Sky’s the Limit: Art on Bundjalung Country Workshop Video Series Streaming at 30,000 ft
North Coast Primary Health Network (NCPHN) is excited to announce that the Art on Bundjalung Country workshop videos will reach new heights. In a definite coup for the Art on Bundjalung Country project – and the featured artists – Virgin Australia has included the full series in their October in-flight entertainment program. The Art on Bundjalung Country
Gaamung-gundi Muya ‘Spirit of the Girls’ Camp
During the first week of September 2018, North Coast Primary Health Network, Coffs Harbour Gumbaynggirr Youth Community Drug Action Team (CDAT), Ready Mob, Groundworks, Junna Buwwa, AIME and Mission Australia ran a girls cultural camp for local Indigenous youth called Gaamung-gundi Muya ‘Spirit of the Girls’. The camp ran for four days and was held
Lismore Koori Knockout
Kelly Torrens and Emily Thatcher from the Aboriginal Health Team at North Coast Primary Health Network (NCPHN) were at the Koori Knockout in Lismore on Saturday 15 September 2018. They attended as part of the ‘Putting Out the Fires’ and ‘Ready Set Go! Healthy Heart!’ working groups, which are aimed at improving health outcomes for
Book Your Spot at the 2018 Needs Assessment Survey Results Presentation
In June 2018, North Coast Primary Health Network (NCPHN) ran Speak Up, a community survey asking locals for their experience with local health services. Over 3,300 locals completed the survey, offering valuable and unique information about accessibility, health challenges, health service providers and service quality across the North Coast. We would like to share the
Red Dust Healing and Aboriginal Chronic Disease Conference
On Wednesday 30 May 2018, Red Dust Healing was brought to Coffs Harbour for the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community. If you are unfamiliar with Red Dust Healing, it is founded on a cultural belief that we are one people, one mob who do not own but belong to this land. The program facilitates the understanding
Cancer Screening Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Cancer is the second most common cause of death for Indigenous Australians. Early detection through screening programs can save lives, so speak to your doctor today. Hear from fellow community members about their cancer screening experience and learn about cancer screening programs available in your community… Indigenous Bowel Screen Facebook Video produced by Cancer Council
Putting out the Fires: Stamping out Smoking Campaign Continues
NCPHN and Aboriginal Community Members Join Together to Create a Reconciliation Plan
NCPHN is excited to announce that we are developing a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). The first meeting of our staff and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members from across the Northern NSW and Mid North Coast regions was held in Grafton during February. Reconciliation Australia’s Action Plan program provides a framework for organisations to
NCPHN Supports Attendance at This Year’s Elders Olympics
Get Ready for an Aboriginal Language Revival
If You’re A Woman Living With Disability We’d Love To Hear From You!
If you’re a woman living with disability we’d love to hear from you! Your feedback today COULD HELP SAVE LIVES TOMORROW. Women aged 48-65 years (and their carers or care workers) from the Tweed and Richmond Valley are being invited to have an informal confidential chat to our specialised team about women’s cancer screening. Refreshments
