Preparing for a COVID-safe summer
A reminder for residents to maintain COVID safety outdoors has been issued by Central Coast Council as restrictions ease slightly with outdoor gatherings of up to five doubly-vaccinated people from…
Health
Private hospital to add second storey
The Brisbane Waters Private Hospital in Vidler St, Woy Woy, has applied to Central Coast Council to add a new storey to its northern ward and expand at ground level…
Blue Haven family understands value of support for carers
Pancreatic cancer is one of Australia’s deadliest diseases, with an average time from diagnosis to death a devastatingly short five months. In an Australian first, a new service and study…
Team building for Black Dog
Black Dog Institute is asking people to unite in a time of lockdown and separation to put One Foot Forward by walking 20, 40, 60 or 100km during October to…
Fine dining at home: Pauly Mac & Parklife Terrigal
This is the sixth 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…
Cook three courses to help beat breast cancer
The oncological clinical trial group Breast Cancer Trials will encourage food lovers all over the country to stay in this October and enter the 3 Course Challenge to support breast…
CC Health confirm COVID transfers and suspending women’s health screening
Gosford Hospital is currently caring for a number of COVID patients, some of whom have been transferred from out of area as part of NSW Health’s networked hospital system. This system ensures patients can…
‘World-leading’ digital mental health support for young
Young people on the Central Coast and across NSW will have access to expanded digital mental health support thanks to a $1.5M investment from the NSW Government. The Moderated Online…
Grant runs a half marathon a day for charity
A Woy Woy Bay man has committed to running a half marathon each day during September to raise funds for suicide prevention. “I’m raising money in aid of Suicide Prevention…
Girls Night In date changed
The 11th annual Cancer Council’s ‘Girls Night In’ event at Ettalong Diggers next month has been postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. The sold-out event, which raises funds and awareness for…
Deadline set for teachers to be vaccinated
All Department of Education Staff will be required to be fully vaccinated by November 8 to return to face-to-face schooling. A NSW Department of Education spokesperson said they were encouraging…
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…
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…