Building up the health workforce on the North Coast
On Wednesday 3 July, the Northern NSW Regional Training Hub hosted a Medical Careers Expo, at the University Centre for Rural Health in Lismore. The ‘speed dating’ style event showcased a wide range of medical specialties with a fun and innovative approach. Attendees included medical students, Junior Medical Officers and international medical graduates currently in
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics: what is the difference between urgent, emergency, and general care?
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics are located across Australia and make it easier for you and your family to access bulk billed, urgent health care. In the Mid North Coast and Northern NSW areas, there are Medicare Urgent Care Clinics located at: Coffs Harbour | Level 1, Specialist Medical Centre, 343-345 Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour
Building the resilience of flood affected young people
Eight community organisations have been chosen to receive grants of up to $150,000 from the Resilient Kids Youth Participation Fund. The grants are a part of the Resilient Kids program, funded by Healthy North Coast through a $10 million initiative from the Australian Government, and managed by Social Futures. to support disaster recovery for Northern
New partnership to drive better health outcomes on the North Coast
On 3 July 2024 in Coffs Harbour, we were joined by Rose Jackson, Minister for Mental Health and North Coast, to launch our Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Northern NSW Local Health District and Mid North Coast Local Health District. This is a commitment to drive a ‘one health system’ approach that will improve health outcomes across the North Coast
North Coast general practices ahead of national performance indicators
The Practice Incentives Program Quality Improvement (PIPQI) is a national program from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) to support quality improvement for patients and the delivery of best-practice care. General practices enrolled in the PIPQI program commit to continuous quality improvement activities that support them managing their patients’ health. The PIPQI measures
Immediate Care in Primary Health Conference a huge success
On Saturday 22 June, 173 health professionals from across the North Coast gathered at Pacific Bay Resort on Gumbaynggirr Country, Coffs Harbour, for our Immediate Care in Primary Health Conference 2024. The conference brought together professionals from all corners of the primary health landscape – with a great mix of general practice, allied health, nursing,
Coffs Medical Centre gets a visit from the Department
In a move to integrate consumer feedback into healthcare policy, representatives from the Department of Health and Aged Care recently visited Coffs Medical Centre. This visit came on the back of the Coffs Medical Centre’s successful launch of a cardiovascular disease prevention clinic in July 2022. The nurse-led initiative has been praised for its innovative
Support is available to quit smoking in pregnancy
If you are pregnant and would like to quit smoking, speak to your midwife or call the Quitline on 13 7848. Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District have also produced a video about support to quit smoking in pregnancy. Carbon monoxide monitoring in pregnancy Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that you can’t see, taste or
New resource launched in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June, the Older Persons Abuse Prevention Coffs Coast Collaborative has developed a Service Directory to assist the community in knowing who to call if they have concerns about an older person or who wish to know more about elder abuse. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
14 June is World Blood Donor Day
Every year, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day. The event raises awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and thanks voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts. A blood service that gives patients access to safe blood and blood products in sufficient quantity is a critical component of
Looking for a home detox? The Withdrawal Management Program can help
The Withdrawal Management Program, offered by The Buttery, provides a convenient and effective way to manage withdrawal symptoms from alcohol or other drugs (AOD) in the comfort and privacy of your own home. They combine the flexibility of telehealth with the support of community resources to create a personalised program for you. The Program is
Support available for carers on the North Coast
Do you provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend with a disability, chronic illness, mental illness, drug and alcohol dependency, terminal illness, or who is frail due to age? Do your caring responsibilities affect your wellbeing or your ability to work, study or socialise? Recognising that you’re a carer can give
