Chilled water stations change drinking habits
A landmark study to help tackle the issue of sugar sweetened drink consumption among adolescents is being carried out in secondary schools across the Central Coast. Central Coast Local Health…
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Only 39 percent of eligible children accessed the Child Dental Benefits Scheme
Central Coast parents still suffering from COVID-19’s financial effects are being urged to check their eligibility for a scheme which could help safeguard their children’s oral health. “Latest Federal Government…
Council is the Coast’s top workplace blood donor
Central Coast Council staff members have led the way in donating lifesaving blood and plasma, once again topping local workplaces and ranking amongst Australia’s top 10 Councils for blood donations…
Easy gift idea: How to make rose petal vinegar
Okay folks, there’s only five weeks left of the 2020 edition of my column and I thought I’d focus solely on festive season inspired recipes and simple homemade gift ideas….
16 Days of activism against domestic violence begins
Central Coast Council is urging residents to step up and speak out against domestic violence as it joins a 16-day global campaign to help end domestic violence in our community….
Mental health first aid courses for firefighters
The NSW Rural Fire Service Association (RFSA) has partnered with St John Ambulance NSW to offer mental health first aid courses to hundreds of NSW volunteer firefighters. To date, 900…
Budget caters to students’ wellbeing
The mental health of students on the Central Coast will benefit from a commitment in the State Budget, handed down on November 14, of $46.8M over the next four years…
Huge Collective effort for Movember
It was hard not to hear a joint sigh of relief at The Collective Gym in Erina on November 22, after members completed a gruelling 16-minute WOD (workout of the…
Healthe Care hospitals sign up for Movemeber
Brisbane Waters Private Hospital is joining its fellow Healthe Care facilities on the Central Coast in taking part in Movember, the annual campaign which encourages Mo Bros and Mo Sisters…
Matt’s Morauders rally in support of men’s mental health
Healthe Care hospital Gosford Private Hospital is joining its fellow Healthe Care facilities on the Central Coast in taking part in Movember, the annual campaign which encourages Mo Bros and…
Red Socks come out for Kidney Health Appeal
Central Coast residents are being asked to don their red socks and step out on their own or with friends to help those living with kidney disease. The Kidney Health…
HoTS help reached over 50 people in October
The mobile health clinic which provides health checks to people experiencing homeless on the Central Coast, Health on The Streets (HoTS), helped over 50 people access vital health services last…
Coast father and son duo at the cutting edge of vascular surgery
Gosford father and son surgical team, Dr Bernie Bourke and Dr Victor Bourke have a lot in common. For five years they have been performing live-saving vascular surgery side by…
Rohan’s first shave …a reverse mohawk
Year Three student from Terrigal Public School, Rohan Lord, has raised $5,600 by shaving his hair for Cancer Council. On November 6, Roha’s Principal, Michael Burgess, did the first shave…
A workout for all at the Scuba Gym
Peninsula Leisure Centre is now hosting biweekly scuba therapy lessons for people with disabilities in a bid to transform rehabilitation and therapy practices. With workouts tailored to a client’s specific…
World first Patient Isolation Room goes on trial
A Peninsula hospital is set to trial a world-first Instant Patient Isolation Room early next year in a bid to improve patient and healthcare worker safety and stop the spread…
Woy Woy Able Futures social hub opens
The first dedicated disability provider on the Peninsula has opened its doors following a grand opening event on Saturday, November 14. Woy Woy’s Able Futures is a social hub designed…
Three weeks to go to Bondi Beach to Budgewoi swim
The countdown is on with three weeks to go for Bryan Dorfling’s 100km ocean swim from Bondi Beach to Budgewoi on December 4, with over 50% of his fundraising goal…
How Vitamin K2 Fuels Jaw Growth
This week we’re hearing from my friend, local Dentist Dr Steven Lin who practices out of Luminous Dentistry in Long Jetty. He’s the author of the international best-seller, ‘The Dental…
‘The Billy Seagulls’ to participate in Stride4Stroke
A Bateau Bay local is participating in Stride4Stroke, a fundraiser dedicated to helping people stay active and raise money for stroke awareness. The Stroke Foundation’s annual physical activity campaign encourages…