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
Healthy Towns Community Workshop Dates Announced
We have had a fantastic response to our community surveys with over 2,000 responses across the six Healthy Towns: Evans Head, Casino, Maclean, Woolgoolga, Lake Cathie and South West Rocks. Thank you for taking time to tell us what is important for health and wellbeing in your town. Here’s a sneak peek of what residents
Partner Up Today, So Everyone Can Speak Up In June
Winter Is Not To Be Sneezed At!
Order Your Winter 2018 Posters
North Coast Primary Health Network, Mid North Coast LHD and Northern NSW LHD have co-produced a range of new posters to help encourage flu shots and good respiratory hygiene this flu season. Posters can be ordered via the form below. Click on the poster thumbnails below to see bigger image. Poster 1 Poster 2 Poster
