National Palliative Care Week
National Palliative Care Week 2022’s theme was ‘It’s your right’.
COTA’s Living Longer Living Stronger program launched
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise program for people aged 50-100+ launched across the Mid-North Coast and Northern NSW.
Develop skills and understanding in end-of-life care
Community members interested in developing their skills and confidence in palliative care are invited to attend free online non-clinical training. The Palliative Care Online Training Portal offers interactive training for family members, carers, community and aged care workers, students and volunteers who want to build their knowledge in caring for someone with a life-limiting illness.
A phone call each day to check you’re okay
The Australian Red Cross provides daily telephone calls to check on the wellbeing of people who are at risk of accidents or illnesses that may go unnoticed, such as falling and being unable to call for help. The calls provide reassurance and help people to maintain independence. Friendly volunteers make calls each morning, 365 days
Updated Advice for NSW Aged Care Visitors
NSW Health has announced new guidelines to help protect residents in residential aged care facilities. Until at least 11.59pm on Wednesday 23 December, all residential aged care facilities across NSW will be closed to visitors, except those performing essential caring functions. Visiting may be possible in exceptional circumstances, such as a terminally ill relative. Many
A Coach Can Help You Cut Back on Drinking
The NSW Government’s Get Healthy service is offering free coaching to people who want to reduce their alcohol intake. If you want to drink less, it helps to have someone on your side to support you to make a change. You can now get that support over the phone from your own health coach. There
Free Online Course in Preventing Dementia
Dementia is now a leading cause of death worldwide, with risk reduction more important than ever. It is never too early or too late to do something good for your brain and reduce your risk. The University of Tasmania’s online Preventing Dementia course offers university-quality education on the latest research in dementia risk and protective
New Program Helps Older Carers Navigate NDIS
Carers NSW is running a new program to help older carers understand the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and how to best use it.
Media Release: Distancing Also Helps Protect Against Flu
MEDIA RELEASE – DISTRIBUTED 3 APRIL 2020 This week, there has been a rise in the number of people calling their GP to get a flu shot. While it is great that people want to take precautions, Healthy North Coast is reminding local residents that the flu vaccine may not be here yet. Healthy North
North Coast Collective Starts A New Community Conversation
Last month the North Coast Collective (NCC) was launched with workshops held in Coffs Harbour and Ballina. The NCC, in its initial phase, is a regional collaboration between three organisations – North Coast Primary Health Network, Northern NSW Local Health District and Mid North Coast Local Health District. Facilitated by ABC health journalist Dr Norman
Caring for Carers of People with Dementia
Do you care for an older person with dementia? Would you like to join a free program from home and meet others in similar circumstances? The Caring for Carers of People with Dementia Project links carers of older people with dementia to other carers living in regional and rural Australia. Carers join a weekly group
Be Part of Building a Compassionate Community
If you live in Northern NSW, in and between Maclean and Tweed Heads, you are invited to become part of a movement to build a more active and compassionate community – ensuring people who are lonely or isolated can connect easily with local people or services, and supporting those at the end of their life.
