Webinar promotes ‘Living with dementia on the North Coast’ booklet
Following the release of the Healthy North Coast ‘Living with dementia on the North Coast’ booklet, Dr Marita Long and Dr Peter Silberberg from Dementia Training Australia recently presented the Dementia in Primary Care webinar. The webinar explored key considerations that need to be addressed when developing management plans for people living with dementia. It
Nominations open for 2023 Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery, Healing Heart Award
If you know of an outstanding nurse or midwife in Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD), here is your chance to celebrate them by sharing this consumer recognition award with your networks. Nurses and midwives who have demonstrated outstanding care or contributed to improved health outcomes can be nominated for the Healing Heart Consumer Appreciation
Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic to open in Coffs Harbour
The Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre has been selected as one of 20 Australian Government-funded sites to establish a specialised Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic. Healthy North Coast, which delivers the Australian Government’s PHN Program, is providing $700,000 over four years to GenHealth, the operators of the Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre. Healthy North Coast
Seeking new members for Healthy North Coast Audit and Risk Board Sub-Committee
Expressions of interest are sought from suitably experienced and qualified individuals to serve as an independent member of the Healthy North Coast Board Audit and Risk Management Committee. The purpose of the Audit and Risk Management Committee is to: ensure Healthy North Coast has sound financial reporting practices and robust internal controls consider non-traditional risks
Northern Rivers survey sets baseline for young people’s mental health
A comprehensive survey of Northern Rivers school children, completed in late 2022 and coordinated by Healthy North Coast, has set a baseline to measure our young people’s mental health and wellbeing, following the 2022 floods. 6,611 children and young people from 75 Northern Rivers schools completed the Resilience Survey, Australia’s most widely used mental health
Use your voice this National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week – 27 May to 3 June – is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. ​The 2023 theme, ‘Be a Voice for Generations’, calls on ​all Australians to act today to tackle the
EOI for positions with Kempsey Aboriginal Go4Fun program
Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) Health Promotion is seeking expressions of interest for Theory Facilitators/Leaders and Physical Activity Facilitators/Leaders for the Kempsey Aboriginal Go4Fun program. The Theory Facilitators/leaders will be responsible for delivering nutrition theory content. The Physical Activity Facilitators/Leaders will be responsible for delivering physical activity content. Go4Fun is a 10-week program
North Coast Health Connect service now extended to Kempsey residents
Kempsey Shire residents are now benefitting from a new digital front door to the health system. Already launched in Port Macquarie in December 2022, North Coast Health Connect offers a free 1800 phone number or live web chat for residents to speak with a registered nurse any time of the day or night, including public
Recovery and resilience programs continue to support Northern NSW community
One year on, Healthy North Coast and the NSW Government continue to support Northern NSW communities impacted by the 2022 floods through Community Wellbeing and Resilience grants already delivering benefits on the ground. Funded through the NSW Government’s three-year, $5 million flood recovery funding package, the Community Wellbeing and Resilience Flood Recovery Grants program supports
Advance care planning: it’s time to talk about what matters most
The time is now to talk about what matters most. As part of National Advance Care Planning Week from March 20-26, join a free one-hour webinar to help you learn about advance care planning. Planning for future health care with dementia is on March 22 from 12:30pm-1:30pm.This webinar and Q&A will be tailored for people
Free mental health support for Northern Rivers communities
Northern Rivers residents are reminded that free mental health support is only a phone call or web chat away, with in-person counselling also available. Healthy North Coast Chief Executive, Monika Wheeler, said that these next few weeks could be particularly challenging for Northern Rivers residents and urged locals to prioritise their mental health. ‘Looking out
Variety’s ‘We Care’ therapy grants now open
Variety is well known for their support of children and young people living with a disability. Their new We Care therapy grant aims to assist families in accessing interventions and services for their child after they have received a diagnosis but are awaiting the approval of their NDIS plan. For young people accessing the NDIS,
