This month, four members of the Canowindra New Vogue and Social Dance Group celebrate their birthdays, and with a combined total of 312 years between them, Tony Hoy, Yvonne Jones, Graham Aylen, and … [Read more...]
Take Action To Safeguard Both Their Heart And Brain Health
Letter to the Editor, As REDFEB, Heart Awareness Month, approaches this February, Heart Research Australia is urging all Australians to come together and take action to safeguard both their heart and … [Read more...]
New Online Tool Offers Financial Wellbeing And Mental Health support
A new online tool designed to help people recognise their level of financial and mental stress has been taken up by thousands. The Money and Mental Health Quiz, has been used by nearly 7,000 people … [Read more...]
The Heat Is On To Stay Sun Safe This Summer
Sun exposure is the burning issue as communities across regional NSW soak up the summer holidays and try to beat the heat. Shadow Minister for Regional Health Gurmesh Singh is encouraging everyone to … [Read more...]
Tick Tock: Use Or Lose Private Health Dental Benefits
Just 30 days left to book in that dentist appointment and make use of private health insurance (PHI) rebates. That is the reminder from Australian Dental Association NSW (ADA NSW) which is urging … [Read more...]
Funding Support For Lifeline Central West
Lifeline Central West has been supported with additional funding to ensure people living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in NSW’s central west have access to vital mental health … [Read more...]
Free CPR & AED Info Sessions
Parts of the Central West have extremely high rates of cardiac arrest, but unfortunately also very low rates of bystander CPR. This means the Central West is at greater risk of higher mortality … [Read more...]
Communities Urged To Take Extra Care As Risk Of Thunderstorm Asthma Increases
People prone to respiratory conditions like asthma or hayfever are being urged to take extra care ahead of predicted thunderstorm activity across Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD). Each year … [Read more...]
Reachout Available To Help Students With Exam Stress
As final Year 12 exams start, many students may currently be experiencing unhealthy levels of exam stress. ReachOut is the leading online mental health service in Australia supporting young people … [Read more...]
NSW Public Health Warning
NSW Health is encouraging the community to stay on alert for symptoms of gastroenteritis, with testing and hospital data showing a significant rise in cases in recent weeks across the state. The … [Read more...]