New Peer Worker positions funded
Local mental health consumers will benefit from the NSW Government’s investment in new Peer Worker positions within the Central Coast Local Health District. Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, said…
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New interview room at Mary Mac’s Place
Mary Mac’s Place at Woy Woy has recently completed setting up an interview room thanks to the help of the local community. Volunteers painted the room, and members of the…
Aged care provider was awards finalist
A local aged care provider has attended an awards dinner held at on Sydney Harbour on Friday, Novermber 10, as a finalist for “employer excellence in aged care”. BlueWave Living…
Supported accommodation homes being built
Not-for-profit disability services provider, Central Coast Living Options (CCLO), is building two five-bedroom supported accommodation homes in Gorokan to help provide accommodation for people with a disability. A milestone ‘ground…
Prostate cancer nurse to be added to cancer centre staff
The Central Coast Cancer Centre at Gosford Hospital will be funded by the Federal Government to provide a prostate cancer nurse for the area. The federal seat of Robertson is…
Franchise to provide a herb garden to women’s health centre
The Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre, Wyong, is getting a herb garden through staff from Grill’d Healthy Burgers, Tuggerah, and the franchise’s Local Matters campaign. The Central Coast Community…
After breast cancer exercise program available
The YWCA NSW after breast cancer exercise program “Encore” helps women reclaim their wellness after experiencing this adversity and will run in Erina until November 30. “Being diagnosed with breast…
Keen cyclist suffers major heart attack at velodrome
Umina resident, Mr Winston Pratt, is celebrating his amazing luck and praising the quick response of a local hero and medical services for his recovery from a major heart attack….
Pink Day raises $25,000
A Pink Day held at Empire Bay on Friday, October 13, has raised more than $25,000 to support the treatment of breast cancer. Over 200 women attended the function at…
Camp Breakaway celebrated its 35th anniversary
Camp Breakaway, a camp for young people with a disability, celebrated its 35th anniversary on Wednesday, October 18. The camp was just an idea in 1979, but thanks to the…
Clown Doctors to hold roadside collection fundraising appeal
The Clown Doctors’ healing powers were on display recently when three-year-old Isaac had his arm cast changed in the Outpatient clinic at Gosford Hospital. Knowing how frightened Isaac was of…
Free hearing tests offered in Woy Woy
The Hearing Bus will offer free hearing tests in Woy Woy from October 17 to 19. The bus will be at Peninsula Plaza from 8:30am to 1:30pm each day. Australian…
Sanitarium launches first cereal product to reduce cholesterol
Berkeley Vale’s own Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing has unveiled an Australian-first extension to its iconic Weet-Bix, aimed at supporting the one in three Australian adults needing to manage their cholesterol…
Central Coast Health to examine cancer cluster report
Dr Peter Lewis, Director of the Central Coast Public Health Unit at Wyong Hospital, has undertaken to examine the recent Torrens University Cancer Cluster report that shows cancer rates 20…
Soiree to benefit cancer patients
Scholarships in Radiotherapy will hold its annual Japanese Garden Annual Soiree on October 29, to benefit cancer patients. The 2017 Scholarships in Radiotherapy research and education programme includes the addition…
Women’s Health Centre increases its range of services
The Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre at Wyong has been able to increase its range of services during 2017, thanks to a brand new building for group activities. Ms…
Reports show cancer clusters 20 per cent above the state average in our region
The Northern Lakes Disability Tourism Precinct Committee has called for an independent audit of the Central Coast’s environmental and human health, due to ongoing concerns about air pollution from coal…
Annual State funding for Coast Shelter has increased by $5 million in six years
Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, has reaffirmed the NSW Government’s commitment to supporting those who are experiencing homelessness and those who are at risk of homelessness right across NSW,…
Hat Day parties for mental health
Woy Woy Rotary Club will be holding two, simultaneous Hat Day Parties in Umina and Ettalong as part of Australian Rotary Health’s Lift the Lid on Mental Health initiative. The…
Free post breast cancer program at Berkeley Vale
The Encore free post breast cancer program will be commencing at Berkeley Vale. The YWCA NSW after breast cancer exercise program, Encore, helps women reclaim their wellness after experiencing the…