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

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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

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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.

What’s triggering you this winter?

Asthma Australia has created a winter hub with handy tips and resources.

Coastal Neurophysiology opens in Southport

With the retirement of esteemed neurologist Dr John Corbett, Dr Ventzi Bonev has opened his own clinic, Coastal Neurophysiology. Located at 8 Rawlins Street, Southport, the clinic will continue supporting the neurophysiological requirements of South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales and fill the void left with the closure of Corbett Neurophysiology Services. Dr

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Opportunity to participate in gender and mental health project

Call-out for research project exploring the experiences of women who have received involuntary (unwanted) mental health treatment.

Wauchope Respiratory Clinic moving to Wauchope Quality Healthcare

The Wauchope Respiratory Clinic will be moving to Wauchope Quality Healthcare from Thursday 9 June 2022.

Bangalow Medical Centre promotes Heart Health Week

This Heart Week (2–8 May), Bangalow Medical Centre worked hard to create awareness of Heart Week to their local community.

Head to Health connecting people to mental health care and support

Lismore’s Head to Health hub is offering short and medium-term care and service navigation to people experiencing mental health issues, distress, or crisis. Located at Healthy North Coast’s new Lismore Primary Health Precinct, Head to Health hubs provide a welcoming, low stigma, soft entry point for engagement, assessment and treatment. They offer free mental health support

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COTA’s Living Longer Living Stronger program launched

Living Longer Living Stronger exercise program for people aged 50-100+ launched across the Mid-North Coast and Northern NSW.