Head to Health: Connecting you with the help you need
Mental health and wellbeing matters. Head to Health is available near you or over the phone to help you access the support you need. Community members can access free support and resources in person or over the phone from Head to Health by either walking into a nearby clinic (Lismore only) or free calling 1800
Excellence recognised at Health Innovation Awards
Those who work to improve health outcomes for their communities have been celebrated at the Mid North Coast Local Health District’s (MNCLHD) annual Health Innovation Awards. Showcasing the Mid North Coast’s dedicated health care staff, innovative projects and devoted volunteers, the awards highlighted how milestones can be achieved, despite the challenges the district has faced
Last chance: FREE flu jabs for NSW until June 30
The free influenza vaccination is still available to all NSW residents in a month-long blitz to combat this year’s expected severe influenza season, after a sharp increase in flu cases. The free vaccinations will be available via GPs or pharmacies until 30 June 2022. You can access your free flu vaccination via: Local GP –
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: Do the test
Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer, killing more people in NSW than prostate cancer, breast cancer or even melanoma. For this reason, June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Held by Bowel Cancer Australia, this annual initiative aims to raise awareness of bowel cancer, which claims more than 100 Australian lives every week. If found
Breaking down barriers this Men’s Health Week
Men’s Health Week (13-19 June), has the 2022 theme of ‘It’s time to break down the barriers.’ This Men’s Health Week, it’s time to focus on good health and break down the barriers that stop men from accessing routine check-ups, acting quickly on health concerns and talking about their health. GPs are the first point
Grant writing assistance in Lismore for flood-affected
Specialised flood recovery grants assessors will be at Lismore Workers Sports Club from 6-10 June to help Northern Rivers residents access financial assistance. If you’re a resident, business or primary producer in Northern Rivers and have been affected by recent floods, grant specialists will be on hand to provide one-on-one advice to help progress your
World No Tobacco Day: Poisoning our planet
Tuesday, 31 May is the World Health Organization’s 35th World No Tobacco Day. This years’ theme is ‘Poisoning our planet’ which focuses on the environmental impact of tobacco, highlighting how tobacco pollutes the planet and damages the health of all people throughout its entire lifecycle. Many of us are aware of the health concerns with tobacco, however there
Be Brave. Make Change. This National Reconciliation Week
This year’s Reconciliation Week has the theme of ‘Be brave. Make change.’
Invitation to join patient care research project
The Heart Foundation and the University of Technology, Sydney are running a patient care research project and would like to hear from health care professionals and patients. In particular, they are looking to speak to: people who have been affected by heart disease (if you have a heart condition, or you are a friend or
National Palliative Care Week
National Palliative Care Week 2022’s theme was ‘It’s your right’.
Stay protected this flu season
With a worse than expected flu season on the way, North Coast residents should consider combining a flu shot with their COVID-19 booster. You can have them both on the same day. Key indicators from hospital and laboratory surveillance are indicating influenza activity in the community is increasing rapidly, leading to an early start to
National Carers Week grants now open
Carer support groups and organisations can apply for grants of up to $300 to celebrate and recognise the contribution of family and friend carers.
