Activities Weekend for People with Disabilities

For the past twenty years, Ability Advocacy has held an annual “get together” on the North Coast for people with disability. It’s a fun, interactive and informative weekend that teaches self-advocacy and allows for networking with others with disability. The event aims to empower consumers to build personal capacity, be included in the community, achieve personal goals

Help Shape the National Action Plan for Lung Conditions

Lung Foundation Australia is developing the first National Strategic Action Plan for Lung Conditions through funding from the Australian Government Department of Health. This action plan will influence decision making and resource allocation for the next five years to improve the lives of all Australians through better lung health. The plan will evolve after widespread

West Ballina Resident Says My Health Record Helped Him Over the Years

Ken Knight, aged 88 from West Ballina, recently enjoyed his first day out fishing without a health incident. Ken has a long history of suffering from atrial fibrillation (AF). AF is a type of abnormal heart rhythm which causes the upper chambers of the heart to quiver instead of beating normally. “Often I would be

Support Group for Suicide Survivors

A suicide attempt is rarely an event that can be easily shrugged off. It may even make it more difficult to overcome the situation or life events that led up to the attempt. Lifeline says it’s important to remember that you are not alone and there is always hope. Research shows that attempt survivors have

Family and Carer Mental Health Program

Do you care for somebody with a mental illness? Mission Australia’s Family and Carer Mental Health Program (FCMHP) provides free support for families and carers of people with a mental illness. The program offers information, education and skill development to help carers fulfil their role while maintaining their own health and wellbeing. The program assists: Families

Health Consumer Representative Development Workshops

What is a Health Consumer Representative? Click here to find out more. North Coast Primary Health Network and the Mid North Coast and Northern NSW Local Health Districts in conjunction with Health Consumers NSW are conducting free 2-day workshops for health consumers/community representatives who are involved, or would like to be involved in our health system.

My Health Record – In Your Hands

Image: Australian Government From today all Australians will be able to decide if they want a My Health Record – an online summary of your key health information where you can safely store, access and share your important health information. More than 5.9 million Australians already have a My Health Record. 12,860 healthcare professional organisations

Healthy Towns Have Their Say

Community members came together in six North Coast towns to have their say on health and wellbeing in May and June. Community Action Planning Workshops were held in Casino, Evans Head, Maclean, Woolgoolga, South West Rocks and Lake Cathie. Thank you to all those who attended a workshop. The passion and enthusiasm in each community

It’s About Time to Access Digital Health with a My Health Record

‘It’s About Time’ is the theme of National Diabetes Week (8-14 July 2018). This theme also relates to My Health Record. Every Australian will have access to a My Health Record by the end of the year, unless they choose not to have one. Many Australians who have diabetes need to see various healthcare professionals

What Are the 4 Ts?

National Diabetes Week runs from 8 July to 14 July 2018. Diabetes Australia’s It’s About Time campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and early treatment for all types of diabetes. Too many Australians are being diagnosed with diabetes too late. This is true for both type 1 and type 2

Don’t Miss the BreastScreen Bus

Did you know that the BreastScreen bus offers FREE breast screening to women aged over 40? It’s a potentially life-saving service. The bus will be visiting the following locations in coming weeks. Iluka: 2 – 9 July 2018 Maclean: 16 July – 9 August 2018 Women aged 50 – 74 years are actively encouraged to

Thank You for Completing the 2018 Needs Assessment Survey

Over 3,000 locals completed NCPHN’s 2018 Health Needs Assessment Survey. Thank you! The 2018 Speak Up survey is now closed. Prize winners have been notified. We would like to thank the local organisations and many more community champions who helped us to engaging the community with the survey. Click here for a list of supporting