National Carers Week grants now open
Carer support groups and organisations can apply for grants of up to $300 to celebrate and recognise the contribution of family and friend carers.
What’s triggering you this winter?
Asthma Australia has created a winter hub with handy tips and resources.
Bangalow Medical Centre promotes Heart Health Week
This Heart Week (2–8 May), Bangalow Medical Centre worked hard to create awareness of Heart Week to their local community.
New resources for people recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Australia has developed new patient resources for people recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The resources are part of Diabetes Australia’s If I Had Known campaign. The campaign shares the experiences and advice of people who have been living with type 2 diabetes for a number of years, to assist people recently diagnosed with
Book your COVID-19 booster shot
If you had your second COVID-19 vaccine three or more months ago and are 18 years or over, now is the time to get your booster dose. It doesn’t matter if you had a different vaccine for your first two doses, you can have Pfizer or Moderna for your booster. Getting boosted helps everyone in
Vaccine Clinic Finder best way to book booster
Healthy North Coast is encouraging community members seeking a COVID-19 booster shot to use the Vaccine Clinic Finder to book ahead. Anyone aged 18 and over is eligible for a COVID-19 booster five months after their second dose. The booster dose helps make sure the protection from your first and second dose is stronger and longer
Support for informal carers through Carer Gateway
There are 2.65 million informal carers across Australia. These are people who provide care to a family member or friend living with a disability, medical condition, mental health condition, or who is frail due to age. If you know or come across a carer, you can support them by telling them about Carer Gateway. Carer
Talking about asthma
Is your asthma under control? People experience uncontrolled asthma for a variety of reasons. It could be anything from forgetting to book in your regular doctor appointment, to not even knowing you have asthma. If you’re experiencing regular asthma symptoms or your asthma stops you from doing what you want, then it’s time to talk
Are you eligible for home COVID-19 vaccination?
A nurse immuniser from the Northern NSW Local Health District can now visit eligible people in their homes to give a COVID-19 vaccine. You may be eligible if you: have an injury, long-term health issue or condition that makes it hard for you to move around or leave home have a disability are a carer
Breathe your best this spring
For many Australians living with asthma, springtime (or the dry season in tropical areas) can bring unwanted problems – such as pollen triggers, thunderstorm asthma and hay fever. Approximately 80% of people who have asthma also have allergies. Many allergy and asthma symptoms are similar to those of COVID-19 – such as coughing, nasal drip
All North Coast LGAs now tracking above 70% for first COVID jabs
Vaccination rates across the North Coast continue to rise, with 84% of those aged 16 and over now having had their first dose and 54% fully vaccinated. Healthy North Coast Chief Executive Officer Julie Sturgess said overall vaccination rates in the region are increasing at about 5% a week, which is slightly faster than the
Northside’s community spirit shines at COVID vax clinics
Coffs Harbour’s Northside Health team has had a busy week helping to keep the community safe from the threat of COVID-19. As well as vaccinating patients at their practice – close to 9,000 in total now – members of the team conducted outreach clinics at Ulong for Eastern Dorrigo residents, and in Coffs Harbour for
