Healthy Towns Woolgoolga: January Update
In Woolgoolga, several initiatives are progressing including the men’s social connection program, PCYC Safe Driving Course and the Woopi Gardens cooking program. Read on for more details. Men’s Social Connection Group Our men’s social connection and physical activity program has a name! The group known as the Everbetter Bunch started on 17 December 2018. The program
Healthy Towns South West Rocks: January Update
The last couple of months delivered opportunities to partner with Kempsey Shire Council for Seniors Festival events in South West Rocks. Read on for more updates. Community Update Community members were invited to hear an update on the Healthy Towns project at the Community Health Centre in South West Rocks on Monday 17th December 2018.
Healthy Towns Lake Cathie: January Update
Healthy Towns Lake Cathie is busy in the co-creation phase of the program. Meetings with Port Macquarie Hastings Council, the Lake Cathie Primary School and the social connections working group have all been under way to progress initiatives. Seniors Week Healthy Towns Lake Cathie is celebrating Seniors Week in February 2019. The theme is ‘Love
The Thing About Cancer
How do people cope after a cancer diagnosis? What do all the tests mean? Will treatment leave you foggy-headed? Does cancer always cause pain? If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, you might be searching for the answers to these and other questions. The Thing About Cancer podcast offers information and
Healthy Towns Update
Free Clinic in Ulong
NCPHN is excited to share the news that the small town of Ulong near Coffs Harbour will have a refurbished clinical space opening in 2019. Free clinics will restart monthly in 2019, staffed by nursing students from TAFE NSW. Since July 2018, Diploma of Nursing students from Coffs Harbour TAFE, under the guidance of Lisa
Get Chin-spired for Decembeard®
Bowel cancer is Australia’s second deadliest cancer. Around 1 in 11 Aussie men will develop the disease in their lifetime. That’s why Bowel Cancer Australia has dedicated the month of December to raising much needed funds and awareness for bowel cancer in men. Now in its sixth year, Decembeard® Australia is a hair–raising fundraiser that
November Update: Healthy Towns Casino
In late August, the Local Advisory Group met to support the planning and implementation of Healthy Towns initiatives in Casino. During this meeting the group endorsed a number of activities around diet and exercise, mental health, transport, youth and reconciliation. Continue reading for an update of how the program is progressing. March Against Violence On
November Update: Healthy Towns Maclean
Over the past two months Healthy Towns Maclean has been busy organising events and co-ordinating and supporting activities. Read on to find out about some of the initiatives we have progressed so far. Local Advisory Group The Local Advisory Group has been formed and is working towards progressing shortlisted initiatives. The first Local Advisory Group
November Update: Healthy Towns Evans Head
In August, the Local Advisory Group met to support the planning and implementation of Healthy Towns initiatives in Evans Head. During this meeting the group endorsed a number of initiatives around social connection, access to services, mental health and transport. Continue reading for an update on how the program is progressing. Healthy Towns Community Connector
November Update: Healthy Towns Woolgoolga
During October, Healthy Towns Woolgoolga helped to establish an Interagency meeting for service providers, and co-ordinate a Mental Health Month community breakfast. Read on for an update of what’s been happening. Woolgoolga Interagency Meeting During the consultation and workshop process, a need was identified for an ongoing forum to allow service providers to share information
November Update: Healthy Towns South West Rocks
In October, Healthy Towns in South West Rocks held a clinical GP breakfast, hosted a Community Wellbeing Day at Horseshoe Bay and saw the launch of parkrun. Read on for a summary of the activities. Horseshoe Bay Reserve parkrun The Horseshoe Bay Reserve parkrun was a true community collaboration between the South West Rocks Sport
