North Coast healthcare workers shine in Stronger Medicare Awards
Two North Coast healthcare workers have been nominated among eight finalists from NSW in the Stronger Medicare Awards, which recognise people who have made a significant contribution to Australia’s primary health care sector. Casey Shorter, Macksville Medical Centre Ms Shorter (main picture) has played a transformative role in reshaping the Macksville Medical Centre, taking it
In-reach education model completes successful six-month pilot
Pictured: Dr Kate Gupta When access to medical specialists is limited, empowering local general practice is essential to meeting the needs of the community. To this end, Healthy North Coast has just completed a six-month pilot of a specialist in-reach education program with great success. Dr Kate Gupta, an endocrinologist, and Michelle Bushell, a
16-22 September is Dementia Action Week
Dementia is a brain condition. It’s not a normal part of ageing. Learn more about what dementia is, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and support. Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians and the leading cause of death for women. Dementia is the leading cause of disease burden for those over 65 years
Community conversations help shape the future of North Coast health services
Back in March, in our Better Health Community Survey, you shared your thoughts and experiences with us about primary health care in your region. As a follow-on from this, we held a series of ‘community conversations‘ in August in Kyogle, Grafton, Macksville and online, which were attended by 60+ community members and offered a chance
Changes to vaping laws in Australia
All nicotine vapes in Australia are regulated as therapeutic goods. This means they can only be purchased at pharmacies to help people quit smoking or to manage their nicotine dependence. It is illegal for retailers, such as tobacconists, vape shops and convenience stores, to sell any type of vape. Until 30 September 2024, everyone needs
Death, dying and grief…
Successful Dying to Know Day events hosted by Healthy North Coast were held in August at RFBI Bellingen Masonic Village, Anglican Hall Kempsey, and Crowley Care Ballina. The Dying to Know Day (8 August 2024) public health campaign aims to raise awareness about death and end-of-life planning. This year, the focus was on personalising final
How do you travel to health appointments?
NSW Health is committed to ensuring people living in regional, rural and remote areas of NSW can access high quality, reliable and timely healthcare. The Transport for Health project responds to a recommendation from the Rural Health Inquiry that calls on NSW Health, the rural and regional Local Health Districts and Transport for NSW to
Free accommodation for cancer patients aged 15-29
More 15-29 year olds are diagnosed with cancer than children each year, yet their specific needs can often be overlooked. Too old for kids hospitals, and too young to be alongside the elderly and dying during their treatment, they are six times more likely to suffer from mental health problems following treatment and can be
Australia’s first-ever inflammatory bowel disease State of the Nation survey
Crohn’s & Colitis Australia is pleased to announce that they are developing Australia’s first ever inflammatory bowel disease State of the Nation report. This survey will form an important part of the evidence they need to advocate for the policy reforms and investments that will improve the lives of people living with IBD across Australia.
Opportunity to help us support Residential Aged Care Homes
Healthy North Coast is seeking a suitable provider to develop an ‘insights and analysis review’ of Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs) across North Coast and Mid-North Coast NSW. HNC is working with the aged care sector, and in particular with RACHs, to support the sustainable implementation of aged care and MyMedicare reforms so that residents
Get involved in suicide prevention for our region
Healthy North Coast is inviting mental health service providers and other interested stakeholders to talk about suicide prevention needs at a local level, and what will help to reduce risk across the North Coast to support the Targeted Regional Initiatives for Suicide Prevention. We are holding a series of in-person sessions from Wednesday 21 August
Upcoming: Falls Prevention and Healthy Ageing Rural Forum
Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is hosting this year’s Falls Prevention and Healthy Ageing Rural Forum, in collaboration with the Clinical Excellence Commission and the NSW Falls Prevention and Healthy Ageing Network. The forum is free. Places are limited. Event details: 9am – 3pm, Friday 20 September Ballina RSL 1 Grant St, Ballina Register
