New UV indicator at Killarney Vale Preschool
Killarney Vale Preschool is doing its bit to educate the community on sun protection, with the installation of a large UV indicator. “We have been teaching children about sun safety…
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Wyong Hospital palliative care unit gets $13.6M boost
Planning is underway for a dedicated palliative care unit at Wyong Hospital – Elsie’s Retreat – following the NSW Government’s announcement of $13.6M towards the project. Construction timeframes will be…
Archie’s date with the PM to highlight juvenile arthritis
Berkeley Vale youngster Archie Lamond-Chafe was one of 13 children from around the country living with juvenile arthritis to be invited to have afternoon tea with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese…
Mingara Relay for Life raises over $100,000
The 2022 Mingara Relay For Life, held on November 12-13, raised more than $100,000 for Cancer Council. Fifty-three teams made up of more than 550 participants spent 17 hours walking…
Sarah named Aboriginal nurse/midwife of the year
Central Coast nurse Sarah-Kathleen Colliss has been named Aboriginal Nurse/Midwife of the Year at the 10th annual 2022 Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Award. She is the lead Aboriginal nurse…
New mental health service for children
The Hunter, New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (The PHN) has commissioned a new children’s mental health service with the aim of increasing access for vulnerable children. The…
CoastAbility needs more volunteers
CoastAbility is on the lookout for more volunteers to help support local young people with physical disabilities aged up to 25 to thrive in all aspects of life. The charity,…
Healing place borne from tragedy of homicide
Grace’s Place, a safe, healing place for children affected by homicide, was officially opened on Monday, November 14 by Federal Dobell MP and Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide…
Rotary helps out HoTS
Rotary The Entrance has donated an ECG and spirometry machine to the Health on The Streets (HoTS) mobile health clinic run by Coast & Country Primary Care to help the…
Coastlink launches new interactive website
The Central Coast’s leading disability and aged care provider, Coastlink, is enhancing accessibility and engagement for current and future clients, with the launch of its new interactive website this month….
Supporting victims of domestic and family violence
A nurse-led outreach service, developed by the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (PHN), is looking out for the physical and mental health of domestic and family violence…
Expanding the role of pharmacies
As the GP shortage continues on the Central Coast, the NSW Government is making it easier to access more medications through local pharmacies. The landmark reform will expand the number…
Tesch urges local submissions to Disability Royal Commission
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is urging Central Coast residents to make a submission to the Disability Royal Commission before the cut-off date of December 31, as it investigates how…
Urgent Care Services providers being sought
Expressions of Interest (EPIs) are now being sought from potential providers in the region wanting to be one of 25 Urgent Care Services to be introduced by the NSW Government…
Tree planting acknowledges Crestani Scholarships
A wattle tree was planted recently at the University of Newcastle’s Ourimbah campus to acknowledge Crestani Scholarships and the role it plays in helping to achieve better outcomes for Central…
Mind health day at Tuggerah
Parents Beyond Breakup and Dads in Distress will host a free Mind Health Day at the Tuggerah Community Centre on November 19. Parents Beyond Breakup Project Manager Hunter New England,…
Reid rolls sleeve up for vaccination #4
Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, is urging residents to make sure they are up to date with any COVID-19 vaccinations they are eligible for, after receiving his own fourth dose…
Free access to RATs extended
Central Coast residents most vulnerable to COVID-19 will continue to be supported in protecting themselves against the virus with the NSW Government extending free access to Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs)…
Mingara Relay For Life returns on November 12-13
Mingara Relay For Life is set to be held on November 12 and 13 to raise funds for the Cancer Council. Teams of friends, families and colleagues will raise money…
Meeting the need for more disability workers
A collaboration between TAFE NSW Gosford and Central Coast disability care provider Trilogy has kickstarted the careers of almost 100 new support workers. The NDIS National Workforce Plan estimates the…