Community-led diabetes education day delivers big impact in Ballina

Pictured L-R: Julie-Ann and Sheena (dietetic students) and Bullinah’s dietician Kate Richards.   Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service recently hosted a successful ‘Diabetes Management and Education Day’ in Ballina, bringing together community members, health professionals, and partner organisations to support better outcomes for people living with diabetes. With more than 25 community members attending, the day

Changes to Admission/Discharge Notification (ADN) services for GPs

There are changes to the Admission/Discharge Notification (ADN) service in the both the Mid North Coast and Northern NSW Local Health Districts, effective from 1 July 2025. The changes for Mid North Coast LHD: The ADN service is now updated with new supporting software from eHealth and refined hospital event criteria. Notifications will now be

New support for healthy ageing: The Get Healthy service

The Get Healthy service is a free, state-wide phone or online health coaching and support service, currently delivered by Diabetes Australia and funded through NSW Health. Get Healthy’s new healthy ageing support went live on 19 May, and aims to support older adults to eat well, be more active and prevent falls – the leading

Palliative and end of life care workshops

Boost your confidence in palliative care with these free, full-day workshops! Join PEPA and Mid North Coast Local Health District Specialist Palliative Care Service for a practical, CPD-accredited session designed for aged care providers. Explore key topics like symptom management, cultural care, advance care planning, and more. Further information in the flyers: Port Macquarie workshop

Clearing the air: Supporting a vape-free future

As youth vaping continues to raise concern across Australia, innovative, culturally responsive programs like Clouded Minds are stepping up to make a difference. This award-winning initiative equips young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed choices, supporting healthier, vape-free futures.   Cancer Council NSW reports that 68% of 14-17 year olds have

Help shape the future of sepsis research in Australia

Every 20 minutes, an Australian is admitted to ICU with sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that affects 55,000 Australians each year, leading to 8,700 deaths – that’s 3 times more than common cancers and 4 times more than road trauma. The National Critical Care Research (NCCR) Collaboration is undertaking a new consultation – Shaping Sepsis

Australia’s biggest celebration of primary health care nursing is coming to Brisbane this July!

Australia’s biggest celebration of primary health care nursing – APNAs Festival of Nursing – is coming to Brisbane this July! Why should you join ? 🌟 Earn up to 20 CPD hours* 🌟 Hear from inspiring speakers 🌟 Bring your team – buy 5 tickets, get the 6th free 🌟 Enjoy exclusive hotel rates +

Get Healthy Service: Supporting older adults to stay independent and well

Get Healthy Service is now better designed to support older adults. The goal is to support patients to maintain their strength, mobility and independence as well as reducing their risk of falls, managing chronic health conditions, and improving overall wellbeing. Why refer to Get Healthy Service? ✅ Safe & evidence-based: personalised advice about healthy eating

New animation supports better bereavement care

A new animated video launched by End-of-Life Essentials (EOLE) at Flinders University helps to equip health professionals with the tools to respond to grief with care and confidence. Developed in consultation with bereavement care experts and a family caregiver who generously shared his own experience, the animation supports the broader goal of the EOLE project,

Lung cancer screening program: Localised resources now live

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Australia and often progresses without symptoms in its early stages. Screening allows for detection before symptoms appear, when treatment is more effective. The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is scheduled to launch on 1 July 2025. The NLCSP is a program developed by the

Macksville Medical Centre celebrates 50 years

Lesa Hennessey remembers being rushed to the Macksville Medical Centre, covered in blood and glass in the back of her grandma’s car, when she was five years old. She’d fallen over a milk jug at the family farm and glass was embedded in her chest. The scars that remain are a tangible reminder of this

COPD pathways updated in line with 2025 GOLD guidelines

We’re pleased to share that the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) suite on HealthPathways has been updated to align with the 2025 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines, in collaboration with local respiratory physicians. Our sincere thanks go to Dr Stephen Chung, Dr Rob Nickels and Dr Das Mutalithas for their expert