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
Save the Date to Vaccinate
On-time vaccination is your child’s best protection against serious diseases. Vaccines provide the best protection if they are given on time. Download the Save the Date to Vaccinate app to stay up to date with your child’s vaccinations. Simply download the app, set up your family profiles and the app will create your recommended immunisation
ACON’s LGBTIQ+ Community Awareness Campaigns
NSW organisation ACON (AIDS Council of New South Wales) has developed three campaigns aimed at raising awareness among LGBTIQ+ people about regular screening tests for cervical and breast cancer, and showcasing women who are #smokefreestillfierce. Click on the images below to find out more and follow the links: The Inner Circle A cervical cancer
Art On Bundjalung Market
As part of the Art on Bundjalung Country Project, Arts Northern Rivers is hosting an Indigenous Art Market. The Art On Bundjalung Market will showcase and celebrate the creative cultural heritage of the Bundjalung region. Arts Northern Rivers is taking stall bookings from both established and emerging Indigenous artists producing handmade arts and crafts and
Iron Out Your Health
Haemochromatosis is a common genetic condition causing too much iron. We all know that not enough iron causes health problems, but, for some, too much iron is also a problem. If undetected and untreated, the excess iron can cause organ or tissue damage, potentially resulting in premature death. If haemochromatosis is detected before damage occurs,
Tips and Tools for Everyday Parenting
Looking online for reliable parenting information? The Raising Children Network offers resources to help parents navigate the journey of raising a family. This free website offers trusted information on everyday parenting issues – from right through to the . It also covers important topics for adults, such as and . The site features articles, videos
