The Mental Health Literacy Project Has a Plain and Simple Goal
The story so far Last year we invited people in our region to complete an online survey about health literacy. The answers from the survey were used to create short stories showing the challenges people face while looking after their mental health, or when caring for others. They were discussed at workshops attended by local
Start Back-to-School Asthma Preparations Now
Asthma Australia is reminding parents of children with asthma to begin preparing for the new school year. More than 460,000 Australians under the age of 14 have asthma. Over the holidays it is easy to fall out of a routine of asthma prevention and management, especially for children. Unfortunately, this is one of the contributing
BreastScreen Mobile Screening in Murwillumbah
The BreastScreen NSW mobile unit will be visiting Murwillumbah from 25 January until 4 February 2021. It will be located in Knox Park, at the Brisbane Street entry. 1 in 7 women living in NSW will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. A screening mammogram offers the best chance of early detection. The screening program
Queensland Border Restrictions
The Queensland Government is issuing regular updates to border restrictions. Up-to-date information on border restrictions is available here. Anyone entering Queensland from NSW now needs a Queensland Border Declaration Pass. Travellers can apply for a pass here. From 1:00am on Tuesday 22 December, any visitor who has been in a COVID-19 hotspot in NSW in the past
Updated Advice for NSW Aged Care Visitors
NSW Health has announced new guidelines to help protect residents in residential aged care facilities. Until at least 11.59pm on Wednesday 23 December, all residential aged care facilities across NSW will be closed to visitors, except those performing essential caring functions. Visiting may be possible in exceptional circumstances, such as a terminally ill relative. Many
New Restrictions for Visitors to North Coast Hospitals and Inpatient Facilities
Northern NSW 22.12.2020 NNSW Local Health District Media Release: From today, visitors from certain NSW Local Government Areas (LGAs) will not be able to enter hospitals and health facilities in Northern NSW Local Health District. At present, the affected areas are the Greater Sydney area and the Central Coast LGA, Wollongong LGA, and Blue Mountains
Cloth Masks and COVID-19 Visitor Information Posters
As we welcome visitors to our region for the holiday period, it’s important that we continue to keep our community COVID safe. NSW Health strongly recommends that people wear masks in public places where it is difficult to maintain physical distancing, and also in enclosed spaces such as planes, buses and trains. Healthy North Coast
Sydney’s Northern Beaches declared a COVID-19 hotspot
Confirmed COVID-19 cases are associated with new Sydney locations and have been classified by NSW Health for action. Latest Information Visit NSW Health for the latest COVID-19 case locations and alerts in NSW. This page includes information on areas with increased testing; self-isolation and testing; and monitoring for symptoms. QLD Government: up-to-date details on border
Healthy North Coast Closure Period
Season’s greetings from Healthy North Coast! Our offices will be closed for the holidays. We are closing from 5.00pm on Friday 18 December 2020, and re-opening at 9.00am on Monday 4 January 2021. During this period, you can reach Healthy North Coast via email at contact@hnc.org.au. This address will be monitored throughout the holidays. In
Lake Cathie’s Healthy Outdoor Gym Boost for Young and Old
The health and fitness of Lake Cathie residents will get a welcome boost thanks to new intergenerational exercise equipment. Healthy North Coast, through the Commonwealth-funded North Coast PHN program, and Port Macquarie-Hastings Council have jointly funded a specialised outdoor gym that has just been installed at Lake Cathie Foreshore Reserve. The Lake Cathie community is
Avoid Touching Bats During Summer
North Coast NSW residents are reminded to avoid handling or touching injured or dead flying foxes and microbats, as we come into summer when bats may be more active. Large numbers of bat deaths usually occur following heat waves, or when they are unable to find enough food. Bats can carry a number of viruses,
Lake Cathie’s a Blooming Hub of Good Health
The Lake Cathie Community Garden was officially launched on 13 November, with Birpai elder Uncle Bill O’Brien, Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams and Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Mayor Peta Pinson cutting a ribbon to mark the opening. The garden is nestled in a tranquil setting next to the Lake Cathie Community Hub on Mullaway Road, Lake
