Long waiting list for home care packages
More than 950 older Australians on the Central Coast are waiting for home care packages, and some have been waiting for more than 12 months, according to the Member for…
Health
New stronger flu vaccines available
The Turnbull Government is providing two new flu vaccines, free-of-charge, to Australians aged 65 years and over, Liberal Senator for NSW, Mr Arthur Sinodinos, and Federal Member for Robertson, Ms…
Protest march calls for continuation of funding
Member for Gosford and seven-time Australian Paralympian, Ms Liesl Tesch, led a Stand By Me protest march along the Gosford waterfront on Saturday, February 24, calling on the NSW Government…
Medical students visit Ocean Beach surf club
Medical students from across the region visited Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club for two days in February as part of their medical field training. “The Central Coast’s future doctors…
Wyong Hospital diagnoses third Legionnaires disease case
A man who presented himself to Wyong Hospital has been diagnosed with Legionnaires disease, prompting an NSW Health investigation. The Wyong case is the third case of Legionnaires disease that…
Fitness equipment installed at Killcare
The installation of fitness equipment has been completed at Killcare Surf Club. “The second set of Bouddi fitness equipment, fully financed by the Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association, has been installed,” said…
New rehabilitation ward in Woy Woy
New rehabilitation facilities have been approved for a local hospital. The NSW Ministry of Health has said that the new rehabilitation ward at the Brisbane Waters Private Hospital may now…
Wyong Hospital redevelopment underway
The NSW Government has marked a significant milestone in the $200m Wyong Hospital redevelopment with the start of construction of the new 500-space car park. Minister for Health, Mr Brad…
Bateau Bay paramedics included in new trial
Bateau Bay Paramedics have been chosen to trial high-tech, “ ruggedized ” smartphones under a $314,000 trial to tackle mobile blackspots in rural and regional areas. NSW Minister for Health,…
36 medical graduates join Gosford Hospital
Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, has welcomed 36 medical graduates at Gosford Hospital and 29 medical graduates at Wyong Hospital, as part of the 2018 record intake of intern…
Citizen of the Year is appealing for help
Mr Andrew Church, the 2016 Gosford City Citizen of the Year, is appealing to the community for help after being diagnosed with stage 4 terminal Bowel Cancer. Mr Church has…
Children under five years old are eligible for free flu vaccination
Central Coast children between six months and five years old are now eligible for free flu vaccination this year, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC and…
Dying with Dignity seminar to be held
Dying with Dignity Central Coast (DWDCC) will host a seminar on the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Bill, with special guest speaker, NSW Greens MLC, Dr Mehreen Faruqi, from 10am to…
New service ‘established’ at Killcare
A service aimed at offering new classes and activities to local residents is now, after six months, “firmly established” in the Killcare community, according to its creator. Community Connect was…
Free post breast cancer program in Berkeley Vale
A free post breast cancer program will begin in Berkeley Vale from February 6. The program, ‘Encore’, is delivered by YWCA NSW to help women reclaim wellness after experiencing the…
Wyong Hospital welcomes 29 intern doctors
Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, welcomed 36 medical graduates at Gosford Hospital and 29 medical graduates at Wyong Hospital, as part of the 2018 record intake of intern doctors…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders benefit from hospital redevelopment
One year on from signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council, the NSW Government’s $348 million Gosford Hospital Redevelopment is now providing full-time employment to…
Heatwave warning issued
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned the Central Coast to brace for a heatwave from Friday, January 19. Despite the cool conditions that kicked off the week from January 15,…
Legalise Vaping Australia group campaign at Terrigal
A grassroots campaign championing the legalisation of vaping, funded by concerned Australians, brought their campaign bus to Terrigal Boat Ramp on Monday, January 15. Legalise Vaping Australia set up their…
Bowling club to celebrate 100-year-old ex-serviceman
Woy Woy Bowling Club is holding a special celebration in honour of local man, Mr Felix Seady, from 12pm on Sunday, February 4. Mr Seady has been a member of…