Dementia Awareness for CALD Communities
Moving Pictures is a project by the National Ageing Research Institute which aims to raise awareness about dementia for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Moving Pictures has co-produced 15 short films with people from Hindi-, Tamil-, Mandarin-, Cantonese- and Arabic-speaking communities. The films feature stories from carers of people living with dementia,
Online Booking for BreastScreen Now Available
An online booking function for BreastScreen is now available. This allows any woman in NSW aged over 40 to make a booking online. Click here to book an appointment.
Scoping a Shared Care Model for Allergy
The National Allergy Strategy is scoping a shared care model for allergic conditions. They are inviting patients and carers to participate in an online survey asking about experiences when accessing allergy services. Click here to access the survey. The surveys takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. All responses will remain anonymous. The survey closes on Wednesday
Healthy Towns January Updates
Free My Health Record Morning Tea in Tweed
North Coast Primary Health Network is hosting a free My Health Record morning tea in Tweed Heads during the NSW Seniors Festival. Come along to this interactive session to understand how My Health Record can help seniors keep track of their health information. This is an opportunity to learn how to make the most of
Busting Myths About Family History and Breast Cancer Risk
Did you know that 9 out of 10 women who develop breast cancer do not have a family history? Breast screening is important for all women aged 50-74, regardless of whether they have a family history of breast cancer. The best way to treat cancer is to find it early. If you’re over 50, call
$10 Million to Boost Bowel Cancer Screening Participation
The Australian Government will invest $10 million in an advertising blitz to boost participation in the free and life-saving National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. Cancer Council Australia will use TV, radio, social media and outdoor advertising throughout 2019 to help people better understand the benefits of bowel cancer screening and encourage more people to participate
Healthy Towns Maclean: January Update
It has been a busy couple of months for Healthy Towns Maclean. Read on to find out about some of the initiatives we have progressed so far. Gulmarrad Gatherings On Saturday 8 December, Gulmarrad Gatherings commenced. Â The inaugural event saw the unveiling of a community library and launch of a book swap. Residents were invited
Healthy Towns Evans Head: January Update
Evans Head has progressed plans for a Community Connector. Read on to find out more. Healthy Towns Community Connector Healthy Towns will fund a Community Connector to be located in Evans Head in 2019. The Community Connector will support the implementation of local networking and volunteering events, health education and service navigation. A Request for
Healthy Towns Casino: January Update
The last couple of months have been a period of collaboration and co-design for Healthy Towns in Casino. New partnerships were formed to support youth activities and funding was provided to boost community transport. Read on for more details. Outdoor Gym Equipment Classes Throughout December, Healthy Towns partnered with the Northern NSW Local Health District
Healthy Towns Woolgoolga: January Update
In Woolgoolga, several initiatives are progressing including the men’s social connection program, PCYC Safe Driving Course and the Woopi Gardens cooking program. Read on for more details. Men’s Social Connection Group Our men’s social connection and physical activity program has a name! The group known as the Everbetter Bunch started on 17 December 2018. The program
Healthy Towns South West Rocks: January Update
The last couple of months delivered opportunities to partner with Kempsey Shire Council for Seniors Festival events in South West Rocks. Read on for more updates. Community Update Community members were invited to hear an update on the Healthy Towns project at the Community Health Centre in South West Rocks on Monday 17th December 2018.
