Bringing children’s heart care closer to home in the Northern Rivers
Pictured above, the team from Queensland Children’s Hospital. L-R: Shelley Pain (Paediatric Cardiology CNC), Dr Ben Auld (Paediatric Cardiologist) and Natalie Bateson (Cardiac Scientist). Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation recently hosted a Children’s Paediatric Cardiology Clinic in Casino, bringing specialist children’s heart care directly to local Aboriginal families. The clinic, held on 23 and
Stronger Together: Advancing chronic disease care on Yaegl Country
On 21-22 October 2025 on Yaegl country, Aboriginal chronic disease care coordinators came together for the Integrated Team Care Workforce Forum ‘Stronger Together, Advancing Chronic Disease Care.’ Hosted by the Healthy North Coast’s Aboriginal Partnership Directorate, led by Ms Susan Parker Pavlovic, a proud Yaegl woman, the 2-day forum brought together representatives from 6 Aboriginal
Community-led diabetes education day delivers big impact in Ballina
Pictured L-R: Julie-Ann and Sheena (dietetic students) and Bullinah’s dietician Kate Richards. Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service recently hosted a successful ‘Diabetes Management and Education Day’ in Ballina, bringing together community members, health professionals, and partner organisations to support better outcomes for people living with diabetes. With more than 25 community members attending, the day
Bridging Now to Next: Healthy North Coast celebrates National Reconciliation Week
At Healthy North Coast, we proudly recognised National Reconciliation Week 2025 (27 May – 3 June) with a series of meaningful gatherings in our different office locations that brought our team together to reflect, learn and connect. This year’s theme, Bridging Now to Next, served as a powerful reminder of the ongoing connection between past,
Improving health outcomes for Aboriginal peoples on the North Coast
Back in February, Healthy North Coast met with the Directors of VOICE (Validating Outcomes by Including Consumer Experience) to see where there might be some crossovers with our Aboriginal health and wellbeing deep-dive. This deep-dive is part of our Aboriginal Partnership with the six Aboriginal Medical Services in our footprint. The aim of the project
Looking for resources to support your work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients?
WellMob is a digital library of social and emotional wellbeing resources developed by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They have just updated all of their Resource Sheets for Workers. These are shortcuts to the best social and emotional wellbeing resources on WellMob. Curated for practitioners and teams working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Cultural Safety Training in Strong Demand
Image above: Delta Kay, from Explore Byron Bay, Arakwal Bundjalung country, leading a cultural training session – www.explorebyronbay.com Be quick to register for upcoming Cultural Safety Training Commencing in June this year, Healthy North Coast has held Cultural Safety Training on Yaegl, Bundjalung and Birpai countries. The comprehensive series is designed to increase local cultural
Uncle David Kelly speaks on community, culture and moving forward
Healthy North Coast’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan Lead and Dunghutti Elder, Uncle David Kelly says that, for him, NAIDOC Week is about communities coming together, sharing their cultures, and celebrating the many contributions that Aboriginal people have made and continue to make. Mr Kelly was born in Coffs Harbour and spent much of his childhood
‘For Our Elders’ – National NAIDOC Week 2-9 July 2023
As NAIDOC Week approaches, the National NAIDOC Week Committee asks us to reflect on how our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders have guided our communities. Across every generation, our Elders have played, and continue to play, an important role and hold a prominent place in our communities and families. They are cultural knowledge holders,
EOI for positions with Kempsey Aboriginal Go4Fun program
Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) Health Promotion is seeking expressions of interest for Theory Facilitators/Leaders and Physical Activity Facilitators/Leaders for the Kempsey Aboriginal Go4Fun program. The Theory Facilitators/leaders will be responsible for delivering nutrition theory content. The Physical Activity Facilitators/Leaders will be responsible for delivering physical activity content. Go4Fun is a 10-week program
Enrol for First Nations exercise program in Port Macquarie
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 45 years and older are invited to enrol in a healthy ageing exercise program in Port Macquarie. The Ironbark Exercise Program is for all fitness levels and aims to build strength and mobility. Enrolment is between 10:00am and 1:00pm on Thursday, 23 February at Birpai Local Aboriginal Land
OneMob looking for young radio enthusiasts
Coffs Harbour’s OneMob Radio is seeking interest from young people to participate in a 10-week radio program. Funded by Healthy North Coast, the free 10-week program aims to teach young people the basics of working in radio and build their confidence. It will also help with public speaking, communication techniques, leadership, service awareness, community engagement
