Speaker at International Conference
Avoca resident Dr Romaine Rutnam spoke at the International Conference on End of Life (ICEL) at the Queensland University of Technology Australian Centre for Health Law Research from August 13…
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Conservatorium offering Music Therapy
The Central Coast Conservatorium is now offering Music Therapy to people of all ages and abilities on the Central Coast. The Music Therapy sessions at the Conservatorium are tailored for…
Get Smart with Sharps reminder
Gosford Council has launched its 2014 Get Smart with Sharps reminder campaign to keep the community clean from needles and syringes. Now in its sixth year, the award winning initiative…
Woman airlifted after riding accident
A woman injured in a fall from her horse on a Central Mangrove property on Tuesday, July 15, was fl own to hospital in Sydney. Ambulance paramedics called the CareFlight…
Hearing Awareness Expo in Gosford
Better Hearing Australia Central Coast will hold a Hearing Awareness Expo on Friday, August 29, at the Gosford Anglican Church from 9:30am. Professor Anthony Hogan from the Australian National University…
Positive Ageing Strategy adopted
Gosford Council has officially adopted the Central Coast Positive Ageing Strategy. This is a joint project with Wyong Council to plan for and strategically respond to the region’s ageing population….
Forresters Beach lifestyle centre completed
A $5 million lifestyle centre at Forresters Beach Retirement Village called The Lake House has been completed. The centre, which has been under construction for 14 months, is typical of…
Fee Estimator available for aged care services
People looking for aged care services on the Central Coast will now have access to an online tool that will help them estimate their aged care costs. “The Fee Estimator,…
Coast’s water security under threat
The community has again taken peaceful direct action outside the front gates of Rocla Materials Pty Ltd’s sand quarry at Calga on Saturday, July 12. Camp Quoll spokesperson Mr Ian Sutton said the community gathered to highlight the failings of…
Record Attempt in preparation for marathon swim
The Hill family 24 Swim challenge was held at Erina Fair on July 9 and 10 in support of the Cancer Council NSW. Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein attended…
Correction
In the last edition of the Coast Community News, we published a story titled “Give clear instructions for end-of-life care”. The story listed the incorrect meeting place of the next…
Greens commend Dying with Dignity debate
Central Coast Greens have commended Gosford Politics in the Pub for putting on a timely debate over Dying with Dignity at Dutton’s Hotel on Thursday, June 27. Central Coast Greens…
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…
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…