Have the CHAT
During winter you are more likely to have a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbation, known as a flare-up of symptoms. Every exacerbation does long-term damage to your health and can increase your risk of death. Reduce your risk of an exacerbation and stay well this winter by completing this checklist: Get your vaccinations (influenza;
Cancer Screening Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Cancer is the second most common cause of death for Indigenous Australians. Early detection through screening programs can save lives, so speak to your doctor today. Hear from fellow community members about their cancer screening experience and learn about cancer screening programs available in your community… Indigenous Bowel Screen Facebook Video produced by Cancer Council
National Asthma and Allergy Network
The National Asthma Council Australia has launched the National Asthma and Allergy Network. People who have asthma, or who live with or care for someone with asthma, and who want to help improve asthma resources and services are invited to join and get involved with the organisation’s projects. The Network will be consulted for ideas
Mental Health Literacy Survey
Mental health conditions are common, with one in five Australians experiencing a mental health condition in any one year. However, few Australians access services and treatments that could help them with their mental health. Are Australians failing to recognise mental health symptoms? Are they unable or unwilling to access appropriate services? The Royal Flying Doctor
Substance Support for the LGBTI Community
By Derek Tys, ACON I would like to introduce myself as the Substance Support Counsellor at ACON Northern Rivers, based in Lismore. The Substance Support program’s aim is to reduce the harms associated with the use of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) in the LGBTI community by providing free counselling to community members, their partners, friends
Bowel Cancer…You’re Never Too Young
Did you know that 1 in 7 Australians diagnosed with bowel cancer are under the age of 55? Being young does not make you immune to bowel cancer. It is a common misconception that bowel cancer is ‘an old person’s disease’, but the reality is each year over 2,000 young Australians are diagnosed with bowel
123 Magic Parenting Group
Want to learn how to discipline your child without yelling or arguing? 123 Magic is a brief evidence-based, easy to learn parenting program. This simple discipline system can be used for children aged 3-10 years, putting parents back in charge without arguing, yelling, or smacking. 123 Magic helps you to set limits for your children
Your Blood Could Be Used To Save Lives
Have you been attending the Coffs Harbour Health Campus for venesections to manage your haemochromatosis? If so, your blood donations may be suitable for supply to hospital patients. The Australian Red Cross Blood Service would like to receive your referral and assess your eligibility to have your venesections converted into much needed blood donations for
Looking for Fun and Fitness?
Looking for fun and fitness? A little-known fitness class has captivated residents in the Northern Rivers. CHEGs classes are an initiative of the Northern NSW Local Health District Health Promotion Unit and are delivered by local, qualified group fitness instructors. Unlike fitness fads that come and go, CHEGs has been helping Northern Rivers residents stay
School of Hard Knocks Absolutely Everybody Choir
Love to sing? Want to learn? Want to have fun? The School of Hard Knocks Absolutely Everybody Choir in Port Macquarie is an inclusive, supportive group for vulnerable or marginalised people who want to come together, make music and friends. The choir offers a rehearsal once a week where members meet and enjoy singing together
Patients with Chronic Pain Wanted to Take Part in Online Study
University of Queensland honours student Dylan Tan is conducting a study under supervision from a clinical psychologist to look at the knowledge and attitudes towards pain management and the use of medication to control pain. If you have chronic pain and are happy to fill out a short online questionnaire, the process will take 10
Health Check: Why Do We Yawn and Why Is It Contagious?
Mark Schier, Swinburne University of Technology and Yossi Rathner, Swinburne University of Technology Consider the scenario. You’re driving on a long, straight stretch of country highway at about 2pm on a sunny afternoon, and you’re desperately keen to reach your destination. You’re trying to stay alert and attentive, but sleep pressure is building up. In
