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
The Primary Care Impact Grants are back!
Primary Care Impact Grant Round 3 recipient: Mullumbimby Comprehensive Health Centre In 2025, 48 Primary Care Impact Grants were awarded to North Coast primary care providers, totalling nearly $2.35 million. From nurse-led drop-in clinics for those experiencing homelessness, to 48-week Aboriginal healthy lifestyle programs, these grants were awarded to innovative, locally designed projects that
Measles is about!
From 1 Dec 2025 to 22 February 2026, there have been 27 cases of measles in NSW. 15 acquired measles during their travel to South-East Asia and 12 acquired measles in NSW. The majority of the cases were adults who were under-vaccinated for measles. Byron Bay, Lismore and Coffs Harbour are all currently listed (25
