Winter warmer family fun day
Social Futures programs “Stand By & Care Connect” have combined to engage in Community through a “Winter Warmer Community Connection Day”. When: Sunday 24th July 11am – 2pm Where: Riverside Park Kempsey Live music by Raku and Hats Off Prize Giveaways, Kids Activities, Free BBQ, Free Tea & Coffee thanks to BeanCaffiend. More information available at
NAIDOC Week 2022: Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!
This week has been NAIDOC Week (3-10 July), with this year theme of ‘Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!’. As part of NAIDOC Week, Healthy North Coast has profiled several wonderful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders leaders on the North Coast in news articles and via social media. You can view these profiles here: Meet
Healthy North Coast seeking non-Executive Board Directors
Healthy North Coast is seeking 2 non-Executive Directors who will be appointed for 2- or 3-year terms to play a critical role in the strategic leadership of the organisation. Healthy North Coast is a not-for-profit company, a health promotion charity and one of 31 Primary Health Networks (PHN) funded by the Commonwealth Government. The organisation
NAIDOC Week: Celebrating our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders on the North Coast
This NAIDOC Week (3 – 10 July) we’re profiling some of our wonderful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders leaders on the North Coast. NAIDOC Week celebrations are held every year to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance
Community members needed for health advisory groups
The Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is searching for community members to join health advisory groups and share the advice and feedback to the local health service. These advisory groups will ensure health services are being delivered adequately for communities in the region and any improvements are noted. Groups have thus far been established
Tackling mould in the home
NSW Health is warning people to be aware of the health risks of mould in the home. The warning comes after the persistent rain, floods and humidity of recent months. ‘For some people moulds can cause health problems, causing symptoms such as a runny nose, eye irritation, cough, congestion, and asthma-like problems or respiratory infections,” said
Second diphtheria case identified in Northern NSW
Recently, the North Coast Public Health Unit confirmed a second case of diphtheria of the throat in the region. A 6-year old child has been identified as a close family contact of the first announced case (a 2-year-old, 2 July 2022) and was not vaccinated against diphtheria. The child is being cared for at a
NAIDOC Week: Celebrating our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders on the North Coast
This NAIDOC Week (3 – 10 July) we’re profiling some of our wonderful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders leaders on the North Coast. NAIDOC Week celebrations are held every year to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance
NSW Health urge frequent STI check-ups to prevent syphilis
New South Wales Health are urging people on the North Coast and throughout New South Wales to have their sexual health check up following a rise in syphilis infections on the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers. Syphilis is easily curable if detected but can cause serious health concerns if left untreated. Syphilis also doesn’t
The Mental Health Commission wants to connect with you and your experience
The Australian Government’s Mental Health Commission is launching Connections 2022: the Making Connections for Your Mental Health and Wellbeing program with visits to 34 cities and towns across the nation. You’re invited to share your experience via voice, text, image, audio, undertaking the survey or attending a local community conversation. The Commission wants to hear
Self-collection now available for cervical screening
The National Cervical Screening Program has expanded its screening test options, with self-collection available for those who would prefer to take the sample themselves at the GP clinic. The changes, which took effect from 1 July, provide any person eligible for cervical screening the choice to self-collect or have their health professional perform the test
Tunes in the Trees hits the right note
The community came out in force In June to celebrate the opening of the Woombah Wellness Community Garden at ‘Tunes in the Trees’. Healthy North Coast partially funded the event along with supporting the establishment of the garden through the Bushfire Recovery Community Grants Program. Tunes in the Trees featured a Welcome to Country from
