Connecting futures: Healthy North Coast at CSU Port Macquarie Open Day
Healthy North Coast’s Workforce Development and local Regional Management team recently participated in the Charles Sturt University (CSU) Open Day in Port Macquarie. This event offered future students a valuable opportunity to explore career pathways and gather information about the different courses available at CSU. Ally and Dilani from HNC. As part of the
Resilient Kids Program Evaluation Report
Healthy North Coast is pleased to be able to share the first evaluation report from the Resilient Kids Program. The report, developed by Beacon Strategies, provides insights, learnings and recommendations from the delivery of the program between October 2023-October 2024. Following the 2022 flood events in the Northern Rivers, Healthy North Coast received a four-year
Have your say on homelessness in the Byron Shire
The Ending Rough Sleeping Collaboration Byron Shire, which Healthy North Coast is proud to be part of, is excited to announce that the 1000 Voices Byron Shire survey is now live! We’re calling on members of the Byron Shire community to share their voices and directly influence how we respond to homelessness, shaping real, community-led
Invitation – Right Here, Right Now: National survey of young people
This survey aims to understand the things that affect mental health – like what makes it worse or better – in young people aged 12-25. This survey will help Orygen and the University of Melbourne figure out how to help young people more effectively. Participation in this research is completely voluntary. Participants will complete a
HealthPathways update – July 2025
Mid and North Coast HealthPathways is an online platform aimed at supporting clinicians – primarily GPs, but also specialists, nurses and allied health professionals – by providing locally‑agreed, evidence‑based clinical assessment, management and referral guidance tailored to the Mid and North Coast region of New South Wales. This helps you make coordinated, timely decisions at
Chronic Conditions Management Quality Improvement workbook & MBS user guide
From 1 July 2025, a new framework for Chronic Disease Management was introduced by the Australian Government, based on recommendations from the MBS Review Taskforce. It is designed to streamline care planning, reduce administrative burden, and strengthen continuity of care. The updated framework is known as Chronic Condition Management (CCM). Healthy North Coast has been
New resources for health professionals working with inflammatory bowel disease patients
Crohn’s & Colitis Australia have launched new resources to help health professionals manage patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These include: A comprehensive PDF resource directory of 50 fact sheets perfect for printing and sharing during consultations to support informed discussions and help empower your patients to manage their IBD. The directory brings together evidence-based
Right care, first time, where you live program on the North Coast
Recently, the first of three workshops for the Right care, first time, where you live program was delivered. Healthy North Coast was selected as one of eight urban and regional areas across Australia to be part of the Right care, first time, where you live program, delivered by the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind
National Guide to Preventive Healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People updated
National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) are proud to announce the fourth edition of the National Guide to Preventive Healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. The National Guide is an essential, evidence-based resource developed to support health professionals in providing culturally safe, high-quality preventive healthcare
Celebrating the legacy and impact of the Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre
Healthy North Coast is proud to celebrate the long-standing success of the Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre – operated by Health Voyage – which has been delivering dedicated, women-centred primary health services in the region for nearly 40 years. Since its establishment, the Centre has become a vital part of the local health landscape, offering
Go4Fun Online: A great referral option to lead families towards healthier lifestyles
Go4Fun Online is a free healthy lifestyle program that has undergone some recent changes to better support families with healthy living. The program supports primary school-aged children and their families to eat healthily and be more physically active. It includes 10 online sessions, supported by a weekly health coach, and connection with an online community.
Accessing drug and alcohol services for a healthier future: Supporting youth and people new to treatment
As young people navigate the complexities of adolescence, they face a variety of challenges that can affect their social, emotional, and physical wellbeing. One of the most pressing issues is substance use, including alcohol and other drugs. At this crucial stage of development, youth are at a higher risk of developing harmful patterns of use
