National Seniors Australia has announced the results of their annual National Seniors Social Survey (NSSS), particularly the views of respondents on voluntary assisted dying (VAD). More than 3,500 … [Read more...]
How To Help Your Kids Manage COVID-19 Anxiety
In a recently published American study, it was found that 64% of school students reported increased anxiety about the pandemic. Given we’re now in the midst of a Delta Variant pandemic, anxiety may … [Read more...]
Impact Of The COVID-19 Crisis On Our First Responders
Research from Charles Sturt University (CSU) has shown the COVID-19 pandemic may have a deep and lasting impact on Australia’s first responder community. The research highlighted significant … [Read more...]
How To Enhance Sleep In Those With Dementia
Recently studies show how important eight hours of sleep are for maintaining physical and mental wellbeing. Unfortunately, dementia causes changes in the brain that can worsen sleep. A good night’s … [Read more...]
Not A Time To Get Careless
The Central West NSW COVID-19 lock-down has been lifted. Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) congratulates communities in the Cabonne, Orange and Blayney council areas for their vigilance … [Read more...]
How to Combat COVID-19 Anxiety Syndrome
In October 2020 Professors Ana Nikčević from Kingston University of London, U.K and Marcantonio Spada from London South Bank University, UK developed the concept of COVID-19 anxiety syndrome. In … [Read more...]
How To Apply For COVID Help
Business owners, sole traders and not-for-profit organisations in NSW that have suffered loss of income during the recent COVID-19 restrictions may be eligible for a one-off grant of $7,500, $10,500 … [Read more...]
The Best Source For COVID-19 Information
In the past week the COVID-19 situation in NSW has definitely gotten worse, and expressions such as “national emergency”, “high alert”, and “potential border closures” can be heard on many news … [Read more...]
Letters
Dear Editor, As we are all aware, there are three essential behaviours we need to adopt to avoid contracting COVID-19: 1. follow government instructions 2. wash and sanitise our hands … [Read more...]
Rural Hospitals Rate Highly For Patient Care
A statewide survey has found that 95% of patients who were admitted into rural hospitals in the Western NSW Local Health District rated their care as “very good” or “good.” Chief Executive for the … [Read more...]