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
Help shape the future of health services in your community!
We know that on the North Coast it can sometimes be difficult to access health services. What’s working well? What’s not? What’s missing? Let’s chat.   Back in March, you had your say in our 2024 Better Health Community Survey, where you shared your thoughts and experiences of primary health care in your region.
New Electroencephalogram (EEG) services in Port Macquarie
After many years, Electroencephalogram (EEG) services are back in Port Macquarie. At this stage, Routine EEG and Sleep-Deprived EEGs are being offered. They will be performed at: Neurology New South Wales Suite 5, 10B Highfields Circuit, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 They will be performed by Sr Candice Conroy, who is an experienced ICU Nurse at
Loneliness Awareness Week: social connections play a vital role in our health and wellbeing
We’re approaching Loneliness Awareness Week (5-11 August), an important date in the calendar to promote the importance of social connections to our health and wellbeing. Loneliness is considered one of the greatest social issues of our time. Evidence shows that human beings are social creatures, relying on connection to each other and community, not just
World Hepatitis Day 2024: It’s time for action
World Hepatitis Day takes place annually on 28 July, bringing the world together to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. The aim for World Hepatitis Day 2024 in Australia is to mobilise action on the elimination of viral hepatitis in Australia. Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are viruses
Dying to Know Day on the North Coast
Dying to Know Day (8 August 2024) is an annual campaign that aims to empower all adult Australians to be strong self-advocates when it comes to planning for end-of-life. Join us for an insightful in-person event where NSW Trustee and Guardians and members of the Local Health District Palliative Care team will deliver an information
