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
Mental Health First Aid Course Hits the Spot
Participants in a Mental Health First Aid Course at Evans Head have praised the course and welcomed the knowledge they’ve gained. Evans Head is part of Healthy North Coast’s Healthy Towns initiative. Mandy Powell, who works in the role of Evans Head Healthy Towns Community Connector, said the two-day course attracted 18 participants and was
Clarence Valley Families Benefit From New Child and Family Wellbeing Hub
Mr Chris Gulaptis MP, Member for Clarence, and Mr Kevin Hogan MP, Member for Page, officially opened a new Child and Family Wellbeing Hub in Grafton on Thursday 4 November. The Hub is being delivered as part of the First 2000 Days Project in Northern NSW. First 2000 Days is a collaboration between Northern NSW
BreastScreen Mobile Van in Byron Bay
The BreastScreen NSW mobile unit will be returning to Byron Bay from 11–30 November 2020. 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 is especially recommended for women aged 50 to 74. Book your free mammogram
NAIDOC Week Celebrates History, Culture and Achievement
It’s NAIDOC Week – a time in Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Postponed from its usual month of July due to COVID-19, NAIDOC Week runs from 8-15 November. This year’s theme is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’. It recognises that First Nations people have occupied
Raising Awareness About Anxiety and Depression Before and After Baby’s Birth
Pregnancy and the first year of parenthood (called the perinatal period) can bring significant changes to a person’s life. If the challenges for expecting and new parents become an overwhelming mental struggle, they may experience perinatal depression or anxiety. Perinatal depression and anxiety affect almost 100,000 Australians each year, equating to one in five expecting and
Online Road Show Takes Indigenous Talent to the World
The creativity of young people in the South West Rocks and Kempsey Aboriginal communities on Dunghutti Country is shining bright. Coinciding with NAIDOC Week 2020 is the culmination of Desert Pea Media’s (DPM) ‘Break It Down North Coast’ Aboriginal youth mental health literacy program. DPM has partnered with the South West Rocks Fig Tree Descendants
Queensland Eases Border Restrictions
The Queensland Government has eased border restrictions related to COVID-19 this week. People from all parts of NSW are now able to enter Queensland, excluding anyone who has been in the 32 Sydney local government areas identified as hotspots in the last 14 days. Border closures to Victoria remain in place. As part of this week’s changes,
