Bushfire recovery funding benefits Ashby community
The Ashby community north of Grafton is benefiting from the creation of a botanical nature discovery trail, following the devastating bushfires of 2019–20. Healthy North Coast helped fund the new reserve with a grant to the Ashby Community Centre and Public Reserve under the Australian Government’s ‘Supporting Communities in Bushfire Recovery’ scheme. The scheme aims
Remember to wear your mask
Community transmission of COVID-19 is an ongoing cause for concern in NSW. While lockdown restrictions are easing for the North Coast, mask wearing will remain mandatory for all indoor public venues, including: public transport front-of-house hospitality retail and business premises on planes and at airports. Only hospitality staff will be required to wear a mask
Bellingen’s Neighbourhood Care Network pushes the boundaries
Neighbours helping neighbours isn’t a new concept, but it’s one that Bellingen Shire is embracing – with a little help from its friends. A group of residents got together in March last year and established the Neighbourhood Care Network. Now, with support from Bellingen Shire Council and a grant from Healthy North Coast under the
Workers take advantage of on-site vaccination hub
Nearly 100 workers at Casino Food Co-Op’s Booyong facility were vaccinated against COVID-19 last week. The day was a collaborative effort between Healthy North Coast, Casino Food Co-Op and Alstonville Clinic and was the first of its type in northern NSW involving industry. The aim of the onsite Pfizer hub was to boost vaccination rates
Financial support during COVID-19
If you are experiencing financial difficulty or have been impacted by COVID-19 restrictions – including the current lockdown in northern NSW – both the NSW and Australian Governments can provide financial assistance. For more information or to apply for assistance, visit the NSW Government website. You’ll find details on the COVID-19 disaster payment and the pandemic
Important information for people receiving ITC services from Bulgarr Ngaru Aboriginal Medical Corporation
Recent changes to the Integrated Team Care (ITC) Program will affect people who have previously accessed ITC services through Bulgarr Ngaru Aboriginal Medical Corporation for their chronic health conditions. Clients who previously received care coordination through Bulgarr Ngaru will now receive ITC services through Rekindling the Spirit Health Service. This includes ITC services accessed through
North Coast vaccination figures tracking NSW and Australian averages
Australian Government figures show the North Coast’s COVID-19 vaccination numbers are on par with NSW and Australian averages. The Department of Health’s latest report on geographic vaccination rates highlights the percentages of eligible Australians who have received their first and second vaccination doses. Across the Healthy North Coast footprint from Port Macquarie to Tweed Heads, the figures are: Healthy North
Businesses encouraged to promote employee vaccination
Are you a business owner who wants to encourage your employees to get vaccinated? You now have a handy set of tools to use, thanks to the release of the Australian Government’s COVID-19 Vaccination Business Kit, part of their Arm Yourself campaign. Healthy North Coast CEO Julie Sturgess says local business should check out the kits. ‘The
COVID-19 Restriction Checker
Are you feeling confused about what you can and can’t do under the constantly changing COVID restrictions? The COVID-19 Restriction Checker is a handy online tool that brings everything you need to know about restrictions into one place. Healthy North Coast CEO Julie Sturgess is encouraging people to make use of the checker. ‘It’s been developed by
Care for carers with all the comforts of home
Not having to leave home to access support can be very handy for carers who are busy looking after loved ones. The Carer Gateway online community forum, an Australian Government initiative, has been designed to allow carers to join a safe, friendly online community to seek support, gain tips to support their caring role and
Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants opening
Communities still recovering from the 2019–20 bushfires can now apply for the Australian Government’s new Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program from 22 July. Guidelines for the grants program, as well as a sample application and agreement forms, are available on the Business Grants Hub website. Grants of $20,000 to $10 million are open to
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Academy a first for the Northern Rivers
A new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Academy is soon to open in Lismore. The academy is a partnership between Indigenous Allied Health Australia Ltd (IAHA), the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) and local Aboriginal medical services. The academy will offer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students in the Northern Rivers access to an exciting new training
