Leave grants for aged care workers
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed an announcement from the Federal Government of COVID-19 leave grants for aged care workers who contract the virus and do not have entitlements…
Health
Keep up to date with flu and COVID vaccinations
As winter approaches, Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is encouraging residents to stay up to date with recommended flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to protect themselves, their family and the…
Nicole’s on the run for cancer research
When Nicole Kruse of Tascott was diagnosed with breast cancer in late 2016, she made it her mission to get well enough to complete a 100km running event. Having tried…
Cystic fibrosis medication listed on PBS
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed the announcement that the life-changing cystic fibrosis medication Trikafta will soon be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for children aged 6-11…
Fundraiser for teen’s life-saving surgery
A high tea will be held at Wyong on May 13 to raise funds for a Central Coast youngster who faces life-saving surgery. Callan Lowe, 16, suffers from the Chiari…
Taking some steps towards a cure for NF
Thousands of Australian children and adults live with a complex genetic condition called neurofibromatosis (NF), which causes tumours to grow on nerves within the body, including in the brain and…
Reid to chair epilepsy awareness group
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid will co-chair a bi-partisan friendship group aimed at raising awareness about Australians living with epilepsy among federal MPs. The Parliamentary Friends of Epilepsy will be…
Lots can be done to prevent falls
Each year, the month of April marks April Falls, a campaign aiming to raise awareness of falls prevention and help those at risk of falling to stay on their feet….
Funding for The Glen for Women
The Glen for Women rehabilitation centre at Wyong Creek has received $27,500 funding from the Federal Government in line with its pre-election commitment. The Glen for Women is the first…
Podcast raising awareness about indigenous health
A new podcast called Coffee on Country which was launched this week is aimed at raising health literacy among the local indigenous community. There will be an initial six episodes,…
Info booth to mark World Parkinson’s Day
The Central Coast Parkinson’s Support Group will mark World Parkinson’s Day and Month on April 11 with an information booth in the foyer of Gosford Hospital. Plain language information will…
Mental health services expanded on the Coast
A redesign of primary mental health care services combined with an increase in funding will deliver an additional 500 funded therapy sessions for people living in the Central Coast region…
New child safety program launches on Coast
An innovative new program which evaluates child pedestrian safety around local childcare centres and promotes safety of children around cars has been launched on the Central Coast. The program, presented…
Cast a line for prostate cancer research
With the proportion of prostate cancer cases in the late stage on the Central Coast almost double the national average, Coasties are being encouraged to prepare their fishing gear for…
Family raises $12,000 for cancer research
The family of a much-loved Kanwal husband and father who died from prostate cancer has raised nearly $12,000 for the cause at a 4×4 charity event. The event was held…
Fun fundraiser for Ronald McDonald Family Room
Gosford RSL Club will host a family fundraiser afternoon on April 16 from 3pm to raise much-needed funds for the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Gosford. There will be an…
Impact Gym team rallies for Ronnie
The team at Impact Gym, Erina, will hold a fundraising event on March 30 for team member Rhonda Richards, who has recently been diagnosed with a high-grade aggressive bone cancer….
Helping older Coasties access support
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed the introduction of the Care Finder program, offering vulnerable older Australians one-on-one intensive support to help them access aged care as well as…
Making superheroes of sick children
Patients in Gosford Hospital’s paediatric ward are not only superheroes, but will also soon look like them, with the hospital set to receive its first ever batch of Supertee medical…
Be on lookout for symptoms of heart disease
With Heart Health Awareness Month finishing on February 28, Blooms The Chemist is urging Central Coast residents to be on the alert for possible symptoms of heart disease. Heart Research…