500km ride to raise money for Ronald McDonald House
Tyson Nicholson of Woongarrah became involved with Ronald McDonald House Charities’ Ride for Sick Kids by chance in 2019 and took part in the annual fundraiser again this week, with…
Health
First sod turned on Woy Woy ambulance station site
The first sod has been turned on the new ambulance station to be constructed on the Woy Woy Hospital campus site. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, who…
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…
TAFE helping fill health worker gap on Coast
TAFE NSW Gosford is ideally positioned to build a pipeline of local health workers to cater to a looming jobs boom in the Central Coast healthcare industry, according to newly…
Community co-operation conquers Covid
Members of Wyong Family History Group and Manno Mens Shed at Mannering Park found a way to keep community spirit alive during Covid-related restrictions over the past two years. History…
Helping children overcome trauma
Narara local Zoe Gianduzzo is on a mission to change the lives of children on the Central Coast. A Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, the paediatric specialist has a passionate interest…
Magic, music and dancing to support MS
One of Australia’s premier magicians, Liam Power, will perform at a night of magic, music and dancing to support people living with multiple sclerosis. The fun will get underway at…
Labor MPs back Wyong palliative care unit
Shadow Health Minister, Ryan Park, visited the Central Coast last week to show support for a dedicated palliative care unit at Wyong Hospital. He and Shadow Minister for Central Coast,…
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…
Light a candle to support suicide prevention
The Iris Foundation, based on the Central Coast, is inviting residents to light a candle at 8pm on September 10 to show support for suicide prevention, to remember a loved…
Put your best foot forward and walk to work
Central Coast residents are being urged to put their best foot forward and walk to work on Friday, September 2, as part of Walk to Work Day. The initiative encourages…
$1,000 donation for The Shirley Shuttle
The Shirley Shuttle was the big winner when the Ladies of Canton Beach Bowling Club held a Winter Warmer Raffle to raise funds. Club President, Margaret Dixon, said donations for…
Support builds for Wyong palliative unit
Support for a palliative care unit at Wyong Hospital is gaining momentum with about 2,500 signatures already on a petition to be presented to the State Government next month. “There…
Get ready for Relay For Life in November
Mingara Relay For Life is a community fundraising event for Cancer Council and a way to celebrate survivorship, remember loved ones lost and fight back against cancer. Teams of friends,…
Walking distance to the moon in The Long Run
Ken Hind of Toukley will unite with thousands of others around the country living with prostate cancer who are aiming to collectively cover the distance to the moon – 384,400km…
Coast nurse retires after 43 years
For someone who grew up planning to be a mechanic, Tracy Kerle carved an impressive career in the health sector. The perioperative nurse retired from Central Coast Local Health District…
Dry July raises more than $25,000 for Central Coast Health
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has raised more than $25,000 through the Dry July fundraiser. CCLHD Acting Manager Carer Support, Tia Covi, said the money would be used to…
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…
Move against cancer step challenge on again
Dr Ash Bowden, also known to the community as Doctor Do More, is on a mission to get people exercising and moving more to improve their health and happiness through…
Act FAST when someone has a stroke
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has issued a warning during National Stroke Week (August 80140) that it is important to act quickly when seeking help for someone who had…