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
New Diabetes Service in Lismore & Ballina
St Vincent’s Lismore is pleased to announce the opening of its Diabetes Service with Karen Horne, Credentialed Diabetes Educator and Dr Chelsea McMahon, Endocrinologist. Dr McMahon and Karen Horne are consulting at the St Vincent’s Lismore Consulting Suites and Karen Horne is also at the St Vincent’s Ballina Consulting Suites. The St Vincent’s Diabetes Service
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
Discover What Your Community Said in the 2018 Local Health Needs Survey
Healthy Towns Free Community Days Announced
Port Macquarie Walks out of the Shadows and into the Light
Lifeline Mid Coast will be holding their annual bereavement walk ‘Out of the Shadows’ in Port Macquarie on Sunday 9 September 2018. Out of the Shadows is a journey of remembrance and a walk that unites the community. It provides a time and space to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental illness have affected
You Can Help Us Improve How We Present and Share Local Health Information
Did you know that people immediately forget 40-80% of health information they receive? Having written health information helps us remember. But sometimes, health information can be hard to understand. We need feedback from people who use our health services and their carers. We want to know how well we communicate written health information. You can
Port Macquarie Resident Tells All: “What You Need to Know About My Health Record”
Raewyne Watson, 64, knows that making decisions about healthcare should never be taken lightly. The decision to get a My Health Record or opt out is no different. Making sure you have all the accurate information about your My Health Record is important. Raewyne is now living in Port Macquarie after moving from Sydney three
Caring for Carers of People with Dementia
Are you the main carer for someone with dementia? Is it hard to attend to things because of your caring duties? Does isolation or distance make it difficult to meet people? Would you like to join a free program from home and meet others in a similar circumstance? Central Queensland University is inviting carers to
