The untold benefits of homebirth
We’re midway through a six-part series on birth and this week I’m addressing the topic of homebirth. As someone who was lucky enough to birth two children at home, this…
Health
Picnic day to raise awareness for MS
Colleen Daniels, who leads a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) support group on the Central Coast, has organised a picnic day at Mt Penang Parklands, Kariong, on May 30, to help raise…
Central Coast Health Chief resigns
After almost five years as the Chief Executive (CE) of Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), Andrew Montague has resigned from NSW Health and will work his last day on…
The hidden power of pregnancy
This week is the second instalment in our six-part series on the topic of birth and we’re hearing from Michelle Nicolaou-Newman, mother of three, co-founder of the Central Coast Montessori…
Local project aims to prevent suicide in older men
A new local project aiming to help prevent suicide in older men will host an on-line conference on April 23. The Stop Male Suicide in Older Men project aims to…
Cerebral Palsy Alliance opens new therapy centre in Erina
The Cerebral Palsy Alliance has opened a new therapy centre at Erina, with a morning tea and tour of the facility for potential supporters set for April 29. The centre…
Stroke sufferer turned to art
A Daleys Point local is in the running for a national award following her fight for a ‘new normal’ after suffering a stroke six years ago. Suzanne Ghent, 59, has…
Lucky Starr to perform at Crestani Scholarships Foundation function
Australian music icon, Lucky Starr, best known for his cover of the song “I’ve Been Everywhere”, will be performing on May 5 at The Entrance Leagues Club. The performance is…
Genene Norris died after receiving the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine
A Central Coast woman, Genene Norris, has died after receiving the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine. NSW Health confirmed that the 48-year-old woman died after developing rare blood clots following a Covid…
Disability initiative aims for more jobs, more care
People on the Central Coast living with disability are set to receive better care and support, with organisers and providers urged to apply for support under the More Jobs More…
Workshops to help manage health conditions
A series of Better Health Self-Management workshops will be held over the coming months for people with chronic health conditions looking to make better lifestyle choices. Facilitated by the Central…
Palliative care unit finally opens
It has been a long push by all, but the Central Coast finally has its first dedicated in-patient palliative care unit. The 10-bed unit was officially opened by members from…
The critical importance of preconception nutrition
This week, inspired by the new Birth Time film which has been playing in various locations around the coast in recent weeks, we’re diving into a new six-part series on…
Disabled Surfers’ Association to feature in The Story of Help
The Central Coast Branch of the Disabled Surfers’ Association, founded by Lake Munmorah resident Gary Blaschke, is being featured in an upcoming edition of NRMA’s Story of Help article about…
Together Home program to reduce the number of people sleeping rough
A consortium of Aboriginal service providers based in the northern suburbs will deliver a $1.3M expansion of the NSW Government’s Together Home program to reduce the number of people sleeping…
Art-Full Women project kicks off
Classes have now begun in the Art-Full Women project, which aims to raise awareness of issues impacting older women and promote theatre and creativity for healthy ageing. Funded with a…
Nashos bring Easter cheer to children’s ward
Patients, family members and staff at Gosford Hospital’s Children’s Ward received a special Easter treat on March 31, when Members of the Gosford City Sub Branch of the NSW National…
Grants on offer for volunteer organisations
Up to $132,450 will be available to volunteers in the Robertson electorate in the latest grants round of a $20M Federal Government package to support volunteers across the nation. Member…
AstraZeneca Vaccine rollout temporarily paused
NSW Health has temporarily paused administering the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine across the Central Coast and NSW.
SOKS helps to reduce youth suicide numbers
In 2010, Lester Pearson sat down with a beer and some of his mates from The Rotary Club of Gosford North and looked at what issues plagued the Central Coast’s…