Parliament hears about impact of domestic violence on the Coast
Following a number of high profi le domestic violence cases across the country this year, Federal Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has spoken in Parliament on the devastating impact…
Health
Radiation experts to train therapists
Three radiation therapists from the Central Coast Cancer Centre at Gosford Hospital have volunteered for a mission to improve cancer treatment in Myanmar, one of the world’s poorest nations. Mr…
Primary Health Network to replace Medicare Local
Patients on the Central Coast are set to receive better access to frontline health services with Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks confirming who will be running new Primary Health…
Positive changes for people receiving aged care services at home
Control and choice will be the main changes affecting older people when the aged care system moves to Consumer Directed Care (CDC) from July 1. According to Ms Verity Gannon,…
After hours home visits by doctors now available
A new after-hours Doctor on Duty service has commenced operating on the Central Coast. “Doctor on Duty is a team of experienced doctors who provide after-hours care, treating patients needing…
Foster carers shortage addressed
The Central Coast has a shortage of foster carers so representatives from a range of local foster care agencies are joining together to hold a foster care information night. Those…
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme reform and additions welcomed
Terrigal pharmacist and NSW Pharmacy Guild president, Mr Paul Sinclair has welcomed the Federal Government’s reform of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). “This will mean a significant investment…
Free community event for Spinal Health Week
Spinal Health Week 2015 runs from Monday, May 25 to Sunday, May 31 and this year’s theme is ‘get your happy back’. “Every day, more and more Australians experience disabling…
School raises $4,000 for heart foundation
Green Point Christian College families have raised over $4,000 for the National Heart Foundation through sponsorships for its Jump Off event. “It is the final week before our Jump Off…
Food Revolution Day held
Narara Public School students in Kindergarten through to year two enjoyed a Food Revolution Day recently. Students from Lisarow High School attended Narara Public for the day to help the…
Free talk by champion wheelchair athlete
Mr Kurt Fearnley, three time Australian Paralympic gold medallist and world champion wheelchair athlete, will give a talk at Erina Library as part of Library Week. He is the champion…
New Sleep Medicine clinic in North Gosford
A new Sleep Medicine clinic specialising in obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia and shift work timing has recently opened at Albany St, North Gosford. The practice has been operating for more…
Free selfhelp group for anxiety and phobia sufferers
A free self-help group for people suffering from anxiety and phobias is due to start in Gosford on Wednesday, May 27. If you are genuinely afraid of spiders or snakes,…
Yoga class to raise funds for Nepal
A two hour yoga class will be held at The Rhythm Hut on Saturday, May 30, to raise funds for Nepal. The class will begin at 4pm and be followed…
Inaugural Student Mental Health Forum to be held
Secondary students from 16 schools across the Central Coast region will attend the first Student Mental Health Forum on Wednesday, May 6, organised by headspace Gosford and Children and Young…
Problem gambling is everyone’s business
Many Central Coast families are dealing with stress and misery unnecessarily because they either are unaware of a local counselling service to help problem gamblers or are reluctant to seek…
SOKS helps reduce youth suicide
North Gosford Rotary Club has raised $50,000 this year for its successful project ‘Save Our Kids’ (SOKS) which aims to reduce the incidence of youth suicide on the Central Coast….
Free National Heart Week celebration event
The Niagara Park Walk and Talk group A National Heart Week celebration will be held at Narara Neighbourhood Centre on Monday, May 4. Anna Coughlan, Animated Health and Fitness
Free family well-being event at Kincumber
The Health Connection, launched in June last year, will return for its second year on Saturday, May 9, at Brentwood Village in Kincumber. 15 Apr 2015 Brad Cardis, Fixx Events