If you could see UV, you would protect your skin
Overexposure to UV radiation is estimated to cause over 95% of skin cancers in Australia. Fortunately, primary prevention behaviours – including slipping on protective clothing, slopping on SPF50+ sunscreen, slapping on a broad brimmed hat, seeking shade, and sliding on sunglasses – are highly effective in reducing the risk of developing skin cancer. If you
Conquering Skin Cancer film set for release
Immerse yourself in a story that explores our complex relationship with the sun – the good, the bad and the ugly. Conquering Skin Cancer follows the remarkable stories of famous Aussies and change-makers as they seek to conquer skin cancer – a preventable disease that impacts two in every three of us. Featuring Hugh Jackman,
North Coast Health Connect – our front door to local health care
North Coast Health Connect was launched earlier this year and offers a free 1800 phone number, and live web chat, for residents to speak with a registered nurse any time of the day or night, including public holidays. Funded by Healthy North Coast and delivered by Amplar Health, the service ensures urgent health concerns can
The Inspiring Journey of Woopi Medical
If you’ve got an inspiring story that highlights a great health outcome on the North Coast… we’d love to hear from you. Let us know by submitting it here. A story written & submitted to Healthy North Coast by Arthur Hein, Business Director – Woopi Medical. In the heart of Woolgoolga’s serene landscapes lies a
Cultural Safety Training in Strong Demand
Image above: Delta Kay, from Explore Byron Bay, Arakwal Bundjalung country, leading a cultural training session – www.explorebyronbay.com Be quick to register for upcoming Cultural Safety Training Commencing in June this year, Healthy North Coast has held Cultural Safety Training on Yaegl, Bundjalung and Birpai countries. The comprehensive series is designed to increase local cultural
Supporting National Palliative Care Week
National Palliative Care Week, held from 21-27 May, offered an opportunity to reflect on the impact of quality palliative care and end-of-life planning in Australia. This year’s theme, ‘Matters of Life and Death,’ was a reminder of the importance of compassionate and supportive end-of-life care for those with life-limiting illnesses and their families. One of
North Coast Health Connect arrives in Northern NSW
Northern NSW residents are set to benefit from a free new service that aims to improve access to local healthcare. North Coast Health Connect, launched 11 May for 29 postcodes across Northern NSW, offers a free 1800 phone number or live web chat for residents to speak with a registered nurse any time of the
Lilli Pilli Ladies event supports future planning
A free information session, ‘With the End in Mind’, will be hosted by the Macleay Valley’s Lilli Pilli Ladies on 20 May. Included will be discussions on: financial, legal and medical information palliative care funeral arrangements Advanced Care Directives My Aged Care, and Journey Into Dreamtime. The information session will be held in the Kempsey
New campaign targets childhood vaccination rates
The Australian Government has recently launched the ‘One more way you keep them safe’ campaign, encouraging parents and carers to ensure their children’s routine vaccinations are up to date. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global immunisation efforts, resulting in a backlog of missed vaccinations worldwide. Australia has a strong National Immunisation
Supporting the health of the Eastern Dorrigo community
Healthy North Coast continues to support people living in the Eastern Dorrigo area, joining with community members this month to celebrate the second anniversary of Ulong’s Mountain Health Hub and its planned expansion. Along with Coffs Harbour City Council, TAFE NSW, NSW Health and Coffs Harbour’s Northside Health, Healthy North Coast has helped to coordinate
North Coast Health Connect comes to Coffs, Nambucca and Bellingen areas
Coffs Harbour area residents are set to benefit from a free new service that aims to improve access to local health care. North Coast Health Connect now covers all the Mid North Coast region after the recent Coffs Harbour launch. It offers a free 1800 phone number or live web chat for residents to speak
Course offers training in mindfulness, meditation and movement
Bellingen-based OzGreen is partnering with Healthy North Coast to launch a free Online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course on April 17. Registrations are still being accepted and there are a limited number of places available. The course is an eight-week evidence-based, experiential program, running on Mondays from 3:30pm – 6:00pm. It is designed to provide participants
