Queen Street nurse talks heart health with Murwillumbah farmers
When Murwillumbah farmer Neil Baker began planning his third annual BBQ for local farmers, he had more than good food and conversation in mind. After experiencing a stroke 18 months ago, Neil knew firsthand the importance of heart health, and wanted to use the gathering as an opportunity to raise awareness among his peers. Neil
Bridging Now to Next: Healthy North Coast celebrates National Reconciliation Week
At Healthy North Coast, we proudly recognised National Reconciliation Week 2025 (27 May – 3 June) with a series of meaningful gatherings in our different office locations that brought our team together to reflect, learn and connect. This year’s theme, Bridging Now to Next, served as a powerful reminder of the ongoing connection between past,
Our Patients Together: A showcase of Tweed Valley Hospital services
With the opening of the Tweed Valley Hospital in May 2024, several new services became available to the community. In order to inform local GPs and other primary care clinicians of the new range of services now offered at the hospital, Healthy North Coast and Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) launched Our Patients Together
Woodburn Health calls on Shannon Noll in their search for a GP
Woodburn Health have turned to friends in high places to help in their search for a GP. Watch the footage from A Current Affair in May.
New Chronic Conditions Management rebates & details announced
From 1 July 2025, there will be a new framework for chronic disease management. The changes will simplify, streamline, and modernise the arrangements for health care professionals and patients. These changes primarily affect medical practitioners, however, allied health professionals providing MBS services should be aware of the changes to plan and referral requirements. Transition arrangements
HealthPathways update – May 2025
Mid and North Coast HealthPathways provides best-practice guidance on how to assess, manage and refer patients to local services in a timely manner. See the latest new, reviewed and updated pathways below: New HealthPathways: Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Anticipatory Prescribing for End-of-Life Care Reviewed & updated HealthPathways (Clinical): Cervical Screening Osteoporosis Medications for Osteoporosis Mild Brain Injury
The countdown is on: Chronic and Complex Care Forum 2025
With not long to go, excitement is building for the Chronic and Complex Care Forum 2025, taking place on Saturday, 31 May at Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour. This full-day event brings you, our local primary care providers, together to explore the latest in chronic and complex care. Designed for you, the forum offers a
allergy assist: A new allergy advice service connecting rural doctors with clinical immunology/allergy specialists
allergy assistâ„¢ is a free national online service designed to provide rural doctors with education and advice from clinical immunology/allergy specialists. This service aims to improve patient access in rural, remote and First Nations communities by supporting local doctors to diagnose, treat and manage patients locally resulting in reduced wait times for specialist consultations and
Free health coaching for patients
The Get Healthy Service is an evidence-based NSW Health program that provides free phone and online health coaching to help your patients reach their health goals. Get Healthy Service participants receive: Their own qualified health coach Up to 10 phone or video coaching calls at a time that suits them Access to a participant portal,
Meet Bel Davis: ADHD Co-Management Coordinator
Bel Davis is an ADHD Clinical Nurse Consultant supporting the implementation of the new ADHD co-management model of care for children in our region. The ADHD co-management model is the new standard model of care for children with ADHD in Northern NSW. It allows children and young people living with ADHD to receive ongoing prescription
Supporting expectant, new, and potential parents with their mental health
With 1 in 5 mothers and 1 in 10 fathers experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety, it is important that we understand where those suffering can be referred. Gidget House, located within Tresillian Family Care Centre, Grafton, is currently experiencing low to no wait times and our clinician is available to take on new clients. About Gidget Foundation
Why you should attend the Chronic and Complex Care Forum 2025
Healthy North Coast has released its health needs assessment for 2025-2028, offering a comprehensive overview of the region’s health priorities and challenges. This assessment, developed through extensive community engagement and data analysis, will guide our future health service planning and commissioning across the North Coast. It has also helped form the topics for the upcoming
