An engaging play of interest to mental health professionals
“The Almighty Sometimes” is an award winning play about the medication of children for mental health issues. What happens when a young woman who has been medicated since she was 11 turns 18 and wants to cease taking medication so she can be more “real”, more “authentic”? This brilliant, thought-provoking and, in many ways, funny
Expression of Interest: Recruiting consumers to provide their experiences of integrated care via virtual interviews
The Agency for Clinical Innovation’s (ACI) Primary, Integrated and Community Health team is wanting to speak to people who are living with chronic and/or complex health conditions, and their carers. We would like to hear about your experiences in receiving health care within the NSW Health system to inform our future work. The voice of
HNC supports Dementia Awareness week events
Staff from Healthy North Coast were active in their support of this year’s Dementia Awareness Week events across the North Coast region. Dementia Awareness week is a major leadership, awareness and advocacy campaign led by Dementia Australia. This year’s theme was Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly Future. The Australian Government, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2023)
Diabetes Management – have your say!
Are you or someone you care for LIVING WITH DIABETES? Please take this short survey to let your health care team know what you may need to better manage your diabetes. Northern NSW Local Health District NSW Health and the NSW/ACT Primary Health Networks (PHNs) are committed to working with partners in a ‘one health
Landmark Agreement to Focus on Aboriginal Health Outcomes
Six North Coast Aboriginal Medical Services in partnership with Healthy North Coast today launched a landmark agreement that will place an increased focus on improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the North Coast. The partnership seeks to progress the ‘National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2021-2031’ vision whereby
Healthy North Coast Chronic Disease Clinical Society Forum 2023
Healthy North Coast would like to invite you to our FREE one-day Chronic Disease Clinical Society Forum 2023 (6.5 CPD hours). Register today Port Macquarie (Saturday 4 November) Lismore (Sunday 19 November) Offering a vast range of chronic disease management topics including interdisciplinary discussions, case studies and networking. PLUS profession-specific education streams for: GPs Nurses
New Integrated Mental Health Support Service Launches on the North Coast
In a first for the region, the largest primary mental health service on the North Coast of New South Wales has been officially launched. EACH will lead a groundbreaking partnership to deliver the Healthy Hub Connect service, which will be made up of multidisciplinary teams of mental health workers, including psychologists, mental health nurses, social
Voluntary Assisted Dying and Your Role
Dr Andy Williams, GP Educator at Healthy North Coast, invites you to complete a short survey and attend two upcoming webinars on voluntary assisted dying. “The legislation for The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2022 will come into effect from 28 November 2023. This will be one of the biggest changes in legislation around health in
Diabetes Management in Northern NSW – short survey
In conjunction with Healthy North Coast, Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is requesting those health care providers servicing people living with diabetes to undertake a short survey. This will enable us to better understand your needs and inform systems-based improvement opportunities for people living with diabetes. The information you provide is anonymous and the
Tele based Social Support service
Ages 65 and older Service Telecross provides a daily morning telephone call to check on the wellbeing of people who are lonely and or at risk of an accident or illness that may go unnoticed, such as falling and being unable to call for help. The calls are made by trained Staff and Volunteers, 365
COMFORT – Clinical Observation, Management, and Function Of low back pain Relief Therapies
We are inviting GP Practices to participate in the NHMRC-funded COMFORT clinical trial, which will evaluate a care model for low back pain. GPs will receive CPD points and reimbursement per patient enrolled. If you are a GP interested in participating, please contact the study team at COMFORT@sydney.edu.au to join us in advancing medical research
Hastings Macleay – Community Diabetes Education (DE) service will have reduced capacity
Due to unexpected staffing issues the Mid North Coast Local Health District Hastings Macleay – Community Diabetes Education (DE) service will have reduced capacity, likely until the second week in December 2023. Hastings area: All referrals will go via the Port Macquarie Community Health clinic and will have up to x 3 days per week
