There’s power in numbers. Complete the APNA Workforce Survey today.
The more nurses and midwives who complete the APNA Workforce Survey, the more powerful the results become. That’s why they’ve extended the deadline for this year’s survey to midnight Sunday 16 November. Whether in general practice, aged care, community health, Aboriginal health or any other primary health setting, your experience helps shape the future of
Contribute your insights to our evaluation of Resilient Kids
Since the 2022 flooding and weather event that profoundly impacted our region, Healthy North Coast (HNC) has proudly partnered with local schools, communities and services to support the wellbeing and resilience of young people through the Resilient Kids program. HNC received a 4-year $10 million grant from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to design,
Bringing children’s heart care closer to home in the Northern Rivers
Pictured above, the team from Queensland Children’s Hospital. L-R: Shelley Pain (Paediatric Cardiology CNC), Dr Ben Auld (Paediatric Cardiologist) and Natalie Bateson (Cardiac Scientist). Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation recently hosted a Children’s Paediatric Cardiology Clinic in Casino, bringing specialist children’s heart care directly to local Aboriginal families. The clinic, held on 23 and
Use My Health Record to improve use of Advance Care Directives
An Advance Care Directive (ACD) is a legally binding record of decisions or statements that describes a person’s future preferences relating to medical treatment, to inform healthcare decisions, when a person loses capacity. Supporting a patient to develop an Advance Care Directive ensures they receive patient-centred care that aligns with their values and wishes, when
Stronger Together: Advancing chronic disease care on Yaegl Country
On 21-22 October 2025 on Yaegl country, Aboriginal chronic disease care coordinators came together for the Integrated Team Care Workforce Forum ‘Stronger Together, Advancing Chronic Disease Care.’ Hosted by the Healthy North Coast’s Aboriginal Partnership Directorate, led by Ms Susan Parker Pavlovic, a proud Yaegl woman, the 2-day forum brought together representatives from 6 Aboriginal
Strengthen your skills in chronic disease management – and save!
Rural nurses – the final intake for 2025 of APNA’s Chronic Disease Management and Healthy Ageing Program is just for you! Delivered entirely online, over 6 months, APNA will take you through their evidence-based education framework, including workshops and access to a Community of Practice where they’ll share resources. Starting Tuesday 25 November, enrol today
Haemochromatosis and the High Ferritin app
Haemochromatosis is a common autosomal recessive condition characterised by progressive iron overload due to inappropriately increased intestinal iron absorption. The most clinically significant form is associated with homozygosity for the C282Y mutation in the HFE gene, which affects approximately 1 in 200 people of Caucasian descent. These individuals are at the highest risk of developing iron overload that can
headspace Grafton Open Day and refurbishment of centre
headspace Grafton hosted an Open Day to celebrate the newly refurbished centre and headspace Day, with the event themed ‘Make Space.’ The celebration was well-attended by the Clarence Valley Mayor and Councillors, Health Voyage staff, young people, and community members. The event commenced with a Welcome to Country by Uncle Ken Gordon, followed by Aboriginal
‘Share by Default’ reforms pave the way for Better and Faster Access to health information
The Australian Digital Health Agency has announced the next steps in the Australian Government’s Share by Default and Better and Faster Access reforms – 2 major initiatives designed to improve how health information is shared and viewed across Australia’s health system. These changes will: ensure pathology and diagnostic imaging reports are uploaded to My Health
Diabetes In-Reach Education program makes it way to Northern NSW
Pictured: Dr Timothy Wiles and Dr Matthew Allan (Maria Clinic, Casino) with Dr Chelsea McMahon. Following on from the success of the In-Reach Education program on the Mid North Coast, the program has made its way to Northern NSW, and has recently completed 6 months of successful service delivery. Led by Dr Chelsea McMahon,
Opportunity for GPs: LARC training with full support for rural and remote practitioners
Healthy North Coast encourages general practitioners to take advantage of an excellent opportunity to upskill in Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) procedures. Through the AUSLARC training program and coordinated by Family Planning Alliance Australia, this training is particularly valuable for GPs looking to expand their scope of practice in reproductive health. It supports improved access to
Celebrating 25 Years of collaborative care: A psychologist’s journey in rural practice
Healthy North Coast and the wider health community extend their gratitude to Judi Bray for her dedication and the extraordinary contribution she has made to public health. To mark her 25 years of service in Grafton, and her upcoming retirement, Judi has kindly agreed to share a reflective account of her professional journey, including some
