Stay alert to meningococcal symptoms
Central Coast Local Health District is urging people to be alert to the symptoms of meningococcal disease and act immediately if they appear. Since the start of December 2022, there…
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Walk for Motor Neurone Disease
The first ever Central Coast Walk to d’Feet MND will be held at Long Jetty on March 5. The Walk is fun family day out to support people living with…
New ambulance station for Berkeley Vale
Berkeley Vale will soon have a new ambulance station – a first for the suburb. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said the announcement…
Labor promises three breast care nurses for Central Coast
Central Coast Local Health District will gain three government-funded McGrath breast care nurses if Labor wins the State Election in March. The Labor Party has committed $19.5M over three years…
New mental health help for diverse communities
People from diverse communities on the Central Coast needing mental health support are set to benefit from an Australian-first multicultural mental health phone line service covering up to 30 different…
Cheaper medicines for thousands of Coasties
Thousands of Central Coast residents will now be paying up to 29 per cent less for their Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) prescriptions, with the maximum PBS co-payment dropping from $42.50…
New program supports cancer patients
A free health program to support cancer patients to be active and complement their treatment is now available on the Central Coast. The Get Healthy Service Cancer Support Program offers…
Labor outlines plan to tackle health staff crisis
As Central Coast hospitals continue to feel the strain, Shadow Minister for Health, Ryan Park, visited the region last week to outline Labor’s plan to tackle the health staff crisis…
Eddy’s bash raises $26,000 for Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
Budgewoi Soccer Club has raised more than $26,000 for the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse at its Eddy Baty Bash fundraiser held early this month and attended by around 400 people. Along-time…
Wyong headspace turns one
In the 12 months since it opened its doors for the first time, headspace Wyong has provided care and support to more than 250 young people including for their mental…
Bilateral forum on regional health
Addressing health care inequities faced by regional, rural and remote communities was a key focus of the Australian-NSW Government Bilateral Regional Health Forum held in Tamworth recently. The meeting was…
Siblings get active to honour Dad’s legacy
A Long Jetty man and his two siblings walked, ran and cycled 2,742.8 kilometres during November – the equivalent of going from Sydney to Far North Queensland – to honour…
New care navigation service for Coast veterans
The Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (PHN) has announced the launch of a care navigation service with the objective of reducing mental health disorders and suicide among…
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…
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,…