McBride addresses national webinar
World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 was about raising awareness of suicide and identifying how to work collaboratively towards a world without suicide. Statistics show that three million Australians…
Health
Career opportunity for 20 job seekers
A collaboration between TAFE NSW and a Central Coast disability care provider will give 20 jobseekers the opportunity to start a career in one of the nation’s fastest growing sectors…
Fine dining at home: Josh MacLucas, VIP Private Chef
This is the fifth instalment of our lockdown special. In lieu of being able to head out for dinner, we’re embarking on a virtual tour of the coast’s best eating…
Schools Launchpad to offer HSC healthcare courses in 2022
Central Coast high school students will be able to gain skills to help them secure work in the growing health and aged care sectors, thanks to new virtual TAFE NSW…
Every day is a chance to check in
Scott Tipping, a local advocate for R U Ok? Day on Thursday, September 9, said it was a day to remind everyone to connect with each other and have a…
Doctor review must be quick and transparent
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, says the Government has finally agreed to review its GP classification system after years of public outcry about the critical lack of doctors on…
Carers and trauma survivors speak up on inclusion
Central Coast ARAFMI voiced feedback to Central Coast Council about mental health carers and people impacted by trauma and mental health issues, as part of Council’s preparations of the Draft…
GPs welcome extension of Pfizer rollout to children aged 12-15
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has welcomed news that all children aged 12 to 15 are eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, with bookings opening on…
Fine dining at home: Michael Guirguis & Suq Restaurant
This is the fourth instalment of our lockdown special. Michael Guirguis In lieu of being able to head out for dinner, we’re embarking on a virtual tour of the coast’s…
Fine dining at home: Scott Price & Yellowtail Restaurant
This is the third instalment of our lockdown special. In lieu of being able to head out for dinner, we’re embarking on a virtual tour of the coast’s best eating…
Lockdown takes its toll on dental health
Central Coast residents are being urged to protect their oral health during the extended lockdown, with new figures revealing thousands of local patients are waiting for affordable dental care and…
Health workers given jab deadline
Local healthcare workers will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of the month to help ensure the safety of colleagues and patients in all public and…
Staggered school return ‘stressful and confusing’
Local schools will see a staggered return to face-to-face learning from October according to a newly released plan from the NSW Government. The plan, which was released on August 27,…
Even a little walk or jog can make a big difference
The Grant McBride Memory Walk and Jog will be held for the fourth year during Dementia Action Week from September 20 to 26. The event is being organised by Federal…
Pop-up mental health centre to open on the Coast
The Central Coast is to receive a specialised mental health pop up clinic within the next eight weeks as residents struggle with stress and mental health issues in the eighth…
Bloodbikes make vital deliveries on the Coast
Volunteer riders for the medical courier service Bloodbikes Australia are making deliveries for diagnostic specialists Histopath on the Central Coast and the organisation is in discussions with the local Health…
Push to reach 70 per cent vaccination rate on the Coast
Member for Terrigal and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has launched a community-based campaign promoting COVID-19 vaccinations and encouraging local residents to “get back to what we…
Vaccine rates on par with rest of state
Almost 40 per cent of the Peninsula’s population is fully vaccinated as new COVID-19 cases continue to be announced on an almost-daily basis and there is a heightened focus on…
Cancer Council promotes optimal vaccine coverage
Cancer Council NSW has added its voice to the importance of achieving optimal COVID-19 vaccine coverage and help reduce the risks of long-term COVID-19 impacts on cancer outcomes. Director of…
Robotic surgery aids rapid recovery
A Bateau Bay man is the first patient to have undergone a procedure using a new robotic surgical system at Gosford Private Hospital. The da Vinci Xi surgical system by…