Young people leading the way in overcoming environmental challenges
Young people from bushfire-affected communities on the Mid North Coast recently participated in an award-winning environmental leadership program. Healthy North Coast, which delivers the Australian Government’s Primary Health Network program, sponsored OzGREEN’s YOUth LEADing the World two-day camp. It was held at the Cascade Environmental Education Centre, north-east of Dorrigo. The camp aimed to help
COVID-19 vaccines local community consultation
Healthy North Coast is committed to supporting our communities to have access to the best available advice and guidance about COVID-19 vaccines. Together, we can help to protect our region from the ongoing threat of COVID-19. We’re asking Northern NSW and Mid North Coast residents to share their thoughts about COVID-19 vaccines in an online
Supporting our communities: a healthy win for Eastern Dorrigo residents
This week’s opening of the Ulong Health Hub has been a long time coming for local resident and chief proponent, Carol Cleary. It’s been more than 20 years since the village had a GP, and at least five years since Mrs Cleary began the fight to improve access to health services for people living in
A phone call each day to check you’re okay
The Australian Red Cross provides daily telephone calls to check on the wellbeing of people who are at risk of accidents or illnesses that may go unnoticed, such as falling and being unable to call for help. The calls provide reassurance and help people to maintain independence. Friendly volunteers make calls each morning, 365 days
Focus on New Fathers – expanded eligibility
The Focus on New Fathers program supports local dads in the Northern Rivers, with over 160 dads and dads-to-be enrolled so far. The program provides helpful tips and tools through a free text message-based service. A recent change to the program now means that dads will be able to sign up earlier. Fathers and co-parents can
Nurse Ebony is dishing up kindness in her kitchen
Enrolled nurse Ebony Shalders is passionate about cooking and it would be fair to say she has a lot on her plate. Ebony is a mother of two youngsters, works part-time at Woolgoolga’s Beach Street Family Practice and Coffs Harbour Base Hospital and also runs a business, cooking meals for mainly older people. “My mission
North Coast COVID Update
It’s been a busy time in the COVID space, with two COVID-positive people from Brisbane visiting the Byron Bay area between 26-28 March and attending several popular destinations. Unfortunately, at the time of writing this has resulted in one confirmed locally acquired case of COVID-19 in northern NSW. Significant contact tracing is under way involving
COVID Vaccination Update
The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination program across the North Coast is continuing, safely and methodically. There is a clear vaccine rollout schedule, and we are still on track to have everyone who wants to be vaccinated able to do so by the end of the year. If you’d like to know when your turn
Confirmed COVID-19 Case in Northern NSW
NSW Health has advised that there is one new locally acquired case of COVID-19 in Northern NSW. The case is linked to the Queensland COVID-19 cases that visited venues in the Byron Bay area from Friday 26 March to Sunday 28 March. Urgent investigations and contact tracing are underway. New public health restrictions have been announced for the local government areas of Tweed Shire Council,
Bushfire Recovery Grants – Round 2 Now Open
Update: Applications closed 11 April 2021. Healthy North Coast is inviting communities affected by the 2019-20 bushfires to apply for grants of up to $10,000. The Supporting Communities in Bushfire Recovery program will fund activities that build social connection, mental wellbeing and resilience to support healing and recovery from the impact of the 2019-20 bushfires.
Bowra’s Big Bash Supports Bushfire Recovery
The Nambucca Valley’s sensational Bluebird Disability Choir will headline the musical entertainment at ‘Bowra’s Big Bash’. Bowraville Lions Club is presenting Bowra’s Big Bash at Hennessy Tape Oval, Bowraville on 14 February. The event runs from 1pm-10pm and supports a community hard hit by the bushfires of 2019-20. Healthy North Coast is the major sponsor,
Relaxing and Recharging at Evans Head
Learning how to relax and recharge has been front of mind for a group of Evans Head residents. The residents are participating in a program designed to improve mental health, reduce stress and promote mindfulness. The ‘Relax and Recharge’ course they’re enjoying consists of six free sessions run under Healthy North Coast’s Healthy Towns initiative
