Give clear instructions for end-of-life care
Speaking at the Dying with Dignity Central Coast meeting at Erina Library on Friday, June 20, University of Newcastle assistant director of clinical education Dr Sarah Jeong based her talk…
Health
Diabetes sufferers need support
Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein is calling on Gosford residents to consider the emotional toll that diabetes can have on people living with or caring for someone with diabetes…
Minister visits local health support groups
Minister for Mental Health and Assistant Minister for Health Jai Rowell and Member for Gosford Chris Holstein visited several sites in the Central Coast region on Tuesday, June 24, where…
Community meeting protests GP Tax
More than 100 Central Coast residents turned out to a community meeting at the Erina Centre on Monday, June 30, to protest the Abbott Government’s changes to Medicare and the…
Residential aged care providers required to publish prices
People looking for aged care services on the central coast will from now on have access to clear pricing and accommodation information online to help them make informed choices, according…
Wyoming water main works
Gosford Council has commenced the renewal of the water main in Turpentine St, Wyoming. From Wednesday, June 11, temporary traffic control measures, including traffic lights and warning signs, were put…
Community Services Disability Hub opened in Kariong
Minister for Disability Services John Ajaka joined Member for Gosford Chris Holstein and Sunnyfi eld CEO Caroline Cuddihy on Thursday, June 12, to officially open the McCabe Community Services Disability…
Works to effect traffic
Gosford Council is undertaking night sewer works along Empire Bay Dr, between Humphreys Rd and Mackillop Rd, South Kincumber, from June 24 to 25. The works are being undertaken between…
Singing group for stroke survivors
`The Aphasiacs’, a Central Coast singing group for stroke survivors, is searching for more people to join the group. Kate Maclurcan and John Wilson started the group after John’s wife…
Fund raiser for radiotherapy scholarships
Following the success of last year’s fund raising concert for the Central Coast Cancer Centre, the Music from the Shows concert will be held again this year at Davistown RSL…
Gosford Hospital redevelopment planning gains further funding
The NSW Premier Mike Baird and Health Minister Jillian Skinner visited the Central Coast on Friday, June 20, to celebrate an investment of almost $3 million to continue the planning…
Free Parkrun every Saturday at Mt Penang
A weekly Saturday morning run was launched on May 31, at Mt Penang Parklands in Kariong with 72 runners participating. Available to the whole community at no charge, the grounds…
Free carers’ information session
A free information session for new carers of people with mental health issues will be held at the Central Coast Leagues Club on Wednesday, June 11. The session will be…
GP Tax is a broken promise
Liberal Members on the Coast have broken their election promise by backing the Abbott Government’s GP Tax, according to Senator for NSW Deborah O’Neill. “Despite promising to lead a government of…
Bike and Hike Charity Fundraiser raises over $5,000
Reliance GP Super Clinic director and co-founder of online medical company Doctus, Dr. Rodney Beckwith with wife Margaret Beckwith held a Bike and Hike Charity Fundraiser at Reviver Cocktail Bar…
Dry July to support adults living with cancer
Dry July, the fundraiser that challenges you to go booze-free for a month to support adults living with cancer, is open for 2014 sign-ups and is again supporting Central Coast…