Mental health triage service may be privatised
Central Coast Labor MPs stood with members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association to attempt to stop the Berejiklian Government from privatising the local 24/7 mental health triage service….
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Young ARAFMI program closes
Mental health service provider, Central Coast ARAFMI, is ramping up its campaign to secure vital funding for its comprehensive youth and family carer support programs after long standing arrangements with…
Council action plan to support people with disabilities
Central Coast Council is striving to make the region more accessible for people living with a disability by encouraging community members to join its Access and Inclusion Reference Group. The…
Nominations sought for a special people’s choice award for nurses
Central Coast residents are being encouraged to nominate a local nurse or midwife who made a difference during their time in care, by nominating them for NSW Health Excellence in…
26 year old vision has helped 3,500 men live better lives
As The Glen Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre continues to work towards getting The Glen for Women up and running at Wyong Creek, its Chairperson, Coral Hennessy, has reflected on…
Aged care executive says bonus splits workforce
Peninsula Villages chief Mr Shane Neaves has criticised the Federal Government’s Aged Care Retention Bonus Grant, saying it is insufficient and has split the aged care workforce by omitting some…
Shopping centre donates $3500 to community nurses
A local shopping centre has decided to donate $3500 to Woy Woy community health mursing teams. Deepwater Plaza marketing manager Ms Jodie Elkin said the money will go teams they…
New online breastfeeding classes
With more than 3,000 babies born on the Central Coast each year and close to 90 per cent of new mothers planning to breastfeed, the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) has…
TAFE course broadens speech pathologist’s capabilities
Rachel Wood, who runs a private paediatric speech pathology service in Springfield, has recently doubled up her skills by completing an online Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care…
Expressions of Interest sought for implementation of Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Central Coast Council is calling for Expressions of Interest to join its Access and Inclusion Reference Group to assist implementing its Disability Inclusion Action Plan. Council wants to hear from…
New online series to help young people Help A Mate
Central Coast Council is launching a new online series to help young people ‘help a mate’ with their mental health. The Help A Mate series of online workshops and video…
Fundraiser for Green Point family raises over $36,000
The Scotland family of Green Point say they have been blown away by the generosity of strangers after $36,000 was raised for them on Go Fund Me. The Help for…
Bouncing back from breast cancer online
An Erina based Occupational Therapist and Cancer Rehabilitation Specialist has launched a new comprehensive online program for breast cancer survivors to utilise during COVID-19. Kate Perkins runs the Cancer Rehabilitation…
NSW Health alert to locals who have visited Casula or Picton
If you visited the Crossroads Hotel in Casula between 3 and 10 July or the Picton Hotel on 4, 9 or 10 July get tested immediately, even if you have…
Tesch calls for funding for mental health organisation
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch has called for continued funding for Youth Arafmi, an organisation which supports people caring for a family member with mental illness. “These people care…
Blood runners – motorcycle volunteers deliver life support
Volunteer motorcyclists’ medical courier service, Blood Bikes Australia, has started up on the Central Coast, and is actively looking for healthcare providers and volunteers to join the organisation. The primary…
Barber shop duo raises $4,000 for breast cancer research
Two Terrigal barbers have raised thousands of dollars for breast cancer research by holding a 24 hour barber challenge. The Private Studio’s Nick Senam and Jacob Koster trimmed their way…
Green Point COVID scare
The Coast has endured its first COVID scare in more than a month after NSW Health cleared the possible case being investigated at a local Green Point high school. On…
Helen Stein praised for Community Drug Action Team work
San Remo’s Helen Stein has received a personal commendation from the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) for her commitment to building a healthier and connected community over eight years of…
68 per cent of residents are not physically active enough
Heart Foundation Walking Groups (HFWG) are officially back in action and the Heart Foundation is now calling on locals to consider joining their local walking group to decrease their chance…