Villages offer vaccine hub for aged care workers
Umina Beach-based aged care organisation, Peninsula Villages, has made its facility available as a hub to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to Central Coast aged care workers. The vaccination hub, due to…
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Each tiny rehab step has a big benefit
A Umina Beach local has spoken out about the challenges of rehabilitation after suffering a stroke earlier this year. Kevin experienced a stroke at home which was discovered to have…
Lockdown special: fine dining at home with Chef Daniel
LOCKDOWN DINING: In lieu of being able to head out for dinner, for the next six weeks we’ll be embarking on a virtual tour of the coast’s best eating establishments….
Police to focus on mask rules
NSW Police will continue to reinforce the importance of complying with the requirements of the Public Health Order, with a focus on abiding by mask wearing rules. Rules for wearing…
New aged care home makes excellence finals
Hamlyn Terrace Aged Care Facility, Hakea Grove, was nominated as a finalist for the Leading Aged Services Australia (LASA) Excellence In Aged Services Awards held on August 7 for Aged…
Gosford hospital emergency foyer named an expose site
Gosford Hospital’s Emergency Department entry doors and foyer area has been identified as a COVID-19 exposure site. Though CCLHD says this alert does not affect the hospital generally, only the…
50 per cent jump in COVID testing in last week of July
COVID testing figures at Gosford Hospital were almost 50 per cent higher in the week ending August 1 than in the preceding week. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam…
McBride calls for inquiry into GP shortages on the Coast
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has joined calls for a Senate Inquiry to be held to investigate GP shortages in regional areas like the Central Coast. Led by Shadow…
Call to support dignity drive
Woolworths and Share the Dignity are calling on Peninsula residents to participate in their most important Dignity Drive to date this month as 15 per cent of women across NSW…
Reflect, think and craft a future with wings
Scott Jones of Woy Woy has encouraged fellow locals living with a disability and their families to share, learn and connect on a unique new website. The Paper Wings website,…
NSW last state to introduce dying with dignity law
Dying with Dignity NSW has welcomed the public release of the Consultation Draft Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill which is expected soon to be introduced into NSW Parliament by Alex Greenwich…
Mounties’ caring ethos takes flight
After successful amalgamations with Halekulani Bowling Club and Club Wyong in the past 12 months, the Mounties Group is flying high with the biggest sponsorship and community support package known…
Wellbeing nurses give students a new pathway to care
Five Central Coast schools are among the first in NSW to welcome a highly trained School Wellbeing Nurse, thanks to a first-of-its-kind NSW Government initiative. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central…
Re-write the story: routine cooking is boring
This is the final part in our six-week series on the counterproductive stories we tell ourselves in the kitchen – those hurdles that mess with our mojo and prevent us…
Re-write the story: trying new things is overwhelming
This is the fifth instalment in our six-week series on the counterproductive stories we tell ourselves in the kitchen – those hurdles that mess with our mojo and prevent us…
Coast resident tests positive
[July 31, 2021] A Central Coast resident is among the 212 people across NSW who tested positive for COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. The case was…
Federal Health ‘sort of’ answers COVID questions
Confusion about the vaccine rollout prompted PP to send a list of questions to the top – the Commonwealth Department of Health – the body ultimately responsible for the vaccine…
Sarah’s donated kidney a little ripper
Sarah Joyce of St Huberts Island is throwing her support behind DonateLife Week (July 25- August 1), aimed at reminding the community of the importance of registering to become an…
We can all get through this
Community leaders are reminding those who may be struggling that help is only a call away as the national mental health charity, Lifeline, has recorded a 25 percent increase in…
Salvation Army upgrades Selah Farm
The Salvation Army has plans to modernise and renovate its drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre, Selah Farm, on Berkeley Rd, Fountaindale. Refurbishing and upgrading of all the existing accommodation will…