Research Study on NDIS Disability Services
Do you know someone with a physical disability who receives services under the NDIS in rural Australia? The University of Newcastle is conducting a research project examining the experiences of people who receive services under the NDIS who reside in a rural area. The research team is hoping to conduct an interview, either face to
Community First Aid Training Helping to Save Lives
Healthy North Coast is helping to save lives by funding a regional community first aid training program through the Healthy Towns initiative. In fact, it was only a day after a first aid training course at South Lismore Bowling Club that the course’s value was highlighted, says Pulsestart Training Solutions managing director Suzie Howell. A
Life Changing Results as Ever Better Bunch Tap Into Healthy Towns
There’s a common refrain when talking to members of Woolgoolga’s Ever Better Bunch. It starts with ‘I didn’t think the gym was for me…’ and is followed closely by ‘…but this has changed my life’. The Ever Better Bunch is a group of eight blokes aged from their mid 40s through to 60s who are
Men’s Shed Goes Online
The Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) has launched a website to help men stay connected online. The move follows the closure of Men’s Sheds across Australia due to COVID-19. The site aims to help men connect in the same way they do in the shed – over a cuppa and having a laugh. It’s a
Healthy Towns Transport Funding is Just What the Doctor Ordered
For Casino resident Peter Hunt, the funding to keep Richmond Valley Volunteer Health Transport (RVVHT) on the road is truly a matter of life and death. Peter uses the community transport service to travel to Lismore’s St Vincent Hospital for life-saving renal dialysis three days a week. Funding for the service is provided by Healthy
How to Prepare for a Telehealth Consultation
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Australians now have access to their doctor and many other health services through telehealth. But what exactly is telehealth and how do you prepare for an appointment? Put simply, telehealth consultations are appointments conducted over the phone or using video-conferencing services like Skype, FaceTime, Zoom or WhatsApp. You
Make Your Own Mental Health A Priority While Physical Distancing
Healthy North Coast (HNC) is offering some simple health and wellbeing tips while people physical distance and self-isolate. HNC delivers the Australian Government’s Primary Health Network program across the NSW North Coast. Glen James, HNC’s Executive Director of Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs, said it is crucial that we stay connected to family
12 Tips for Working From Home
Many people are now working from home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Working from home has lots of benefits, but it also presents some challenges. Roses in the Ocean has compiled 12 tips to help people look after their physical and emotional health while away from their regular workplace. 1. Take care of
Media Release: Distancing Also Helps Protect Against Flu
MEDIA RELEASE – DISTRIBUTED 3 APRIL 2020 This week, there has been a rise in the number of people calling their GP to get a flu shot. While it is great that people want to take precautions, Healthy North Coast is reminding local residents that the flu vaccine may not be here yet. Healthy North
Posters Encourage Backpackers to Test for COVID-19
Healthy North Coast (North Coast PHN) has developed and distributed new posters to display at local youth and backpackers hostels encouraging testing for COVID-19. This is in support of the Northern NSW Local Health District’s recent opening of their Byron Central Hospital’s COVID-19 Clinic. The free clinic will welcome backpackers in the Byron Shire who
Healthy North Coast Launches Local Media Campaign
Healthy North Coast (North Coast PHN) has launched a series of local paper advertisements to encourage people to keep up with their regular appointments… from a distance. Launching this weekend, the below press ad will appear in some Mid and North Coast papers. Additional mid-week advertising has also been booked for next week. Visit our
The Buttery Offering Free Trauma Recovery Support Group
The Buttery is running a free support group in Mullumbimby for the families and loved ones of people affected by drug or alcohol addiction. The Trauma Recovery Support Group will meet on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm for four weeks starting Wednesday 18 March 2020. It will be mediated by qualified drug
