Urgent need for action over poor bone health
A new report released in advance of World Osteoporosis Day on October 20 has revealed 6.2 million or 67 per cent of Australians aged 50-plus are living with poor bone…
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Day for Mates in Action at Doyalson
Men from across the Central Coast will come together on Saturday, November 2 for Mates in Action, a groundbreaking day designed to foster connection, build resilience, and support men’s mental…
Get on your bike for Ride2Work Day on Wednesday
Central Coast workers are being encouraged to get on their bikes and join in Australia’s biggest celebration of commuter riding on Wednesday, October 16. National Ride2Work Day is organised by…
Reminder about free breast screen every two years
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, women aged 50-74 from Central Coast Local Health District are being urged to book in a free mammogram, with 50.4 per cent of women in…
Men’s walk and talk at Tuggerawong
Central Coast Men’s Walk and Talk group is supporting the theme for Mental Health Month – Let’s Talk About It – by focussing on open conversations and encouraging everyone to…
New funding categories helping seniors connect
Two new categories, Multicultural and Aboriginal, have been added to the Connecting Seniors Grant Program for 2025 aimed at expanding opportunities for community groups and local councils to provide social…
Get an eye check up on World Sight Day
World Sight Day on October 10 will once again bring together the global community in a united effort to raise awareness about vision impairment, blindness, and the critical importance of…
One-day workshop offers skills to help those in crisis
Lifeline is running a one-day workshop at Avoca Beach Surf Club looking at basic skills for dealing with people in crisis. Accidental Counsellor Foundations will be on October 21 between…
Free mental health workshops focus on artists
Central Coast Council is wrapping up its successful Creating+Labs program for 2024 with a series of free workshops focused on mental health and wellbeing for artists, arts workers and arts…
Making government information easier to understand
Essential information about government services is about to become more accessible with the launch of the Easy Read Hub, part of the NSW Government’s commitment to make all government documents…
Funding critical for ground-breaking cancer research
Coinciding with World Cancer Research Day on September 24, the NSW Government announced $2.1M to support research work and clinical trials including participation on the Central Coast. The funding will…
Walking to raise awareness about clean water access
Wyoming resident William Morris is about to embark on a powerful journey to raise awareness for clean water access worldwide. Morris will be walking 60km over two days from Wyoming…
Palliative care scholarships to honour Penny’s last wishes
Central Coast palliative care clinicians have been invited to apply for a scholarship to further their learning and professional development, made possible by a heartfelt donation of more than $22,000…
Meals on Wheels much more than a delivery service
Central Coast Meals on Wheels is more than just a meals delivery service, now offering a social support program. The organisation hosts a number of weekly community lunches across the…
Fitting farewell for Gosford intensive care nurse
Gosford Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse, Julie Donaldson of Terrigal, has been acknowledged in the Australian Parliament in Canberra by Federal Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid MP, following her…
Hydration the key for Steiner School
Member for The Entrance, David Mehan recently visited Central Coast Steiner School to see first-hand the benefits of $8,250 in funding provided to the School under the Community Building Partnership…
Kyle on his way to realising his dreams
Central Coast teenager Kyle West has been announced as a finalist in this year’s Dare to Dream Scholarship, a joint venture between Coles and National Charity Redkite which provides financial…
Dunny Do and Dunny Don’t campaign launched
Central Coast Council has launched a Dunny Do’s and Dunny Don’ts educational campaign to raise awareness about responsible toilet and sink habits. The initiative highlights the dangers of flushing inappropriate…
Auxiliary donation a boost for dialysis patients
Long Jetty Hospital Auxiliary has donated dialysis equipment worth $28,000 to the Renal Unit at Long Jetty Healthcare Centre. Generous auxiliary members funded a centrifuge and a renal dialysis total…
Public gynaecologists cancel appointments due to staff shortages
Gynaecologists and obstetricians at Gosford and Wyong hospitals have pledged to treat only urgent and life-threatening cases until the Central Coast Local Health District hires more doctors and nurses. Scores…