North Coast residents urged to get their flu vaccine ahead of winter

Influenza is a serious illness that can lead to hospitalisation, particularly for young children, older people, pregnant women, and those with chronic health conditions. This year, if your child is 2-4 years old, they can get a free nasal spray flu vaccine.

Grants open to help older adults stay active across Northern NSW

We're inviting eligible community organisations to apply for grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 to deliver locally-led physical activity initiatives for older people.

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Better health care for the people of Stuarts Point

A new medical outreach centre, run by Macksville Medical Centre, has been established in Stuarts Point.

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New report highlights impact of post-flood recovery programs

It's been 4 years since severe flooding caused devastation across the North Coast region. Read about how our Community Wellbeing and Resilience Program has been making a difference.

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Thank you for your service, Dr Warwick Wickham

After serving the Port Macquarie community for over 20 years at East Port Medical Centre, Dr Wickham has recently announced his retirement.

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Enhancing recovery for victim-survivors of sexual violence

Healthy North Coast has been awarded a grant from the NSW Government to improve support for people in Kempsey-Nambucca and Clarence Valley.

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Know a nurse wanting to return to practice?

The Nurse Re-entry Program helps nurses who have not practised in the last 5-10 years to re-enter the workforce through a paid, supervised placement in general practice.

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New evaluation shows impact of Resilient Kids 

Almost 2,000 children and young people have been supported in the wake of the 2022 floods in the Northern Rivers.

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Community Feedback Session on the 5-Year Birthing on Country Plan

Community Feedback session on the Bullinah and Southern Cross 5-Year Birthing on Country Plan.

📍 Ballina

🕒 Thursday 14 May 2026 | 10:30am-12pm

Event organiser: Bullinah AHS

Innervate Time to Reset Workshop

Practical strategies to better maintain your day-to-day performance, resilience and wellbeing.

📍 Byron Bay

🕒 Friday 22 May 2026 | 8:30am-12:30pm

Event organiser: Innervate

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