Healthy Towns Lake Cathie: January Update
Healthy Towns Lake Cathie is busy in the co-creation phase of the program. Meetings with Port Macquarie Hastings Council, the Lake Cathie Primary School and the social connections working group have all been under way to progress initiatives. Seniors Week Healthy Towns Lake Cathie is celebrating Seniors Week in February 2019. The theme is ‘Love
The Thing About Cancer
How do people cope after a cancer diagnosis? What do all the tests mean? Will treatment leave you foggy-headed? Does cancer always cause pain? If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, you might be searching for the answers to these and other questions. The Thing About Cancer podcast offers information and
If Only He’d Had a My Health Record: Peter’s Story
Often health professionals don’t witness the benefits for patients in having a digital health record. Here’s the story of one couple’s experience and how having a My Health Record could have made a real difference in final stages of health care. This story was told to Emma Dykes, North Coast Primary Health Network’s Community Engagement
How To Help Avoid Gridlock in the Waiting Room
Every summer, our region gets lots of visitors. This means our health services need to look after a lot more people, and this can make it harder to see your doctor. There are three things you can do to avoid gridlock in the waiting room… Check you have enough medication Get in early if you
Healthy Towns Update
Free Clinic in Ulong
NCPHN is excited to share the news that the small town of Ulong near Coffs Harbour will have a refurbished clinical space opening in 2019. Free clinics will restart monthly in 2019, staffed by nursing students from TAFE NSW. Since July 2018, Diploma of Nursing students from Coffs Harbour TAFE, under the guidance of Lisa
My Health Record Opt-Out Extended
On 26 November 2018, law was passed to improve the privacy and security of the My Health Record system. The Health Minister also extended the My Health Record ‘opt-out’ period to 31 January 2019. Australians who are still unsure about My Health Record will now have more time to make an informed choice about whether
Get Chin-spired for Decembeard®
Bowel cancer is Australia’s second deadliest cancer. Around 1 in 11 Aussie men will develop the disease in their lifetime. That’s why Bowel Cancer Australia has dedicated the month of December to raising much needed funds and awareness for bowel cancer in men. Now in its sixth year, Decembeard® Australia is a hair–raising fundraiser that
November Update: Healthy Towns Casino
In late August, the Local Advisory Group met to support the planning and implementation of Healthy Towns initiatives in Casino. During this meeting the group endorsed a number of activities around diet and exercise, mental health, transport, youth and reconciliation. Continue reading for an update of how the program is progressing. March Against Violence On
November Update: Healthy Towns Maclean
Over the past two months Healthy Towns Maclean has been busy organising events and co-ordinating and supporting activities. Read on to find out about some of the initiatives we have progressed so far. Local Advisory Group The Local Advisory Group has been formed and is working towards progressing shortlisted initiatives. The first Local Advisory Group
November Update: Healthy Towns Evans Head
In August, the Local Advisory Group met to support the planning and implementation of Healthy Towns initiatives in Evans Head. During this meeting the group endorsed a number of initiatives around social connection, access to services, mental health and transport. Continue reading for an update on how the program is progressing. Healthy Towns Community Connector
November Update: Healthy Towns Woolgoolga
During October, Healthy Towns Woolgoolga helped to establish an Interagency meeting for service providers, and co-ordinate a Mental Health Month community breakfast. Read on for an update of what’s been happening. Woolgoolga Interagency Meeting During the consultation and workshop process, a need was identified for an ongoing forum to allow service providers to share information
