Andrew set to walk for mental health
Former jockey and North Gosford resident, Andrew Hogan, is set to walk from Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse to Sydney’s Rosehill Racecourse to raise awareness and funds for mental health charities. Hogan…
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Supporting trades students and their mental health
TAFE NSW Ourimbah and Wyong teachers are backing the future of the Central Coast’s construction workforce by wearing a custom-designed shirt as part of a new state-wide initiative to raise…
Funding means greater access for young people needing help
The State Government is improving access to essential mental health support for young people through a $17.1M investment in Kids Helpline. The funding will allow greater access to free counselling…
Free mental health workshops focus on artists
Central Coast Council is wrapping up its successful Creating+Labs program for 2024 with a series of free workshops focused on mental health and wellbeing for artists, arts workers and arts…
Mental health struggles in showbusiness in the spotlight
A new documentary designed to educate young people about mental health struggles within the entertainment industry is being produced by Central Coast based Salt House Creative and set for release…
New mental health initiatives to run on Central Coast
Eight projects aimed at enhancing individual and community wellbeing through innovative, low-intensity mental health interventions are set to be implemented, tested, and evaluated on the Central Coast, as well as…
Innovative therapy for mental health treatment now bulk-billed
TMS Erina, a leading mental health clinic, is making waves by offering dedicated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy. The scientifically proven, painless and non-invasive treatment for depression and other psychiatric…
Innovative approach to mental health
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (PHN) has partnered with the University of Newcastle and the University of New England to take an innovative approach in…
Keep focusing on mental health
As Mental Health Month drew to a close on October 31, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said it was time to consider the everyday ways that we could focus on…
Challenge pushes the right buttons for Zayd
In 2022, Central Coast Sports College student Zayd Husain joined his school mates in taking part in Australia’s largest mental health and fitness event, The Push-Up Challenge. This year, the…
Men walk it off in Terrigal
The grassroots community-based mental health support initiative Walk It Off is coming to Terrigal. Organiser Craig Ball says Walk It Off is a safe place to connect and find non-judgemental…
Rowing for mental fitness fundraiser
Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club is calling on Central Coast locals to sign up and jump on a rowing machine as part a 24-Hour Row For Mental Fitness fundraiser being…
Improving mental well-being through art
Central Coast artist Angela Miller is on a mission to combat the negative effects of technology on mental well-being by reigniting the flame of imagination through her captivating artwork and…
$38.5M for children’s mental health care
A Head to Health Kids Hub to provide mental health care for young children will soon be located on the Central Coast. It will be one of four Kids Hubs…
Veteran’s first book a philosophy of living
An Army veteran of two tours in Afghanistan and a men’s health mentor has just released his first book which has been 20 years in the making. Craig Ball of…
TAFE studies boost mental health support workforce
With RU OK Day taking place this week (September 8), TAFE NSW has reiterated its vital role in training the new members for the mental health support workforce, with a…
Mental health support helpline launches
Member for Dobell and Assistant Minister for Mental Health and for Rural and Regional Health, Emma McBride, has welcomed the official launch of the new Head to Health phone service…
Have your say on future of Mental Health Line
Central Coast residents with lived experience of mental illness and their carers are being urged to help shape the future of the Mental Health Line by sharing their experience with…
Walk for mental health at Wagstaffe
A walk to highlight the difficulties that arise from mental health misdiagnoses and failed medical interventions will be held on the Bouddi Peninsula on Sunday, July 24 from Wagstaffe to…
Finding a pathway to better mental health services through local accountability
High-quality mental health care is possible, but it will demand structural reform, effective accountability and the will to make it a reality. Central Coast Newspapers asked one of the lead…