Update on Queensland Border Restrictions
The Queensland Government released updated border restrictions on 20 August. The updated guidelines provide more information about accessing essential health care in Queensland. NSW residents can enter Queensland to access essential health care if the service cannot be provided in the place where they live. An exemption is not required. Essential health care includes appointments with medical,
Free Online Course in Preventing Dementia
Dementia is now a leading cause of death worldwide, with risk reduction more important than ever. It is never too early or too late to do something good for your brain and reduce your risk. The University of Tasmania’s online Preventing Dementia course offers university-quality education on the latest research in dementia risk and protective
August is Tradies National Health Month
Tradies National Health Month aims to raise awareness of the health and injury risks affecting those who work in trade occupations. Promoted by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), the month also encourages good health for tradies’ families, employers and the wider community. According to Safe Work Australia, nearly three in five serious workplace injuries involve
BreastScreen NSW North Coast Mobile Calendar 2020
BreastScreen NSW is a free breast cancer screening program designed specifically for women aged 50 to 74. Women in this group are recommended to have a breast screen every two years. A breast screen (also known as a mammogram) is an x-ray of the breasts. Mammograms can detect very small breast cancers before they can
New Youth Mental Health Service Planned for Kempsey
Young people are set to benefit from a new youth mental health service, headspace Kempsey, which is expected to open in late 2020. Regional welfare agency Samaritans has been awarded a contract to establish a headspace centre for people aged 12 to 25. Funding is through Healthy North Coast’s Primary Health Network program, an Australian
Queensland Border Restrictions
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community, entry into Queensland is currently restricted for residents of NSW and ACT. Border residents are permitted to enter Queensland, but must remain in a designated border zone. Check this map of border zones. Accessing Health Services in Queensland NSW residents living outside the border zone can still
Hello. It’s been a while since you’ve heard from us…
Like you, we know how much our world has changed. We’ve had some changes, too. We have updated our organisation logo and the brand that defines us. We are Healthy North Coast — an independent not-for-profit organisation proudly delivering the North Coast PHN program. That hasn’t changed. Our commitment to providing you with information and
COVID-19 Testing Helps Keep You and Your Community Safe
The message is simple: anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 must come forward for testing. Don’t wait, do it now. Testing is a cornerstone of the effort to stop the virus spreading. If you have a runny nose, a sore throat, a cough, shortness of breath, a high temperature or even just feel generally unwell, get
Have You Had a Telehealth Appointment in 2020?
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Australians have been able to access their doctor and many other health services through telehealth over recent months. Do you think video and phone health care appointments should stay as part of the “new normal”? If you’ve had a recent telehealth consultation with your GP or other health
Face Masks Encouraged in NSW
Community transmission of COVID-19 is a cause for concern in NSW. The NSW Government now recommends wearing face masks in enclosed spaces where physical distancing is not possible. This includes supermarkets, public transport and places of worship. People working in customer-facing roles such as hospitality or retail are also encouraged to wear a mask. Wear
New COVID-19 Videos for Aboriginal Communities
Healthy North Coast’s Aboriginal Health Team is working closely with the local community to provide COVID-19 support. Aboriginal Health Coordinator Djaan Jarrett’s first video from March received 73,000 views and 872 shares on Facebook. It also gets regular airplay on National Indigenous Television! Since that clip was so popular, we’ve filmed a new video where
COVID-19 Mental Wellbeing Support
Beyond Blue offers a dedicated COVID-19 wellbeing support service to address the growing mental health impact of the pandemic. The free Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service is available to address concerns such as anxiety about the virus, financial stress, business closure, family stress, anxiety and loneliness. The service offers easy access to a range of
