Improving recognition of mental health needs at end of life
Anxiety, depression, and demoralisation are common for people living with life-limiting illness, yet symptoms can sometimes be overlooked. The updated End-of-Life Essentials Patient Mental Health module explores how to identify when additional support may be needed, and provides practical guidance for compassionate, person-centred care. It also highlights the importance of self-care and supporting colleagues, recognising
Lead teams with confidence: Clinical skills & telehealth trainer program for aged care nursesÂ
Residential aged care homes across the Mid North Coast and Northern NSW are invited to express interest in a new ‘train-the-trainer’ program focused on telehealth and clinical decision-making. Developed in partnership between Healthy North Coast and the University Centre for Rural Health, the program supports educators and clinical leaders to build capability within their own
Regional Aged Care Connect meetings strengthen collaboration across the North Coast
Healthy North Coast’s Healthy Living and Ageing team has launched the first Regional Aged Care Connect meetings, a new forum bringing together residential aged care services and health partners to strengthen local communication and collaboration. Two inaugural meetings were held: One in Port Macquarie, hosted by RSL LifeCare and chaired by HNC’s Jane Moye And
Weight management in adults: A broader, patient-centred approach
The Weight Management in Adults HealthPathway has been updated to reflect current evidence, national policy, and local service arrangements. This pathway has been localised for our region and developed in conjunction with local endocrinologists, general physicians and allied health clinicians. It places stronger emphasis on the complex biological, psychological, social and environmental determinants of weight.
New evaluation shows impact of Resilient Kids program
Pictured: Celebrating the one-year anniversary of Resilient Kids in November 2024. Healthy North Coast has released the evaluation report for the second year of the Resilient Kids program – delivered by Social Futures, The Family Center, Human Nature Therapy and Lives Lived Well – highlighting the positive impact the program is having for children,
New report highlights impact of post-flood recovery programs in the Northern Rivers
It’s been 4 years since severe flooding caused devastation across the North Coast region, with longer term impacts still being experienced. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) described these floods as one of the most devastating in the nation’s history. Seven LGAs were affected, with towns like Lismore, Broadwater, Coraki and Woodburn experiencing the most
New palliative care resources now available for your patients & practice
Healthy North Coast has released two new resources – a Palliative Care Fact Sheet and a comprehensive Palliative Care on the North Coast Booklet – to support health professionals in guiding patients and carers through palliative and end-of-life care. Developed by HNC’s Healthy Living & Ageing team, these resources provide clear, localised information to help
New CPD features on HealthPathways: Register now for full access
Pictured: Bellingen, NSW. HealthPathways now offers built in tools that allow clinicians to easily record learning, save reflections, and generate RACGP or ACRRM ready CPD reports. To access the CPD tools, register for an individual HealthPathways account. Register to unlock: CPD report creation and export Automatic reflection capture Personalised learning notes A complete record
Palliative Care NSW Professional Education comes to Kyogle & Grafton
Each year Palliative Care NSW (PCNSW) holds their Professional Education Day on the Friday of National Palliative Care Week. This is a great opportunity to hear about advances in palliative care, to learn from case studies, to reconnect with peers, make new connections, and to expand your clinical knowledge to support you to do the work you do. This year, the Sydney event will be live streamed to 9
Have your say: GPs needed for ADHD prescribing research
General practitioners across the Healthy North Coast region are invited to participate in a qualitative research study about GP psychostimulant prescribing for ADHD. With recent NSW reforms to pathways for GP prescribing of psychostimulant medications, GPs are becoming increasingly involved in the diagnosis, and management of ADHD. While these changes aim to improve access and
Protecting our community this winter starts in primary care
As we head into winter, primary health providers across the North Coast play a critical role in protecting our community from seasonal respiratory illness and managing increased demand. Now is the time to ensure your practice is prepared. Influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations remain the most effective way to reduce severe illness, particularly for older adults,
Ministerial visit highlights youth mental health services in Coffs Harbour
On Wednesday 18 March 2026, headspace Coffs Harbour welcomed a visit from Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, the Hon Emma McBride MP,  Monika Wheeler, CEO and Aimee McNeill, Director of Integrated Community Wellbeing at Healthy North Coast to see firsthand how recent funding is improving access to youth mental health services and enhancing
