Update on Queensland Border Restrictions
The Queensland Government released updated border restrictions on 20 August. The updated guidelines provide more information about accessing essential health care in Queensland. NSW residents can enter Queensland to access essential health care if the service cannot be provided in the place where they live. An exemption is not required. Essential health care includes appointments with medical,
Queensland Border Restrictions
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community, entry into Queensland is currently restricted for residents of NSW and ACT. Border residents are permitted to enter Queensland, but must remain in a designated border zone. Check this map of border zones. Accessing Health Services in Queensland NSW residents living outside the border zone can still
COVID-19 Testing Helps Keep You and Your Community Safe
The message is simple: anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 must come forward for testing. Don’t wait, do it now. Testing is a cornerstone of the effort to stop the virus spreading. If you have a runny nose, a sore throat, a cough, shortness of breath, a high temperature or even just feel generally unwell, get
Face Masks Encouraged in NSW
Community transmission of COVID-19 is a cause for concern in NSW. The NSW Government now recommends wearing face masks in enclosed spaces where physical distancing is not possible. This includes supermarkets, public transport and places of worship. People working in customer-facing roles such as hospitality or retail are also encouraged to wear a mask. Wear
New COVID-19 Videos for Aboriginal Communities
Healthy North Coast’s Aboriginal Health Team is working closely with the local community to provide COVID-19 support. Aboriginal Health Coordinator Djaan Jarrett’s first video from March received 73,000 views and 872 shares on Facebook. It also gets regular airplay on National Indigenous Television! Since that clip was so popular, we’ve filmed a new video where
COVID-19 Mental Wellbeing Support
Beyond Blue offers a dedicated COVID-19 wellbeing support service to address the growing mental health impact of the pandemic. The free Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service is available to address concerns such as anxiety about the virus, financial stress, business closure, family stress, anxiety and loneliness. The service offers easy access to a range of
Testing Times: Mobile Respiratory Clinic Hits the Road
A new mobile testing clinic will make it easier for Northern NSW residents to get tested for COVID-19. Getting tested for COVID-19 is one of the key tools in the fight against transmission of the virus, ensuring any cases in the community can be identified quickly. The new mobile clinic will visit Evans Head between
Men’s Shed Goes Online
The Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) has launched a website to help men stay connected online. The move follows the closure of Men’s Sheds across Australia due to COVID-19. The site aims to help men connect in the same way they do in the shed – over a cuppa and having a laugh. It’s a
How to Prepare for a Telehealth Consultation
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Australians now have access to their doctor and many other health services through telehealth. But what exactly is telehealth and how do you prepare for an appointment? Put simply, telehealth consultations are appointments conducted over the phone or using video-conferencing services like Skype, FaceTime, Zoom or WhatsApp. You
12 Tips for Working From Home
Many people are now working from home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Working from home has lots of benefits, but it also presents some challenges. Roses in the Ocean has compiled 12 tips to help people look after their physical and emotional health while away from their regular workplace. 1. Take care of
Media Release: Distancing Also Helps Protect Against Flu
MEDIA RELEASE – DISTRIBUTED 3 APRIL 2020 This week, there has been a rise in the number of people calling their GP to get a flu shot. While it is great that people want to take precautions, Healthy North Coast is reminding local residents that the flu vaccine may not be here yet. Healthy North
Posters Encourage Backpackers to Test for COVID-19
Healthy North Coast (North Coast PHN) has developed and distributed new posters to display at local youth and backpackers hostels encouraging testing for COVID-19. This is in support of the Northern NSW Local Health District’s recent opening of their Byron Central Hospital’s COVID-19 Clinic. The free clinic will welcome backpackers in the Byron Shire who
