History of our Organisation

In 2004 the Cessnock Uni. Clinic was established as a joint initiative of the University of Newcastle and Hunter Health. At that time there was a critical shortage of general practitioners in the Cessnock region, an area of socio-economic disadvantage with a high burden of disease. The clinic was established to improve access to general practice care for the local population, to facilitate research in primary health care and to support the training of health professionals. The Cessnock Uni. Clinic was established in premises on the Cessnock District Hospital campus.

By 2009 the clinic was operating well and financially viable, with established GP workforce, support staffing and practice population. The University and Hunter Health made the decision that the Community Healthcare Trust could continue to operate the clinic without their oversight as a stand alone not-for-profit company. The clinic commenced trading as Community Healthcare (CHC).

In 2015 CHC established a second clinic in Kurri Kurri with the assistance of funding, a purpose built facility with a co-located pathology collection centre. It was established with the assistance of funding from the Australian Government. In August 2021 the Cessnock clinic moved to a new purpose built facility with co-located pathology collection and pharmacy services, in Vincent St Cessnock. At the same time, the Cessnock Community Healthcare Trust commenced trading as All Ways Healthcare. The move of the Cessnock clinic move marks the end of a successful 16 year partnership with the Local Health District to improve access to general practice care in the Cessnock region. This has been achieved not only through the operation of All Ways Healthcare clinics, but through the training of GP registrars and overseas trained doctors to achieve specialist qualifications.

Our Goal

All Ways Healthcare delivers primary healthcare services.

All Ways Healthcare's commitment to provide comprehensive and high quality healthcare that is affordable, and through innovations such as school clinics.

All Ways Healthcare is a part of ForHealth Group.

Your Privacy

We always ensure your privacy is maintained at all times.

Our staff act in accordance with the Privacy Act 1998 when handling your health information and medical records.

We use patient health information to assist in improving the quality of care we provide.

We may also use de-identified information in research projects to improve your health care and for health promotion within the community. Although no personal information is shared in de-identified data, you have the option to 'opt out' from your health information being utilised for research and quality improvements.  Please let the Practice Manager know if you would like to be opted out.