Aged care described as ‘desperate’ and a ‘nightmare’ at forum
“We’re crying out for staff”, “we are desperate”, “it’s a nightmare” – were some of the pleas from local aged care providers and representatives when parts of the sector met…
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Grilled peach and burrata salad
We’re back for the third instalment of our Summer salads series. This week, a classic recipe that promises delicious flavour and effortless assembly. Featuring grilled peaches, creamy burrata and toasted…
Labor says Government’s GP crisis solution too little too late
Labor has countered recent moves by the federal government to address the GP crisis in Wyong-Gorokan, Toukley-Budgewoi saying it will extend plans to manage the crisis out to suburbs in and around Bateau Bay and The Entrance.
Trilogy jump starts careers of disability support workers
A partnership between TAFE NSW Gosford and a Central Coast disability care provider has jump started the careers of 18 new support workers, and will be offered again this year….
Nurses run ragged at Gosford Hospital say Tesch and Reid
Nurses at Gosford Hospital are overstretched and patients are likely to suffer, according to State Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch and candidate for the Federal seat of Robertson Dr Gordon…
68 interns to boost region’s health services
For the second year in a row, Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has welcomed 68 interns to bolster the region’s health services. District Director Medical Services Professor Steevie Chan…
New members for Health District Board
Central Coast Local Health District has strengthened its Board with three key appointments. Professor Tracy Levett-Jones, Dr Brent Jenkins and Timothy Ebbeck join a now 10-strong Board which has the…
Aged care provider welcomes new CEO
Local aged care organisation Peninsula Villages has welcomed Colin Osborne as its new CEO this month amidst a national crisis in the aged care sector caused by COVID-19 outbreaks. Taking…
New CEO for Gosford Private Hospital
Michael Mitchell has been appointed as the new CEO of Gosford Private Hospital as Healthe Care Central Coast starts the year with a renewed focus of growth and collaboration as…
Be on alert for signs of heart attack
As Heart Awareness Month, REDFEB, approaches in February, Jen O’Neill of Narara is urging residents, and especially women, to be on the lookout for signs of heart attack. O’Neill, who…
How to make the perfect Summer salad
We’re back for the second instalment of our Summer salads series. This week we’re honing in on the vital elements required to create the perfect salad, to help guide you…
Kids-only vaccination centre opens at Long Jetty
Central Coast Local Health District has opened an additional kids-only vaccination clinic from Monday, January 24, at the Long Jetty Healthcare Centre. From January 24 to January 29 inclusive, this…
Diverse voices needed to address trauma
Due to COVID Central Coast ARAFMI have postponed ‘Roots and Renewal’ family community event which aimed to connect community in collaboration with First Nations Australians, multicultural and LGBTQIA+ communities. However,…
Rapid test kits given to women’s health centre
The Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre received 20 free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) last week to help keep community members safe. The centre provides women with counselling, medical services,…
What to do if you catch COVID
The spread of the Omicron variant has resulted thousands of COVID-19 cases officially recorded across the Central Coast since the start of January. The number is likely to be much…
Five men chained together and walking for their cause
Five men will complete a 24-hour walk chained to each other from Belmont to Terrigal on February 5-6, all in the name of raising awareness and funding for men’s mental…
Opportunities coming up to support suicide prevention
Wyong-based suicide prevention not-for-profit, the Iris Foundation, has a list of fund-raising activities planned for the weeks and months ahead. It will start 2022 off with an Italian Dinner Fundraiser…
Summer days call for Summer salads
Greetings Coasties and Happy New Year. I hope you enjoyed a relaxing break and that any run-in with Covid you might have had, was mild and manageable. Thankfully, mine was…
Carers missing out on tests and essential supplies says McBride
Carers across the Central Coast and the people they care for have been left vulnerable and exposed to COVID-19 because of the Federal Government’s failure to shore up supply of…
Fun 4X4 day to support prostate cancer awareness
Two Central Coast brothers are getting into gear for a major fundraiser to be held on January 15 to support the work of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA)….