Bulk billing rate continues to rise
Federal Member for Dobell and Assistant Health Minister, Emma McBride, has welcomed new data which shows the bulk billing rate continues to rise in the electorate. The Federal Government invested…
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Immersion therapy dives from the Scuba Gym
Based mainly on the Central Coast and also servicing the Sydney area, The Scuba Gym Australia provides water immersion therapy to people with all sorts of disabilities and illnesses. Clients…
Fun rivalry leads to generous hospital donation
Gosford and Wyong hospitals have received $25,000 to buy equipment to treat burns and trauma patients, raised by local emergency services workers. The money was raised by holding the Triple…
Survey reveals many struggle with common vision condition
A new national survey from Specsavers has revealed many Australians aged 35 to 50 are struggling with blurry or unclear vision during everyday tasks yet the vast majority remain unaware…
Dee set to run to help fight breast cancer
On September 21, Dee Johnson of Ettalong Beach will don her joggers and join fellow members of the Woy Woy Runners to take place in the inaugural Woy Woy local…
It’s all in the family at Telex Hearing Care
For more than 30 years, Telex Hearing Care has been a cornerstone of the Central Coast community, helping locals hear the sounds that matter most — whether it’s the laughter…
What next for men’s mental health?
As Men’s Mental Health Week comes to a close, the big question for our local blokes on the Central Coast is: What next? Initiatives such as the Central Coast Men’s…
Workshop on how the arts can help healing
What do the arts, flowers and Braille paper have in common in providing healing? This is what artist and art therapist Karen Adler hopes to show at her Finding Light…
After 60 years nursing, Sherry has no plans to retire
Sherry Burrows of Avoca Beach just celebrated 60 years as a registered nurse and still works four days a week with absolutely no plans to retire anytime soon. Working in…
Remembering CWA’s vital baby health centres
With Gosford Hospital marking its 80th anniversary recently, celebrations sparked memories of the big role the Country Women’s Association (CWA) played in looking after the health of Central Coast mothers…
Alex’s mission up The Skillion to help beat breast cancer
Alex McIntyre of Bensville has raised $16,500 for Breast Cancer Network Australia by running up and down The Skillion at Terrigal more than 300 times. Earlier this year, he set himself…
New fitness classes for over 60s
Instructor Erin Cheek is set to begin fitness classes for over 60s at The Everglades Club, Woy Woy. The Move Better Fitness classes will help those aged over 60 enhance…
Look out for the bloke beside you and help save lives
Dan Preston was just 44 when he experienced two strokes in one night back in 2021, and more recently a smaller stroke in November 2024. And while the road to…
Young men need to look after mental health
Kids Helpline is encouraging boys and young men on the Central Coast to take time to prioritise their mental health as part of International Men’s Health Week (June 9-15). CEO…
JAX helps put a cap on breast cancer
JAX Tyres & Auto at Charmhaven will join with the other 92 JAX stores across the country in supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) and its vision of Zero…
Amazing local fundrasing result for cancer research
Cancer touches the lives of everyone, no matter age or lifestyle. Most know someone impacted by this insidious disease, notwithstanding the amazing developments in research and treatments over recent years. …
New model of care for DV victims
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has introduced a model of care addressing an often-overlooked consequence of domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV): concussion…
New procedure at Gosford Private Heart Centre
In the wake of National Heart Health Week in May, a team of specialists from Gosford Private Hospital has introduced a new procedure at the Gosford Private Heart Centre. Known…
Coastal Goddess raises over $19,000 for cancer research
Coastal Goddess has raised more than $19,000 in support of WomenCan, a fundraising initiative of ANZGOG (Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group). The women’s intimate health and facial aesthetics clinic…
Boost for Shirley Shuttle
Shirley Shuttle drivers will keep warm during Winter thanks to a recent donation from the Lions Club of Gwandalan. Over the past 17 years Shirley Shuttle Cancer Outpatient Transport Service…