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…
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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…
Two group homes for disabled to be built
Six disabled residents will find a permanent home with the construction of group homes to be managed by Ability Options. Each of the three-bedroom homes will have two bathrooms, therapy…
Coast nurses in health awards state finals
Two Central Coast nurses are among 30 finalists from all over the state to contest the 10th annual NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards. Elsie Mari and Sarah-Kathleen…
Daffodil Day for vital cancer research
Erina Fair will be the flagship site on the Central Coast for the NSW Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day Appeal on Thursday, August 25. The appeal is being held throughout August…
Spotlight on role models in Local Heroes program
Jillian Hogan, Derryk Klarkowski and Vicki Carr are finalists in the Westfield Tuggerah 2022 Local Heroes program which shines a light on role models whose work makes a positive impact…
COVID vaccine approved for young children
The Federal Government will make 500,000 vaccinations available following medical advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) to make a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine available to children aged…
Share the Dignity Drive to collect period products
Share the Dignity has again teamed up with Woolworths to launch a Dignity Drive on the Central Coast to directly address an increased need for freely available period care products….
Coastlink celebrates new recreation centre at Berkeley Vale
Coastlink has opened a new Berkeley Vale Hub to operate day activities for people living with disability. Also, in coming months Coastlink will be putting the finishing touches on a…
In-home clinical care workers needed on the Coast
An aged care and disability support service is looking for high-level support workers and registered nurses to help fill the growing demand for at-home complex and clinical care on the…