Managing anxiety in adults with autism: Clinical trial recruiting now
A new clinical trial at Southern Cross University’s National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) looking at improving anxiety management in adults with autism is calling for participants. The trial, funded by Australian company Medibis Pty Ltd, will assess whether a medicinal cannabis product can assist with anxiety management in adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
New digital patient support for people with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) is excited to announce new patient resources to help support those living with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Patients have said that accurate, easy to understand information received directly to their inbox is what would be helpful for them. Patients who join the CRS email education series receive 4 emails over 2
Healthy North Coast invites you to complete the Better Wellbeing Survey
Healthy North Coast is conducting an evaluation of the mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drugs service reform, and we need your assistance. In 2022-23 a review of the mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drugs services on the North Coast took place, in response to low improvements in health outcomes
Iluka celebrates opening of new GP clinic
Earlier in August, Healthy North Coast was proud to support the opening of a new general practice in Iluka, NSW – a community-led initiative improving access to vital health services and local employment opportunities in the regional coastal town. O Plus Health Iluka, led by Dr Anthony Anachuna, officially opened in early August 2025, offering
Season 2 of The Sparked Podcast is here
Season 2 of The Sparked Podcast is now available, following its launch in August by Professor Brett Sutton (CSIRO). In Season 1, the Sparked program was introduced and explored the big-picture challenges of digital health standards in Australia and internationally. Season 2 takes a deeper look – spotlighting aged care, nursing, and allied health, and
Aged Care Act reforms: What you need to know
We know how important it is for older people to access services and supports as soon as they need them, so they can live independently for as long as possible. Due to commence on 1 November 2025, a once-in-a-generation reform to Australia’s aged care system will happen. The new system will be a rights-based system
What are your thoughts on smoking and vaping?
Northern NSW Local Health District are conducting a community survey on smoking and vaping. This survey aims to understand attitudes and preferences regarding smoking and vaping (e-cigarettes) for community in Northern New South Wales. Your responses will help guide local efforts to address smoking and vaping in the region. This survey is anonymous unless you
BreastScreen NSW van comes to the North Coast
The mobile BreastScreen NSW van is coming to a place near you! Brunswick Heads | 19 August – 5 September 2025 | Banner Park opposite Hotel Brunswick Evans Head | 9 September – 23 September | In the carpark behind Health One (19-21 Woodburn St) Coraki | 24 September (one day only) | Coraki Campbell,
New inflammatory bowel disease videos and resources available in 8 languages
Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA) has released a suite of multilingual resources to support awareness and management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Two new educational videos and eight webpages are now available in English, Nepali, Korean, Arabic, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Punjabi, and Farsi. The new ‘What is IBD?’ video explains Crohn’s and colitis in simple language,
One patient, one plan: Coordinating care at end of life
Hospital transfers can be distressing for patients, their families, carers, and healthcare professionals. Meet George: frail, with complex health issues, and feeling left out of decisions about his care. The free Coordinating Patient Care module by End-of-Life Essentials explores how staff involved in George’s care – including aged care staff, general practitioners, ambulance officers, multidisciplinary
Airwaves delivering care and support across dying, death and grieving
Mondays 11am – Noon | Re/gard on BayFM 99.9 How we meet people, place, and transition says much about how well we live. Re/gard, hosted by Emma Beattie each Monday from 11am to noon on BayFM 99.9, invites listeners to remember and reimagine what is possible in death, dying, and grieving. When we hold regard
Managing your medicines just got easier – have your say!
Electronic prescriptions (eScripts) and Active Script Lists (ASL, also known as My Script List) are changing how Australians manage their medicines – making it possible to get prescriptions without the paper slip and keep them all in one secure, digital place. Whether you’ve used an electronic prescription (eScript), supported a family member, or simply have
