Jack rides for mental health
On the day marking two years after an accident that left Jack McBride with a brain injury, the 23-year-old will leave on an 800km journey, cycling from the Central Coast…
Health
Ideas hub is helping streamline hospital services
An old ward at Gosford Hospital is now home to a new Ideas Hub, a space for health experts and local businesses to tackle healthcare challenges in local hospitals through…
Vaccine rollout at GPs to begin March 22
With the first tranche of the COVID-19 vaccine already being delivered at aged care facilities, Peninsula GPs are preparing for the next stage of the rollout, set to commence at…
New medical centre opens in Deepwater Plaza
A new medical centre in Woy Woy’s Deepwater Plaza Shopping Centre opened on March 1. Umina Surgery has been renamed as the Woy Woy Family Practice and is open to…
Aged residents the first to be vaccinated
The rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations has finally hit the Peninsula after delays to the scheme resulted in disappointment from aged care providers. Some residents at Peninsula Villages were the first…
Community meeting to Put Our Children’s Health First
Environmental group, Future Sooner, is convening a community meeting to plan the next stage in a campaign to improve local air quality and cut toxic emissions from Vales Point Power…
Five generations together
According to the World Bank, the average life expectancy for an Australian is just shy of 83 years old, something that Hamlyn Terrace resident Gladys (Glad) Packer surpassed years ago….
Blue Trees raising awareness for mental health issues
A Blue Tree on Kanangra Dr on the way to Gwandalan/Summerland Point has piqued the curiosity of locals. The message on the tree says: “Blue Tree Project” and “R U…
Aged care workers receive Bachelor of Nursing degrees
Managing the demands of studying, work and home life can be a barrier to many aged care workers who are looking to further their skills, but not for Jordan Garrett,…
Getting started with seasonal eating
In last week’s column we explored some of the benefits associated with seasonal eating. This week’s installment in our seasonal eating guide we’re focusing on how to gradually master the…
Free immunisation clinics return
Central Coast Local Health District’s free childhood immunisation drop-in clinics have resumed practising across the Coast. The no appointment needed clinics operate at various locations around the region for one…
Better Hearing at International Women’s Day Expo
To mark the end of Hearing Awareness Week, Better Hearing Australia Central Coast will host a stall at the International Women’s Day Expo on Saturday, March 6, at The Entrance…
Supporting people after a suicide attempt
Coast & Country Primary Care (formerly known as Central Coast Primary Care) has launched a new suicide program called The Way Back Support Service. The service has been designed by…
Time to get your hearing checked
Over 4,000 Woy Woy residents are living with hearing loss and using the wrong aids, according to new data released by Specsavers Audiology. The research revealed that 4,037 people in…
Forget Me Not Café a success
The first Forget Me Not Café session on February 8 was a success with members at the Rotary Club of Brisbane Water looking forward to continuing the Peninsula community initiative….
Share the Dignity to launch Period Pride campaign
This International Women’s Day, March 8, Share the Dignity will launch its biggest campaign to date, Period Pride, to remove the shame clouding periods, spark discussion and gain insight into…
New Family Connect and Support program on offer
A new Family Connect and Support program is being offered by The Benevolent Society with improved early intervention support and practical assistance to prevent family issues from escalating. The Benevolent…
The untold benefits of seasonal eating
As we move into Autumn, I thought it might be nice to take this, my second favorite seasonal transition of the year (nothing beats Winter to Spring!), as an opportunity…
CareFlight unveils the first aeromedical aircraft of its kind in Australia
Patients on the Central Coast will have improved access to lifesaving medical treatment with the addition of one of the world’s most advanced aeromedical aircraft to CareFlight’s fleet. Over the…
New advocacy service to support people with intellectual disability
Bateau Bay resident Ben Brown is one of two peer support workers involved with a new advocacy service to support people on the Central Coast with intellectual disability. While the…