North Coast communities – we need your voice!
When people told us they wanted reliable tools and information to help them live and age well, we listened. We’re now excited that Today Design are developing a purpose built AI-powered ‘wayfinding tool’ to help people on the North Coast find and connect with local services, groups and activities that fit their life. Will you
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
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
Strengthening Medicare: Healthy North Coast supports general practices in MyMedicare registration + other incentives
In alignment with the recommendations from the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report, Healthy North Coast (HNC) is assisting local practices with enhancing continuity of care and strengthening patient/practitioner relationships  through registration to the MyMedicare program. This initiative promotes voluntary patient registration, which is essential for fostering these vital connections. As of October 2024, 77% of general
Mental health support for anyone impacted by perinatal loss
There is bulk billed telehealth mental health support for anyone impacted by perinatal loss, including miscarriage, stillbirth, pregnancy termination and loss of a newborn baby. Rural Health Connect has a range of experienced psychologists with a special interest in perinatal loss who can offer culturally sensitive care for parents and family members, including children. Free
The Inspiring Journey of Woopi Medical
If you’ve got an inspiring story that highlights a great health outcome on the North Coast… we’d love to hear from you. Let us know by submitting it here. A story written & submitted to Healthy North Coast by Arthur Hein, Business Director – Woopi Medical. In the heart of Woolgoolga’s serene landscapes lies a
Cultural Safety Training in Strong Demand
Image above: Delta Kay, from Explore Byron Bay, Arakwal Bundjalung country, leading a cultural training session – www.explorebyronbay.com Be quick to register for upcoming Cultural Safety Training Commencing in June this year, Healthy North Coast has held Cultural Safety Training on Yaegl, Bundjalung and Birpai countries. The comprehensive series is designed to increase local cultural
‘Care in the Community’ supporting Mid North Coast acute respiratory patients
The Mid North Coast Local Heath District (MNCLHD) is running ‘Care in the Community’ (CiC) – an outpatient program for people with acute respiratory infections. CiC supports the management and monitoring of patients through virtual care delivered via telehealth. The program aims to assist people living in the Mid North Coast region who are experiencing
Telehealth Extended to March 2021
The Australian Government has extended Medicare-subsidised telehealth until 31 March 2021. Telehealth items were introduced in March this year to help patients access health services by video conference or telephone. Originally the cut-off date was 30 September 2020. Telehealth aims to reduce the risk of community transmission of COVID-19 and provide protection for patients and
Have You Had a Telehealth Appointment in 2020?
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Australians have been able to access their doctor and many other health services through telehealth over recent months. Do you think video and phone health care appointments should stay as part of the “new normal”? If you’ve had a recent telehealth consultation with your GP or other health
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
North Coast Collective Starts A New Community Conversation
Last month the North Coast Collective (NCC) was launched with workshops held in Coffs Harbour and Ballina. The NCC, in its initial phase, is a regional collaboration between three organisations – North Coast Primary Health Network, Northern NSW Local Health District and Mid North Coast Local Health District. Facilitated by ABC health journalist Dr Norman
