guilds of former scouts and guides entertained at New Horizons aged care centre to bring some Christmas cheer to the residents, pictured ab

Minister announces network members

21 December 2010 at 04:28 AM

MEMBERS of the Mid North Coast Local Health Network governing council have been announced by Health Minister Carmel Tebbutt. The eight Mid North Coast Local Health Network Governing Council members

Concert of healing

24 November 2010 at 04:34 PM

The community choir Remedial Vox will give a concerty at St Mark's Church, Figtree Road, Hunters Hill, on Saturday. The choir, made up of people whose lives have been affectd by various mental illn

Charities join forces for good

19 November 2010 at 09:21 AM

New Horizons Enterprises Limited (New Horizons) and Coffs Harbour Challenge (CHC) will join forces in a move that will secure employment and training opportunities for people with a disability on the

Dancers bring joy to New Horizons

18 November 2010 at 01:37 PM

A troupe from the Kate Liz School of Dance were given an enthusiastic ovation from residents of the New Horizons Aged Care Facility at North Ryde on Saturday - even before they had performed. “The

Artists show off their talent at ICAT Exhibition

13 November 2010 at 10:52 AM

The New Horizons held its second annual ICAT Exhibition on Friday, 5 November 2010 at the Thornleigh Respite Centre. The ICAT Exhibition displays works from artists who are involved in New Horizon

New Horizons Board Appoints New CEO

12 November 2010 at 05:05 PM

The board of New Horizons Enterprises Limited has announced that Judi Higgin has been appointed as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer effective Friday, 17 December 2010. Board President, Joa

Beautiful garden serves an important purpose

27 October 2010 at 02:16 PM

A NORTH Ryde aged care centre garden which stimulates residents has won top prize for the most beautiful courtyard or balcony in the 2010 City of Ryde Spring Garden competition. New Horizons Aged C

NH makes prime time news!

14 October 2010 at 10:39 PM

Our very own Ian Cobner, Coordinator for Day 2 Day Living on the Central Coast talks to reporters from NBN News about the fourth annual 'Walk in the Park', live from Kibble Park... A Walk in the Pa

Elise is losing it...

25 September 2010 at 02:56 PM

Her hair that is! Our very own Elise Tomkins is going to shave off her hair to help raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation... and she needs your help! You can sponsor Elise and help su

Take a Walk in the Park!

16 September 2010 at 10:00 AM

New Horizons is pleased to present 'A Walk in the Park' a community event planned to coincide with national 'Stress Less Day' and linked to Mental Health Month's theme 'Good Friends Help Us Bounce Bac

Canon Australia Honours NH Employees

28 August 2010 at 03:12 PM

Canon Australia's Managing Director, Mr. Kenji Kobayashi honoured 70 employees at New Horizons' North Ryde packaging centre... This from the Northern District Times ON Friday Canon Australi

Follow NH on Twitter!

7 June 2010 at 02:04 PM

New Horizons has reached the twittersphere! And we want you to join us! For all the latest New Horizons news, announcements, updates, invites and more, you can follow us on Twitter. We're just get

Keynote Speakers Announced - 2010 MHSWC

7 June 2010 at 09:28 AM

New Horizons is pleased to announce that several speakers for the 2010 Mental Health Support Workers' Conference, as well as Master of Ceremonies, have been confirmed. Sandra Sully will be joining

Call for papers - 2010 MHSWC

1 June 2010 at 09:01 AM

New Horizons is inviting those working in Mental Health and people with lived experience to submit papers for the 2010 Mental Health Support Workers Conference to be held in Sydney on Wednesday 20 & T

New Mental Health Service for Refugees

4 March 2010 at 01:51 PM

The Australian Government has allocated $5.4 million to fund new mental health services for humanitarian entrants with a mental illness. The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services & Ind

Worker Sets A New Benchmark For Service

20 November 2009 at 01:19 PM

This month factory workers at North Ryde were recognised for their years of service. New Horizons' Commercial Packaging business, which provides employment opportunities for around 70 people with a

Local Youths Paint a Picture of Hope

17 November 2009 at 04:46 PM

Young people in the Tweed Shire aim to tackle youth depression and suicide through art, poetry and conversation. The Check Ur Head! project brought together a group aged from 13 to 25 who told pers

World Celebrates As Local Charity Boogies

29 October 2009 at 08:44 AM

People with a disability, their family, friends and carers are gearing up for some serious celebration as the world plans to focus its attention on diversity and ability, rather than any lack thereof.

New Horizons for North Coast Indigenous Community

20 July 2009 at 08:44 AM

The Australian Government has allocated $37 million to fund up to 87 non-profit organisations to support as many as 139 Indigenous communities as part of its reform of the Community Development Employ

2008 MHSWC Wraps Up

12 November 2008 at 08:41 AM

New Horizons held the inaugural Mental Health Support Workers’ Conference on Monday & Tuesday, 10 & 11 November 2008 at Sydney’s Citigate Central Hotel. The aim of the conference was to build resil

Walk a Mile in my Shoes

28 July 2008 at 08:41 AM

The Central Coast Mental Health Service tackles the problem of Dual Diagnosis by inviting community workers to "Walk a mile in my shoes". One in five people in our community suffer from mental illness