‘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.
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
