North Coast Primary Health News | 5 August 2026

'Healthy Towns' to help Murwillumbah residents stay connected and age well

Local health and community leaders gathered in Murwillumbah on Tuesday 21 July to celebrate the launch of Healthy Towns - a program that supports residents to live and age well.

Funded by the Australian Government through the Primary Health Network program and delivered in partnership with Tweed Shire Council and Murwillumbah Family Doctors, this joint initiative focuses on improving the health, wellbeing and social connection of the Murwillumbah community over time.

A core component of Healthy Towns is an investment in ‘social prescribing’ aimed at reducing social isolation and better connecting older locals with non-medical supports like social groups, arts and culture, physical activities and volunteering opportunities.

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Grants awarded to support active ageing across Northern NSW

With Northern NSW LHD, we're pleased to announce the recipients of the Older Adults Physical Activity Grants Program.

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August Clinical Societies focus on hypertension, heart + brain health

Almost one in 4 Australian adults are living with high blood pressure. Attend our local education series to get skilled up in how to manage hypertension in your patients.

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Dying to Know Day: Start a conversation about what matters

GPs, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals all have opportunities to start the conversation.

8 August is Dying to Know Day

New sexual dysfunction pathway now available on HealthPathways

Sexual dysfunction is common, yet it remains an under-discussed area of health care.

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Our House: Accommodation for patients in Lismore

Affordable, high-quality accommodation for patients and their families who need to travel to Lismore for medical care.

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Supporting palliative care in general practice

Around 70% of Australians say they would prefer to die at home, yet only around 14% do.

Join a Regional Palliative Care Roundtable or our Community of Practice

New menopause resources available for GPs

Professional development courses & resources developed by the Australian Government are available now for health professionals seeking to increase their understanding of menopause.

Access the resources