Meet Anne Moehead: A lifetime of service to dementia care in regional NSW
Anne Moehead OAM, PSM is a highly respected nurse and dementia care leader whose work has shaped how older people with cognitive impairment are supported across our region in Northern NSW. With more than 3 decades in nursing, Anne was a trailblazer in psychogeriatric and dementia care, becoming one of the first nurse practitioners specialising
North Coast communities – we need your voice!
When people told us they wanted reliable tools and information to help them live and age well, we listened. We’re now excited that Today Design are developing a purpose built AI-powered ‘wayfinding tool’ to help people on the North Coast find and connect with local services, groups and activities that fit their life. Will you
Healthy North Coast welcomes newest GP registrars to the region
On Thursday 5 February, at Pacific Bay Resort in Coffs Harbour, Healthy North Coast welcomed 39 RACGP general practice registrars who have started their training in the region. The event marked the beginning of their training placements across local general practices and their contribution to strengthening primary care in the region. The HealthPathways team provided
National Advance Care Planning Week 2026: Your story, your choice
National Advance Care Planning Week | 16 to 22 March 2026 This National Advance Care Planning Week, Advance Care Planning Australia invites all Australians to pause and reflect on what matters most. The 2026 theme – Your story, your choice – celebrates the uniqueness of every individual and encourages people to share their experiences and
New opportunity: Evaluation of the Primary Care Impact Grants program
Pictured: Primary Care Impact Grant Round 2 awardee PKG Medical in Tweed Heads. Assoc. Prof. Chris Ifediora, Kara Rumsey RN, Claire Carpentar RN, Jemima Hatherly EN. Healthy North Coast is seeking a suitably qualified evaluation partner to help shape the future of community-led primary care innovation across the region. This provider will have the
2026 Living Well Expo: Celebrating carers, disability and ageing in Coffs Harbour
The Living Well Expo is all about bringing people together. It’s a welcoming space for older people, people with disability, and their carers, to connect, feel supported, and discover opportunities to improve health and social wellbeing. With more than 50 information stalls, the Expo provides easy access to local services and community organisations that support
Share your thoughts: Community-led Safe Space in Wardell
Wardell Neighbourhood Centre has recently been endorsed to progress the establishment of a Community-led Safe Space, with the support and guidance of Roses in the Ocean. This initiative is part of a national effort to strengthen non-clinical, peer-led responses for people experiencing emotional distress, suicidal distress, grief, and loss. Community-led Safe Spaces are designed to
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Lismore introduces groundbreaking robotic surgery technology
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Lismore has become the first regional private hospital in New South Wales, and only the second hospital in Australia, to introduce the Medbot TOUMAI® Surgical Robotic System. The arrival of this advanced robotic technology represents a major leap forward in surgical care for the Northern Rivers, allowing highly complex procedures to
Local men supporting local men
Update 10 March 2026: The Grafton event has changed date from 24 March to 25 March. The Men’s Table, in partnership with Healthy North Coast, is inviting local men to come along to an upcoming Entree Dinner. The Men’s Table is a community group where men meet monthly over dinner to share the highs and
Tackling climate-related PTSD in the Northern Rivers: Seeking participants
The Australian Government has funded Southern Cross University (SCU) to undertake a world-first stepped care model trial. The Healing Climate Related Trauma (HEART) trial will test whether innovative programs can reduce the severity of climate-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Findings from this trial will help inform the development of larger-scale, sustainable mental health programs for
Strengthening early responses to problematic harmful sexual behaviours
Children under 10 who display problematic or harmful sexual behaviours (PHSB) require timely, compassionate and developmentally informed support. In response to national recommendations and emerging evidence, the Safe Wayz program is now operating across the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD), helping families and services navigate concerns with accuracy, cultural safety, and hope. Safe
Are you supporting someone? You might be a carer without realising it
Many people in our community provide support to a family member, friend, or neighbour, often without ever calling themselves a carer. You might help someone get to appointments, manage medications, organise daily tasks, offer emotional support, or simply check in regularly to make sure they’re okay. If others depend on you in these ways, you’re
