Changes to National Immunisation Program – shingles vaccine
From 1 November 2023, the shingles vaccine Shingrix® has replaced Zostavax® on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule for the prevention of shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia. It is available for eligible people most at risk of complications from shingles. A 2-dose course of Shingrix® is available for free for anyone who is: 65 years and
Help us improve the Blue Book
The Blue Book (My Personal Health Record) is given to parents and carers in NSW to record their child’s health, development and immunisations from birth to 5 years. The Blue Book aims to assist parents, carers and health professionals with assessment of children’s health and development. NSW Health is now reviewing the Blue Book to
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
Did you know that cybercrime is reported on average once every 7 minutes in Australia? That’s a 13% increase from last year. The theme for Cyber Security Awareness Month this year is Be cyber wise – don’t compromise, and is encouraging you to take 4 simple steps to be more cyber wise and increase the
Landmark Agreement to Focus on Aboriginal Health Outcomes
Six North Coast Aboriginal Medical Services in partnership with Healthy North Coast today launched a landmark agreement that will place an increased focus on improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the North Coast. The partnership seeks to progress the ‘National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2021-2031’ vision whereby
New Integrated Mental Health Support Service Launches on the North Coast
In a first for the region, the largest primary mental health service on the North Coast of New South Wales has been officially launched. EACH will lead a groundbreaking partnership to deliver the Healthy Hub Connect service, which will be made up of multidisciplinary teams of mental health workers, including psychologists, mental health nurses, social
The Inspiring Journey of Woopi Medical
If you’ve got an inspiring story that highlights a great health outcome on the North Coast… we’d love to hear from you. Let us know by submitting it here. A story written & submitted to Healthy North Coast by Arthur Hein, Business Director – Woopi Medical. In the heart of Woolgoolga’s serene landscapes lies a
Cultural Safety Training in Strong Demand
Image above: Delta Kay, from Explore Byron Bay, Arakwal Bundjalung country, leading a cultural training session – www.explorebyronbay.com Be quick to register for upcoming Cultural Safety Training Commencing in June this year, Healthy North Coast has held Cultural Safety Training on Yaegl, Bundjalung and Birpai countries. The comprehensive series is designed to increase local cultural
Uncle David Kelly speaks on community, culture and moving forward
Healthy North Coast’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan Lead and Dunghutti Elder, Uncle David Kelly says that, for him, NAIDOC Week is about communities coming together, sharing their cultures, and celebrating the many contributions that Aboriginal people have made and continue to make. Mr Kelly was born in Coffs Harbour and spent much of his childhood
‘For Our Elders’ – National NAIDOC Week 2-9 July 2023
As NAIDOC Week approaches, the National NAIDOC Week Committee asks us to reflect on how our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders have guided our communities. Across every generation, our Elders have played, and continue to play, an important role and hold a prominent place in our communities and families. They are cultural knowledge holders,
Be A Voice For Generations – National Reconciliation Week 2023
‘Be A Voice For Generations’ is the theme of this year’s National Reconciliation Week, which runs from 27 May to 3 June. It encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives – where we live, work and socialise. Healthy North Coast has developed an Innovate Reconciliation Action
Supporting National Palliative Care Week
National Palliative Care Week, held from 21-27 May, offered an opportunity to reflect on the impact of quality palliative care and end-of-life planning in Australia. This year’s theme, ‘Matters of Life and Death,’ was a reminder of the importance of compassionate and supportive end-of-life care for those with life-limiting illnesses and their families. One of
North Coast Health Connect arrives in Northern NSW
Northern NSW residents are set to benefit from a free new service that aims to improve access to local healthcare. North Coast Health Connect, launched 11 May for 29 postcodes across Northern NSW, offers a free 1800 phone number or live web chat for residents to speak with a registered nurse any time of the
