Mental health support available over the Christmas/New Year period
Art on Bundjalung Exhibition Now on in Lismore
More Than 2000 Australians Die from Skin Cancer Each Year
Did you know that skin cancer accounts for over 80% of all new cases of cancer diagnosed in Australia each year? More than 11,500 Australians are diagnosed with a melanoma each year, and an estimated 434,000 people are treated for one or more non-melanoma skin cancers. Cancers become more difficult to treat as they advance,
4400 Reasons to End Foot Amputations
Did you know that there are more than 4,400 amputations every year in Australia as a result of diabetes? Around 85% of diabetes related amputations are preventable if wounds are detected early and managed appropriately. Patients with diabetic foot ulcers have morbidity and mortality rates on par with aggressive forms of cancer. People with diabetes
Grants Available for Creative and Active Ageing Projects
Got an idea to make your community more responsive and inclusive of the needs of older people? More than $1.3 million has been allocated to round three of the Liveable Communities Grants Program to fund projects that will increase older people’s participation in activities in the community. Minister for Ageing Tanya Davies said that projects would
$9.1m in Commonwealth Funding for Aboriginal Health Services
The Federal Minister for Indigenous Health, Mr Ken Wyatt AM, has announced that the Commonwealth has invested more than $9.1 m in a range of health services specifically for Aboriginal communities across the North Coast. North Coast NSW – comprising Northern NSW and the Mid North Coast – has an average Aboriginal population of 4.5%, nearly
Fighting Child Obesity the Go4Fun Way
A program aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of children above a healthy weight has just registered its 10,000th participant and won one of the State’s top health awards. The Go4Fun program was launched in 2011 for NSW children aged 7-13 who are above a healthy weight. It’s free and run as weekly sessions
Afternoon Tea to Raise Breast Screening Awareness
A Northern Rivers general practice involved in NCPHN’s Women’s Cancer Screening Collaborative held a colourful afternoon tea last week (during Breast Awareness Month) to raise awareness around breast cancer. The event at Grant Street Clinic in Ballina attracted more than 30 women who dressed in many hues of pink in keeping with the theme. As
Kempsey GP Named Rural Doctor of the Year
The Rural Doctors Association of Australia has named a ‘highly dedicated’ Kempsey GP as Rural Doctor of the Year for 2017. Dr Colin Farquharson has given 30 years of service to the people of the Macleay Valley. He’s also been a valued teacher to med students and young doctors, while finding time to advocate on
