North Coast Collective Starts A New Community Conversation
Last month the North Coast Collective (NCC) was launched with workshops held in Coffs Harbour and Ballina. The NCC, in its initial phase, is a regional collaboration between three organisations – North Coast Primary Health Network, Northern NSW Local Health District and Mid North Coast Local Health District. Facilitated by ABC health journalist Dr Norman
Consultation on Interoperability in Health
The Australian Digital Health Agency is facilitating a national conversation to develop a blueprint for a more modern, digitally connected health system. Community members are invited to attend a consultation to have their say on national interoperability in health care. Just as people expect technology to seamlessly support them in their everyday lives, both consumers
Wake Up. Kick Bowel Cancer’s Ass. Repeat.
Image courtesy of Bowel Cancer Australia. Bowel cancer affects women of all ages. It is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in Aussie women, claiming the lives of almost 2,500 women in Australia every year. The good news is that bowel cancer is treatable and beatable if detected early. To support Aussie women of all
Immunisation Updates
2019 Seasonal Influenza Vaccines Flu vaccines are now available from vaccination providers around the country. Various resources are available for information about the flu vaccination. For key information please see: NSW Health flu webpage The flu vaccine – factsheet for consumers The flu vaccine – factsheet for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Meningococcal Vaccine
Healthy Towns April Updates
Healthy Towns Maclean: April Update
There has been a flurry of activity for Healthy Towns in Maclean, with a number of projects funded and many plans finalised. Gulmarrad Gatherings Gulmarrad Gatherings continue to draw many community members. The March gathering was the fourth of its kind. It was well attended, with not only community members but the five candidates in
Healthy Towns Woolgoolga: April Update
Many projects are currently underway for Healthy Towns in Woolgoolga, with plans for future projects and events progressing smoothly. Woopi Garden & Nutrition Project The Woopi Garden & Nutrition Project had its final co-design meeting in March and the design of the workshops has been finalised. The gardens are currently under construction to add additional infrastructure
Healthy Towns South West Rocks: April Update
Co-design is still underway for Healthy Towns in South West Rocks, with several projects being defined and scoped before implementation. Practitioner Breakfast with South West Rocks GPs South West Rocks GPs were invited to attend a Healthy Towns practitioner breakfast in early April to provide further feedback on clinical issues raised during the consultation process.
Healthy Towns Lake Cathie: April Update
Many projects are currently underway for Healthy Towns in Lake Cathie. Lake Cathie Medical Centre New Facility Construction has started on the new facility at the Lake Cathie Medical Centre. The development will include a hydrotherapy pool, physiotherapy, increased gym space and a rehabilitation centre. Healthy Towns is funding new rehab equipment and training for
The Lab is Coming to Grafton
The Lab is coming to Grafton for Term 3 2019. The Lab is a network of technology clubs for young people, aged 10 to 16, with high functioning autism and Asperger’s who enjoy working with computers. The Lab is a not-for-profit charity which aims to improve social skills and computer technology skills. At each weekly
How I Learnt to Process Grief Without Drugs
It was a double-serving of grief that sent Nick, a 34-year-old electrician, into a place of self-destruction. In 2013 he lost his father to suicide and his mother in 2016 to a shock traffic accident. Nick started drinking in his mid-teens and later added prescription drugs and party drugs to the mix. But the tragic
Measles Warning for Northern NSW
There’s measles about in Northern NSW. People in parts of Coolangatta, Cabarita, Pottsville, Murwillumbah and Tweed may have been exposed to measles between Saturday 30 March and Thursday 4 April. To check if you might have been exposed, click here. How do I know if I have measles? Symptoms of measles include fever, tiredness, sore
