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
Tweed Valley Hospital Community Open Day
The new $723.3 million Tweed Valley Hospital is set to open its doors to patients on Tuesday 14 May 2024. Ahead of the upcoming opening, the Northern NSW Local Health District would like to invite community members to join us on Saturday 16 March from 10am – 2pm for a behind-the-scenes look at the new
Healthy North Coast mourns the passing of Dr Mike Davis
With great sadness, Healthy North Coast learned of the tragic passing of Dr Mike Davis, GP and Partner at Alstonville Clinic, earlier this month. Mike had relocated to Alstonville in 2016 with his wife Georgina (who works at Healthy North Coast as Senior Manager, Service Planning) and three young kids. He was known for his
Healthy North Coast seeking members for Community Advisory Council
Healthy North Coast is seeking expressions of interest from community members who want to be part of a diverse, collaborative group that provides advice to the Board of Directors to help achieve our vision of “Healthy people in North Coast communities”. Successful candidates will be required to attend one meeting per quarter. Three of the
Medical students and GP Registrars given a warm North Coast welcome!
A group of new medical students and GP Registrars were recently given a special welcome to the North Coast! Workforce Development, HealthPathways and Primary Health Coordinators from Healthy North Coast visited third-year Charles Sturt University Medical Students at their Port Macquarie Campus on 31 January to give them a huge welcome to the region and
Every vape is a hit to your health
Cancer Institute NSW is delivering a new campaign titled ‘Every vape is a hit to your health,‘ to young people aged 14-24 in NSW. E-cigarettes are harmful to health and their use among young people is increasing significantly. Vaping in youth is a known issue on the North Coast, with the North Coast Youth Vaping
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics operational on the North Coast
In celebration of more convenient and efficient health care access for the region, Healthy North Coast is proud to announce that two new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) are now fully operational in Coffs Harbour and Lismore. The Medicare UCCs in Lismore and Coffs Harbour are operating extended hours, seven days a week, in a
Patient registration for MyMedicare now open
Last year, the Australian Government introduced MyMedicare – a voluntary new patient registration system that aims to formalise the relationship between patients, their general practice, general practitioner (GP) and primary care teams. When you register in MyMedicare, it will notify your general practice that you have chosen them as your regular care team. Additional funding
