Lismore Head to Health broadens community support with new opening hours
Lismore’s Head to Health Hub has extended its opening times, now open after-hours and on weekends, making it even easier for local residents to access mental health support. Located at the Lismore Health Precinct at Southern Cross University, the Lismore Head to Health hub is open Monday-Friday 10am to 8pm and Saturday-Sunday 12 noon to
‘Care in the Community’ supporting Mid North Coast acute respiratory patients
The Mid North Coast Local Heath District (MNCLHD) is running ‘Care in the Community’ (CiC) – an outpatient program for people with acute respiratory infections. CiC supports the management and monitoring of patients through virtual care delivered via telehealth. The program aims to assist people living in the Mid North Coast region who are experiencing
Understanding the causes of psychological disorders
Researchers from Macquarie University are interested in understanding what people believe causes psychological disorders. They are asking people to help with their research by completing an online survey. Participants will be asked some simple questions about themselves and invited to share their opinions about the causes of psychological disorders. For more information or to learn
Adventure engages teens in nature
Connecting with your teenager can be difficult at the best of times. Dragging them away from technology has only made that mission harder. Wangat Lodge, on the Barrington Coast, connects teens to nature every school holidays with unique adventure camps. Wangat Lodge owner Dan Lyons is a nature educator and practitioner of Bush Adventure Therapy.
‘The First 2000 Days’ webinar 7: child and family health services
The First 2000 Days webinar series has been designed to build the capacity of health professionals and service providers who support families and young children in the first 2000 days of life. This session is scheduled for Wednesday 31 August, 10:00am – 11:30am. It aims to: increase your knowledge of early childhood growth and development
We want your insights on palliative care and the end-of-life journey
Healthy North Coast is working to better understand the ageing, palliative care and end-of-life care experiences across our community. We’re seeking your feedback and insights on current services and how we can improve the ageing journey for everyone across the North Coast. Take our palliative care survey Complete our survey and have your say on
Identifying hearing loss in children aged over 4
Most parents and carers won’t be aware of the need to check the hearing of their children after the newborn hearing screening test. With an estimated 1 in 10 children starting school with some form of hearing loss (including sensorineural and conductive loss and difficulty hearing in noise), a child’s hearing health needs to be considered
‘The First 2000 Days’ webinar 6: nutrition and feeding
The First 2000 Days webinar series has been designed to build the capacity of health professionals and non-government organisation service providers who support families and young children in the first 2000 days of life. This session is scheduled for 17 August, 10:00am–11:30am. It will focus on child nutrition and the importance of forming short and
OneMob looking for young radio enthusiasts
Coffs Harbour’s OneMob Radio is seeking interest from young people to participate in a 10-week radio program. Funded by Healthy North Coast, the free 10-week program aims to teach young people the basics of working in radio and build their confidence. It will also help with public speaking, communication techniques, leadership, service awareness, community engagement
Do you want to help design your children’s care?
The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) is inviting local parents and carers to help design their children’s care. Families of infants, children and young people with complex health needs (two or more complex heath conditions) on the Mid North Coast have the opportunity to help the MNCLHD shape the way local services are
New Safe Havens offer mental health support across Northern Rivers
The NSW Government and Healthy North Coast launched 4 new Safe Haven community support and wellbeing hubs across the Northern Rivers region to offer mental health support and community resilience. Located in Lismore, Murwillumbah, Mullumbimby and Woodburn, Safe Haven hubs offer a free, drop-in service for anyone seeking mental health support, information and referrals. You
Mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic visiting North Coast
The Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is currently providing COVID-19 vaccinations for adults and children aged 5 years and over via three stationary clinics and several pop-ups traveling around the regions. The following vaccines are currently on offer: Pfizer, Pfizer kids, Novavax and Moderna vaccines *Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are recommended as boosters in Australia.
