Residential Aged Care Enhanced Primary Care Access Grant recipients announced
Healthy North Coast is pleased to announce the successful recipients of their Residential Aged Care – Enhanced Primary Care Access Grants program. These grants have been awarded following an expression of interest process and panel evaluation. Recognising the unique challenges associated with delivering primary care to residents in aged care homes – particularly in areas
Improving recognition of mental health needs at end of life
Anxiety, depression, and demoralisation are common for people living with life-limiting illness, yet symptoms can sometimes be overlooked. The updated End-of-Life Essentials Patient Mental Health module explores how to identify when additional support may be needed, and provides practical guidance for compassionate, person-centred care. It also highlights the importance of self-care and supporting colleagues, recognising
Lead teams with confidence: Clinical skills & telehealth trainer program for aged care nursesÂ
Residential aged care homes across the Mid North Coast and Northern NSW are invited to express interest in a new ‘train-the-trainer’ program focused on telehealth and clinical decision-making. Developed in partnership between Healthy North Coast and the University Centre for Rural Health, the program supports educators and clinical leaders to build capability within their own
Regional Aged Care Connect meetings strengthen collaboration across the North Coast
Healthy North Coast’s Healthy Living and Ageing team has launched the first Regional Aged Care Connect meetings, a new forum bringing together residential aged care services and health partners to strengthen local communication and collaboration. Two inaugural meetings were held: One in Port Macquarie, hosted by RSL LifeCare and chaired by HNC’s Jane Moye And
New palliative care resources now available for your patients & practice
Healthy North Coast has released two new resources – a Palliative Care Fact Sheet and a comprehensive Palliative Care on the North Coast Booklet – to support health professionals in guiding patients and carers through palliative and end-of-life care. Developed by HNC’s Healthy Living & Ageing team, these resources provide clear, localised information to help
Palliative Care NSW Professional Education comes to Kyogle & Grafton
Each year Palliative Care NSW (PCNSW) holds their Professional Education Day on the Friday of National Palliative Care Week. This is a great opportunity to hear about advances in palliative care, to learn from case studies, to reconnect with peers, make new connections, and to expand your clinical knowledge to support you to do the work you do. This year, the Sydney event will be live streamed to 9
Identifying and supporting carers
Healthy North Coast has launched a new dedicated webpage designed to support clinicians and general practices in recognising and engaging carers across our region. Explore the new resources here: hnc.org.au/recognising-carers This toolkit was developed in response to feedback from our local workforce and aims to provide practical, easy to use tools, including: guidance on
Essential HealthPathways for residential aged care
Used across the health system, HealthPathways is a free, evidence based online resource developed by local clinicians for local clinicians, including RACH teams. It provides practical, localised guidance to support decision making and care for common resident needs including: Managing deterioration Cognitive decline End of life dupport Wound care Advance care planning  and much more…
Use My Health Record to support quality and continuity of care
My Health Record (MHR) is becoming a core digital tool in residential aged care, helping teams deliver safer clinical care, smoother transitions and stronger alignment with aged care reforms and the Quality Standards. If your home isn’t yet using MHR, speak with your head office or digital team about enabling access or integrating it into
Meet Anne Moehead: A lifetime of service to dementia care in regional NSW
Anne Moehead OAM, PSM is a highly respected nurse and dementia care leader whose work has shaped how older people with cognitive impairment are supported across our region in Northern NSW. With more than 3 decades in nursing, Anne was a trailblazer in psychogeriatric and dementia care, becoming one of the first nurse practitioners specialising
Aged Care Onsite Pharmacists: Strengthening medication safety in your home
Are you looking to improve medication safety and quality in your aged care home? Would you like to strengthen your multidisciplinary team and offer residents a more personalised service? The Aged Care Onsite Pharmacists (ACOP) Program offers a practical, hands on solution by placing a credentialed pharmacist directly in your home. Funded by the Australian
National Advance Care Planning Week 2026: Your story, your choice
National Advance Care Planning Week | 16 to 22 March 2026 This National Advance Care Planning Week, Advance Care Planning Australia invites all Australians to pause and reflect on what matters most. The 2026 theme – Your story, your choice – celebrates the uniqueness of every individual and encourages people to share their experiences and
