Touched by Love inspired by living at a women’s refuge
Gosford’s , Ms Luciane Sperling, was living at a women’s refuge and hearing first-hand women’s traumatic stories of domestic violence when she decided she would write a book. ‘Touched by…
Health
800-space car park included in hospital development
The approved $368 million Gosford Hospital upgrade was one of the largest election infrastructure commitments made outside Sydney in the last NSW State Election, according to the Parliamentary Secretary for…
Suicide alertness for everyone workshop
Uniting Care Mental Health will present a suicide alertness for everyone Safe Talk Erina Fair on September 10. Safe Talk is a half-day alertness workshop that prepares participants to become…
JDRF One Walk at Davistown
The fourth annual Central Coast JDRF One Walk will take place at the Davistown waterfront near the Progress Hall, on Sunday September 11. The Walk raises funds for research to…
Local Health District has a new chief executive
Chair of the Central Coast Local Health District Board, Mr Paul Tonkin, has announced the appointment of Dr Andrew Montague as the new chief executive for the district following the…
Free Expo during Hearing Awareness Week
Hearing Awareness Week (August 21-27) is an annual event that aims to highlight the issues faced by people with hearing loss including the stigma, isolation and associated health issues that…
Organ donors need to register
Federal member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, has encouraged residents to put their good intentions about organ donation into effect by registering and sharing their decision online during Donate Life…
Zombie Dash Fun Run planned for October
Running in a blind panic from terror inducing zombies could be just the thing to get inactive Central Coast residents moving at the Mt Penang Parklands, says Zombie Dash Fun…
Dental Spa wins Excellence in Small Business Award
Riverside Dental Spa was awarded the Excellence in Small Business Award at the Coastal Chamber of Commerce Awards on July 2. The awards. The awards ceremony was held at Gosford…
Permaculture weekend at ecovillage
The Narara Ecovillage will host a permaculture weekend with internationally acclaimed permaculture pioneer and teacher, Ms Robina McCurdy, from August 27-28. Ms McCurdy has been engaged in community development, permaculture…
Community Matters Forum
The Kariong Neighbourhood Centre will host two programs, The Community Matters Forum and Evolve, to help support those affected by drugs, alcohol and domestic violence. The Community Matters Forum will…
$5,000 raised by bowlers
Halekulani Bowlers have beaten their own fundraising record, raising $5,000 for The Ronald McDonald Family Room at Gosford Hospital. The Twilight Men’s Bowlers come together every Thursday night, from September…
University welcomes state funding towards medical school
The University of Newcastle (UON) has warmly welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement that it has earmarked $20 million for new health and medical education and research facilities at Gosford Hospital….
Students taught how to reduce the risk of death and disease
A Fruit and Veg Sense workshop will be held at Green Point Christian College on June 3, with the message that adding more fruit and veg to the daily diet…
Mad Hatters raise funds
The new Clown Doctors program at Gosford Hospital benefited from $5,156 raised at a Mad Hatters High Tea Party on Sunday, May 15. The funds were raised through ticket sales,…
Jade Searant awarded a scholarship
Agraduate Radiation Therapist, Ms Jade Searant, who has been training at the Central Coast Cancer Centre, recently received a boost for her career after being awarded the Crestani Research Award…
Invincibles entertain at biggest morning tea
The talented quartet ‘The Invincibles’ will provide the entertainment at the Gosford Uniting Church’s Biggest Morning Tea on Monday, May 23. The morning tea, held to raise funds for the…
Woman of the Year Award for Yvonne Crestani
Ms Yvonne Crestani has received a Woman of the Year Award, presented to her at NSW Parliament House by the state minister for women, Ms Prue Goward, for her contribution…
Community banks donate to Iris Foundation
The NSW and ACT Community Bank network has made a $2,107 donation to the Iris Foundation to help its youth suicide prevention work. The donation was made on Friday, April…
Private hospital to undertake major development
Gosford Private Hospital is embarking on a $7.5 million project to construct a brand-new purpose-built endoscopy centre and an upgraded surgery. The hospital’s CEO, Mr Matt Kelly said the project…