More savings on prescription medications
Central Coast residents have saved more than $3.47M on prescription medicines since January 2023, with savings set to grow following an expansion of the number of medicines eligible for a…
Health
Fundraising to help new mums prepare in war zone
A fundraising charity event to be held at Forresters Beach on March 10 will raise many for displaced women and children in Gaza. The Mindful Pregnancy Workshop has been organised…
Paint and sip to support sexual assault survivors
The Lyons Den in Gosford will host a Paint & Sip charity event on March 8 to support sexual assault survivors. It will be held in conjunction with International Women’s…
Help for those living with hidden disability
People living with non-visible disability such as autism, epilepsy or who are deaf or hard of hearing will be better supported when attending Service NSW centres on the Central Coast,…
Free hearing checks available through March
Hearing Australia is encouraging people to register for a free hearing check in March and there are multiple appointments available on the Central Coast. Research shows that only 56 per…
Alive Fest comes to Gosford
The plant-based festival Alive Fest will bring Gosford’s Leagues Club Park to life from 9am-4pm on Saturday, March 23. Co-ordinator Glenn Fraser said support from Central Coast Council had been…
More wellbeing nurses for Coast schools
More children on the Central Coast will have access to wellbeing support at school with the NSW Government committing $60M over four years to continue the successful Wellbeing and Health…
Marching for melanoma research
Melanoma March events will be held across the country for the 13th year to raise awareness and support Melanoma Institute Australia’s life-saving research, with the Central Coast march set for…
Rebrand reinforces commitment to women’s health
Dr. Raouf Farag has rebranded his practice as Coastal Women’s Health, marking a significant step in providing comprehensive and holistic women’s healthcare on the Central Coast. The rebrand aligns with…
166 more nurses and midwives for Coast
More than 166 graduate nurses and midwives will start work in Central Coast hospitals this year, providing a significant boost to local health services. They will be among more than…
Men’s Table to launch at Doyalson
Central Coast Council, Central Coast Primary Health Network and the national men’s mental health and suicide prevention charity, The Men’s Table, are set to launch their fourth Central Coast table…
Living Lab to support healthy ageing at home
A collaborative workshop has marked the launch of the first Central Coast Health & Wellbeing Living Lab – an innovative, real-life experimentation hub designed to support healthy ageing at home…
Long Jetty Urgent Care Service opens
The Long Jetty Urgent Care Service (UCS) officially opened on February 13, offering expanded health care services 365 days a year from 8am-8pm. Member for The Entrance David Mehan officially…
Full steam ahead for palliative care unit at Wyong
Members of Elsie’s Project have welcomed an announcement that a palliative care unit will open at Wyong Hospital in late 2025. The news was confirmed at a recent public forum…
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…
Take advantage of cancer screening
Melanoma of the skin, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer and bowel cancer are projected to be the five most common cancers diagnosed this year in the Central Coast Local…
Social group for autistic adults
From humble beginnings, the Spectrum Social Group for autistic adults has grown to a membership of more than 120. The group was initiated by Trish Stephens, a retired psychologist, who…
Keeping older people healthy
Older Central Coast adults can now learn about healthy eating, getting active and falls prevention from the comfort of their own home thanks to a free new online learning platform….
Local actor raises thousands for homeless charity
Australian actor and artist, Sam Corlett, who was born and bred on the Central Coast, teamed-up with jewellery company, Merchants of the Sun, to raise more than $10,000 for national…
Making general practices sustainable
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has launched The General Practice Sustainability and Viability Initiative (SAVI), leading a fundamental shift towards a sustainable and…