Do You Care for an NDIS Participant in the Mid North Coast Region?
Southern Cross University is conducting a research project that aims to better understand the experiences of carers in the Coffs Harbour to Port Macquarie region. The purpose of the project is to inform government policy on how to better support carers and improve their employment, education and health prospects. The project is called: The impact
National Amputee Awareness Week
Did you know that 28 amputation surgeries are performed per day in Australia? That is approximately 8,000 amputations per year. People living with limb loss make up a significant amount of Australia’s disability populations; in fact, there is a higher incidence of limb loss than any other physical disability in this country. National Amputee Awareness
Be Part of Building a Compassionate Community
If you live in Northern NSW, in and between Maclean and Tweed Heads, you are invited to become part of a movement to build a more active and compassionate community – ensuring people who are lonely or isolated can connect easily with local people or services, and supporting those at the end of their life.
Controlling Access to My Health Record – Not Just Black and White
It’s not just all or nothing with My Health Record. You, as the consumer, are in control of what health information in your My Health Record is shared and with whom. Information you don’t want certain healthcare professionals to see can be restricted by setting a limited access code. This means they cannot view the
Gaamung-gundi Muya ‘Spirit of the Girls’ Camp
During the first week of September 2018, North Coast Primary Health Network, Coffs Harbour Gumbaynggirr Youth Community Drug Action Team (CDAT), Ready Mob, Groundworks, Junna Buwwa, AIME and Mission Australia ran a girls cultural camp for local Indigenous youth called Gaamung-gundi Muya ‘Spirit of the Girls’. The camp ran for four days and was held
parkrun Launches in South West Rocks
parkrun is a free, weekly, timed 5km walk or run, and is launching in South West Rocks on 6 October 2018. The event will be held at Horseshoe Bay Reserve every Saturday at 7am. parkrun is a volunteer-led community activity that encourages social connectivity and promotes physical and mental wellbeing. Establishment of the Horseshoe Bay
Lismore Koori Knockout
Kelly Torrens and Emily Thatcher from the Aboriginal Health Team at North Coast Primary Health Network (NCPHN) were at the Koori Knockout in Lismore on Saturday 15 September 2018. They attended as part of the ‘Putting Out the Fires’ and ‘Ready Set Go! Healthy Heart!’ working groups, which are aimed at improving health outcomes for
How to Talk About Suicide
There’s no getting around it, talking about suicide is a tough conversation to have, no matter how old you are. But it’s one we need to have. To help this happen, the people at the Kids Helpline have come up with some resources to help kids talk about suicide. These include a video and a
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know the North Coast of NSW has the fifth highest rate of prostate cancer in Australia? Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men, with almost 20,000 diagnoses and close to 3,500 deaths each year. The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia has developed a range of evidence-based resources to assist
Your Health Link National Photographic Competition
Do you enjoy taking photos? Photographers of all abilities are encouraged to enter the Your Health Link National Photographic Competition, which offers more than $45,000 in prizes. The Your Health Link National Photographic Competition and Exhibition is run by the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD). The competition provides a platform for community members
