Accessing COVID-19 vaccination info in My Health Record
My Health Record‘s COVID-19 vaccination dashboard brings together information from the Australian Immunisation Register and documents in My Health Record related to a consumer’s COVID-19 vaccination. It also includes links to the Vaccination Clinic Finder, bookings and side effect checker. The dashboard can be used as a quick reference when answering questions before a vaccination or to
North Coast builds community resilience with 90% fully vaccinated against COVID
Healthy North Coast Chief Executive Julie Sturgess says North Coast residents have pulled together in an exceptional show of community spirit to ensure more than 90% of adults and older teens are protected against the worst of COVID. ‘North Coast residents understand that living in one of the most visited regions in NSW means they
Are you eligible for home COVID-19 vaccination?
A nurse immuniser from the Northern NSW Local Health District can now visit eligible people in their homes to give a COVID-19 vaccine. You may be eligible if you: have an injury, long-term health issue or condition that makes it hard for you to move around or leave home have a disability are a carer
Calling for community leaders to support community engagement for the COVID-19 vaccination program
Healthy North Coast is looking for local community leaders – both clinical and non-clinical – who are residents in the Tweed Shire or Byron Shire local government areas to be involved in a new COVID-19 vaccination initiative. The ‘It’s Worth the Shot’  initiative is coordinated by Healthy North Coast in partnership with Consumers Health Forum
North Coast fully vaccinated rate hits 80%
The North Coast has hit a fully vaccinated rate of 80%, with the first-dose rate sitting at 93%. The first dose rate is ahead of the national average of 88% and in coming weeks will flow through to double doses. Healthy North Coast Chief Executive Officer Julie Sturgess paid tribute to the community and to
North Coast residents encouraged to get weekend-ready with proof of vaccination
As the North Coast opens up for business and travel to our region resumes, many venues will be asking to see proof of your COVID-19 double vaccination or medical exemption when you check in this weekend. This applies if you are 16 years or older. You – not your GP – are responsible for accessing
How can I prove I’ve been vaccinated?
There are 2 ways to show proof of vaccination. Your COVID-19 digital certificate shows proof of your COVID-19 vaccinations that you can add to a digital wallet. Your immunisation history statement lists your COVID-19 vaccinations and all other vaccinations. If you’re eligible for Medicare, you can download your COVID-19 digital certificate and immunisation history statement using: your Medicare online
All North Coast LGAs now tracking above 70% for first COVID jabs
Vaccination rates across the North Coast continue to rise, with 84% of those aged 16 and over now having had their first dose and 54% fully vaccinated. Healthy North Coast Chief Executive Officer Julie Sturgess said overall vaccination rates in the region are increasing at about 5% a week, which is slightly faster than the
Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines now available for over 60s
Australians aged 60 and over are now eligible for the COVID-19 Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, as well as AstraZeneca. The change came into effect this week. All 3 Therapeutic Goods Administration-approved COVID-19 vaccines are now available to: everyone aged 12-plus for Moderna and Pfizer everyone aged 18-plus for AstraZeneca. Previously, it was recommended only Australians
Northside’s community spirit shines at COVID vax clinics
Coffs Harbour’s Northside Health team has had a busy week helping to keep the community safe from the threat of COVID-19. As well as vaccinating patients at their practice – close to 9,000 in total now – members of the team conducted outreach clinics at Ulong for Eastern Dorrigo residents, and in Coffs Harbour for
Remember to wear your mask
Community transmission of COVID-19 is an ongoing cause for concern in NSW. While lockdown restrictions are easing for the North Coast, mask wearing will remain mandatory for all indoor public venues, including: public transport front-of-house hospitality retail and business premises on planes and at airports. Only hospitality staff will be required to wear a mask
Workers take advantage of on-site vaccination hub
Nearly 100 workers at Casino Food Co-Op’s Booyong facility were vaccinated against COVID-19 last week. The day was a collaborative effort between Healthy North Coast, Casino Food Co-Op and Alstonville Clinic and was the first of its type in northern NSW involving industry. The aim of the onsite Pfizer hub was to boost vaccination rates
