Celebrating student pathways and regional skills development at Health Voyage
Pictured L-R: Teah Castle, Anastasia Sarantzouklis and Sheree Riley – Dietitian Student Placement Coordinated with University of Newcastle. Story submitted by Health Voyage. At Health Voyage, we are passionate about creating opportunities for students to develop their skills and knowledge in regional communities. This commitment was recently showcased through headspace Coffs Harbour, where we
Contribute your insights to our evaluation of Resilient Kids
Since the 2022 flooding and weather event that profoundly impacted our region, Healthy North Coast (HNC) has proudly partnered with local schools, communities and services to support the wellbeing and resilience of young people through the Resilient Kids program. HNC received a 4-year $10 million grant from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to design,
Bringing children’s heart care closer to home in the Northern Rivers
Pictured above, the team from Queensland Children’s Hospital. L-R: Shelley Pain (Paediatric Cardiology CNC), Dr Ben Auld (Paediatric Cardiologist) and Natalie Bateson (Cardiac Scientist). Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation recently hosted a Children’s Paediatric Cardiology Clinic in Casino, bringing specialist children’s heart care directly to local Aboriginal families. The clinic, held on 23 and
Stronger Together: Advancing chronic disease care on Yaegl Country
On 21-22 October 2025 on Yaegl country, Aboriginal chronic disease care coordinators came together for the Integrated Team Care Workforce Forum ‘Stronger Together, Advancing Chronic Disease Care.’ Hosted by the Healthy North Coast’s Aboriginal Partnership Directorate, led by Ms Susan Parker Pavlovic, a proud Yaegl woman, the 2-day forum brought together representatives from 6 Aboriginal
headspace Grafton Open Day and refurbishment of centre
headspace Grafton hosted an Open Day to celebrate the newly refurbished centre and headspace Day, with the event themed ‘Make Space.’ The celebration was well-attended by the Clarence Valley Mayor and Councillors, Health Voyage staff, young people, and community members. The event commenced with a Welcome to Country by Uncle Ken Gordon, followed by Aboriginal
Care finders help vulnerable older patients access My Aged Care
Do you see older patients who ideally need aged care services and supports to stay at home but struggle to navigate My Aged Care for the care they need? Healthy North Coast is delighted to have extended the Care finders program for another 4 years, providing free, intensive support to help older patients who are
Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre reaches more women in need
Celebrating Women’s Health Week 2025: “Say Yes to You” The Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre recently hosted its annual Women’s Health Breakfast, bringing together over 100 colleagues, partners, and friends to celebrate Women’s Health Week. The event was a vibrant showcase of community, connection, and the power of partnership—highlighting how, through funding from Healthy North
Managing anxiety in adults with autism: Clinical trial recruiting now
A new clinical trial at Southern Cross University’s National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) looking at improving anxiety management in adults with autism is calling for participants. The trial, funded by Australian company Medibis Pty Ltd, will assess whether a medicinal cannabis product can assist with anxiety management in adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
New digital patient support for people with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) is excited to announce new patient resources to help support those living with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Patients have said that accurate, easy to understand information received directly to their inbox is what would be helpful for them. Patients who join the CRS email education series receive 4 emails over 2
Healthy North Coast invites you to complete the Better Wellbeing Survey
Healthy North Coast is conducting an evaluation of the mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drugs service reform, and we need your assistance. In 2022-23 a review of the mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drugs services on the North Coast took place, in response to low improvements in health outcomes
Iluka celebrates opening of new GP clinic
Earlier in August, Healthy North Coast was proud to support the opening of a new general practice in Iluka, NSW – a community-led initiative improving access to vital health services and local employment opportunities in the regional coastal town. O Plus Health Iluka, led by Dr Anthony Anachuna, officially opened in early August 2025, offering
Season 2 of The Sparked Podcast is here
Season 2 of The Sparked Podcast is now available, following its launch in August by Professor Brett Sutton (CSIRO). In Season 1, the Sparked program was introduced and explored the big-picture challenges of digital health standards in Australia and internationally. Season 2 takes a deeper look – spotlighting aged care, nursing, and allied health, and
