In the end…what matters most to you?
National Palliative Care Week (19-25 May 2024) aims to connect Australians with the ‘people at the heart of quality palliative care’ – the doctors, nurses, social workers, volunteers, and many others, to encourage a deeper understanding of what palliative care is. Join Healthy North Coast for a live webinar on Monday 20 May 6–7pm, where
Meet Dr Beth Allin
I’m Beth Allin, a GP in Grafton, NSW. I graduated from medical school in England in 2011 and moved to Australia in 2012 during the London Olympics. I completed my GP training in the North Coast and have been working in Grafton for nearly seven years. In general practice, my particular interests are in child
Tweed Hospital services are moving
The new Tweed Valley Hospital at 771 Cudgen Road, Cudgen is opening to patients at 8am on Tuesday 14 May 2024. On the same day the Tweed Valley Hospital opens to patients, The Tweed Hospital at Powell St, Tweed Heads, will close. From 8am, Tuesday 14 May, anyone requiring emergency medical care should present to
New CareSearchgp app: a tool supporting GPs to provide end-of-life care
CareSearch, an Australian Government-funded palliative care project, has released the CareSearchgp app. This free digital tool brings together evidence-based research and resources to support GPs in delivering quality palliative care. Coverage includes terminal prescribing guidance for specific symptoms and advice on key care issues including: advance care planning recognising deterioration case conferences assisting families through
Recognise the signs of sepsis
NSW Health are currently running a Sepsis Awareness Campaign which seeks to empower communities to recognise the signs of sepsis and seek timely medical assistance. Sepsis is when your body has an extreme response to an infection. Sepsis can affect anyone. There are many possible signs and symptoms of sepsis. Some of these include: Getting very
Free healthy lifestyle program now open to more families
More families in NSW will now be able to access support to help improve their children’s nutrition, wellbeing and sleep, with an expansion of the successful Go4Fun program. Go4Fun is a free 10-week after-school program for 7–13-year-olds, and their families, which aims to support their health and wellbeing. Previously, children needed to be above a
Centre for Healthcare Knowledge & Innovation relaunches
Introductory event: Reimagining Our Economy: Measuring What Matters Learn how to collaborate with government and industry to uphold the commitments outlined in Australia’s first wellbeing framework. Tuesday 30 April 2024 | 6:45pm – 8:10pm | Register here Healthy North Coast is excited to announce the relaunch of the Centre for Healthcare Knowledge & Innovation (CHKI),
Women with disabilities: share your cervical screening self-collection experience
Northern NSW LHD is seeking to interview eligible women with a physical disability about their experience of self-collection cervical screening services at their local NNSWLHD women’s health clinic. This includes Clarence, Richmond and Tweed /Byron Local Government Areas. Study population and participants The study will be conducted in the existing Women’s Health Nurse clinics in
Tresillian supports families in Northern NSW
Tresillian Lismore is an early parenting support service seeking to improve relationships between families and their children by promoting confidence and providing parenting education. Tresillian nurses work in partnership with families to develop a plan that helps them meet their parenting goals. Tresillian’s evidence-based child and family health services are FREE to Australian citizens. Why
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics extend operating hours on the North Coast
The recently-opened Medicare Urgent Care Clinics in Lismore and Coffs Harbour are now operating 12 hours per day, seven days a week, in a fully bulk-billed (free) service with no appointments or referrals necessary. Medicare UCCs are designed to address urgent, but not life-threatening illnesses, including: Minor infections Minor fractures, sprains, sports injuries Sudden onset
Resilient Kids is there to support the mental health of young people post-2022 floods
A new Northern Rivers service is available to young people and their families who need mental health and wellbeing support after the 2022 floods. The aim of Resilient Kids is to improve the social, emotional and mental health of Northern Rivers young people aged eight to 18 years. A written referral is not needed but
Innovative funding opportunity: Community Wellbeing and Resilience Grants 2024
Healthy North Coast invites not-for-profit community organisations and non-government organisations to respond to an Expression of Interest to deliver the 2024 Community Wellbeing and Resilience (CWR) program. The 2024 CWR program seeks to benefit communities across the whole North Coast Region – from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie – helping to recover from the health
