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
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
Help us understand and improve nurse and midwife mental health in NSW
Mental health and wellbeing among nurses and midwives is a major public health issue, which has been exacerbated by the impacts of COVID-19. Having a healthy, highly functioning workforce is the key determinant of a good healthcare service (and therefore benefits the health of everyone in NSW). However, there is a critical lack of services
Share your thoughts: Community-led Safe Space in Wardell
Wardell Neighbourhood Centre has recently been endorsed to progress the establishment of a Community-led Safe Space, with the support and guidance of Roses in the Ocean. This initiative is part of a national effort to strengthen non-clinical, peer-led responses for people experiencing emotional distress, suicidal distress, grief, and loss. Community-led Safe Spaces are designed to
Local men supporting local men
Update 10 March 2026: The Grafton event has changed date from 24 March to 25 March. The Men’s Table, in partnership with Healthy North Coast, is inviting local men to come along to an upcoming Entree Dinner. The Men’s Table is a community group where men meet monthly over dinner to share the highs and
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,
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
Right care, first time, where you live program on the North Coast
Recently, the first of three workshops for the Right care, first time, where you live program was delivered. Healthy North Coast was selected as one of eight urban and regional areas across Australia to be part of the Right care, first time, where you live program, delivered by the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind
Supporting expectant, new, and potential parents with their mental health
With 1 in 5 mothers and 1 in 10 fathers experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety, it is important that we understand where those suffering can be referred. Gidget House, located within Tresillian Family Care Centre, Grafton, is currently experiencing low to no wait times and our clinician is available to take on new clients. About Gidget Foundation
Stronger we Stand: Free online support for veteran families and carers
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide found that there exists significant ‘challenges for families trying to support and care for their loved ones who are serving or have served in the ADF’ (p.70). This program aims to address this challenge by providing flexible, online support and education that empowers families and carers supporting
headspace Grafton wins national award
headspace Grafton has won the ‘Excellence in Innovative Practice’ award at the National Work and Study IPS Awards! The award recognised headspace Grafton’s Work & Study program – highlighting the program’s strengths, outcomes for young people and fidelity improvement over two cycles. Also highlighted were their innovative ways of engaging young people, increasing awareness of
Perinatal mental health checklist in 40 languages
PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia – has released an online mental health checklist translated into 40 languages. Designed specifically for new and expecting families, it was translated in collaboration with each language group to ensure it is culturally sensitive. The checklist allows mums, dads, non-birth parents and family to self-assess how they are
