Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre reaches more women in need
Celebrating Women’s Health Week 2025: “Say Yes to You” The Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre recently hosted its annual Women’s Health Breakfast, bringing together over 100 colleagues, partners, and friends to celebrate Women’s Health Week. The event was a vibrant showcase of community, connection, and the power of partnership—highlighting how, through funding from Healthy North
Managing anxiety in adults with autism: Clinical trial recruiting now
A new clinical trial at Southern Cross University’s National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) looking at improving anxiety management in adults with autism is calling for participants. The trial, funded by Australian company Medibis Pty Ltd, will assess whether a medicinal cannabis product can assist with anxiety management in adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Rural Generalist Single Employer Pathway applications now open!
Are you a doctor who is interested in a career in rural medicine? Apply now and access the many benefits, support and opportunities of the pathway. The RGSEP program will provide you a length of training contact whilst you complete your training as a rural generalist (usually 1-4 years). For more information, visit health.nsw.gov.au/RGSEP. Applications
New digital patient support for people with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) is excited to announce new patient resources to help support those living with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Patients have said that accurate, easy to understand information received directly to their inbox is what would be helpful for them. Patients who join the CRS email education series receive 4 emails over 2
Vaccination information for pharmacists
Avoid storing vaccines at home NSW Public Health Units have received reports of patients improperly storing vaccines, such as keeping them unrefrigerated or in domestic fridges before administration. These practices can render vaccines ineffective. Patients should be advised to take vaccines directly from the pharmacy to their healthcare provider for administration. If this isn’t possible,
New grants available to support better care in aged care homes
Healthy North Coast is proud to announce that expressions of interest for a new grants program are now open. Healthy North Coast’s Residential Aged Care – Enhanced Primary Care Access Grants enable innovative local responses to improve access for residents in aged care homes located in ‘thin markets’ – where limited service availability acts as
Allergy assist® webinar: Food allergy prevention, including eczema management
allergy assist® is an education and support service available to GPs and rural generalists in Australia. Ongoing webinar sessions are offered to enhance confidence in managing common allergic presentations. The October webinar has a paediatric focus, and is being presented by Dr Paulina Alhucema, a dual trained paediatric allergist and immunologist and general paediatrician based
Residential Aged Care – Enhanced Primary Care Access Grants
Healthy North Coast is proud to announce that expressions of interest for a new grants program are now open. Grants of up to $90,000 per project are available to Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs) and primary care providers (including allied health) in regions where GP shortages affect older people’s health and wellbeing. The program funds
Healthy North Coast invites you to complete the Better Wellbeing Survey
Healthy North Coast is conducting an evaluation of the mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drugs service reform, and we need your assistance. In 2022-23 a review of the mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drugs services on the North Coast took place, in response to low improvements in health outcomes
Iluka celebrates opening of new GP clinic
Earlier in August, Healthy North Coast was proud to support the opening of a new general practice in Iluka, NSW – a community-led initiative improving access to vital health services and local employment opportunities in the regional coastal town. O Plus Health Iluka, led by Dr Anthony Anachuna, officially opened in early August 2025, offering
Referring to Medicare Mental Health services: Key information for health practitioners
Healthy North Coast would like to remind health professionals of the preferred pathway for referring consumers into community mental health services via Medicare Mental Health. This service is part of a statewide approach to improve access and navigation of mental health and treatment services. Medicare Mental Health offers a link to a centralised intake and
Season 2 of The Sparked Podcast is here
Season 2 of The Sparked Podcast is now available, following its launch in August by Professor Brett Sutton (CSIRO). In Season 1, the Sparked program was introduced and explored the big-picture challenges of digital health standards in Australia and internationally. Season 2 takes a deeper look – spotlighting aged care, nursing, and allied health, and
