Help us shape a new free tool for Northern NSW & Mid North Coast locals aged 45+
Built for your community, by your community. Help us shape a new free tool for North Coast & Mid North Coast locals aged 45+! Who are we looking for? People aged 45+ living in Ballina or Coffs Harbour. We especially welcome people with disability, LGBTQ+ people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from
Residential Aged Care Enhanced Primary Care Access Grant recipients announced
Healthy North Coast is pleased to announce the successful recipients of their Residential Aged Care – Enhanced Primary Care Access Grants program. These grants have been awarded following an expression of interest process and panel evaluation. Recognising the unique challenges associated with delivering primary care to residents in aged care homes – particularly in areas
Help shape future research on asbestos-related diseases
The National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases is inviting people affected by asbestos exposure and asbestos-related diseases – including people exposed to asbestos, patients, carers, advocates and healthcare professionals – to complete an anonymous survey (10–15 minutes) to help define future research priorities. Take the survey now. The survey closes 31 August 2026. For more
New evaluation shows impact of Resilient Kids program
Pictured: Celebrating the one-year anniversary of Resilient Kids in November 2024. Healthy North Coast has released the evaluation report for the second year of the Resilient Kids program – delivered by Social Futures, The Family Center, Human Nature Therapy and Lives Lived Well – highlighting the positive impact the program is having for children,
New report highlights impact of post-flood recovery programs in the Northern Rivers
It’s been 4 years since severe flooding caused devastation across the North Coast region, with longer term impacts still being experienced. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) described these floods as one of the most devastating in the nation’s history. Seven LGAs were affected, with towns like Lismore, Broadwater, Coraki and Woodburn experiencing the most
Ministerial visit highlights youth mental health services in Coffs Harbour
On Wednesday 18 March 2026, headspace Coffs Harbour welcomed a visit from Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, the Hon Emma McBride MP,  Monika Wheeler, CEO and Aimee McNeill, Director of Integrated Community Wellbeing at Healthy North Coast to see firsthand how recent funding is improving access to youth mental health services and enhancing
Help us understand and improve nurse and midwife mental health in NSW
Mental health and wellbeing among nurses and midwives is a major public health issue, which has been exacerbated by the impacts of COVID-19. Having a healthy, highly functioning workforce is the key determinant of a good healthcare service (and therefore benefits the health of everyone in NSW). However, there is a critical lack of services
Free impact measurement workshops for local not-for-profits
Healthy North Coast is offering a new series of free, practical online capacity building workshops for local community organisations. You can attend one session or both. Registrations close the Monday before each session. Workshop 1: Find and use impact data: Make your program results visible Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10-11:30am Online Register now Worksop 2: Write enhanced
Know a nurse wanting to return to practice?
The Nurse Re-entry Program is an Australian Government initiative supporting general practices to build their capability by hosting nurses in supervised placements. The program helps nurses who have not practised in the last 5-10 years to re-enter the workforce through a paid, supervised placement in general practice. The program also supports nurse practitioners transitioning into
Introducing new ‘Palliative Care on the North Coast’ resources
Healthy North Coast has released two new resources – a Palliative Care Fact Sheet and a Palliative Care on the North Coast Booklet – designed to support people living with a life-limiting illness, their families, and the people who care for them. These resources provide clear, localised and compassionate information to help individuals and families
Meet Anne Moehead: A lifetime of service to dementia care in regional NSW
Anne Moehead OAM, PSM is a highly respected nurse and dementia care leader whose work has shaped how older people with cognitive impairment are supported across our region in Northern NSW. With more than 3 decades in nursing, Anne was a trailblazer in psychogeriatric and dementia care, becoming one of the first nurse practitioners specialising
North Coast communities – we need your voice!
When people told us they wanted reliable tools and information to help them live and age well, we listened. We’re now excited that Today Design are developing a purpose built AI-powered ‘wayfinding tool’ to help people on the North Coast find and connect with local services, groups and activities that fit their life. Will you
