ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin. Photo: @ACRRM4ruralhealth
THE Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says extreme weather across Australia is increasing health risks for rural, remote and First Nations communities and placing growing pressure on local health services. ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says prolonged and severe weather events are affecting the health of rural communities and will continue to […]
The number of emergency and urgent care patients is the highest since reporting began.
PUBLIC hospitals across the Mid North Coast are providing high-quality care despite high demand in emergency departments, according to the latest Bureau of Health Information statistics. The quarterly report is based on the period between July – September 2025. Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) Chief Executive Jill Wong praised staff for their commitment […]
The Port Macquarie Pink Ladies.
IF you’ve ever spent time in Port Macquarie Base Hospital, it is likely that you have interacted with one of the “Pink Ladies”. This dedicated group of approximately 70 women and 30 men can be found in almost every ward of the hospital and refer to themselves as ‘gophers’. With one volunteer scheduled on most […]
Members of HHH, Ruth Durant, Mayor Adam Roberts, President Dr Caterine Settle, Susanne Pritchard and Dan Abei. Photo: supplied.
Members of HHH, Ruth Durant, Mayor Adam Roberts, President Dr Caterine Settle, Susanne Pritchard and Dan Abei. Photo: supplied. HHH Secretary, Jenny Delroy thanks members and volunteers. Photo: supplied. CURRENT and past members of Hastings Home Hospice (HHH) gathered for a special afternoon tea on Thursday 30 October at the Lions Club in Port Macquarie. […]
Leo Clayton from the Mental Health Commission, MNCLHD’s Sarah Fox, Suicide Prevention and Aftercare Coordinator Sage Green, MNCLHD Chief Executive Jill Wong, member of the Lived Experience of Suicide Group (LEOS) Lea Harvey, Kelly Saidey from Lifeline Mid Coast, Senior Peer Worker Karen Miller, Vanessa Brunker from the Mental Health Commission and Consumer Partnership Coordinator Nicholas Kosseris.
MID NORTH COAST Local Health District (MNCLHD) has officially opened a purpose-built Safe Haven building in Port Macquarie, providing a safe space and immediate support for people who are experiencing mental health distress. Safe Havens are non-clinical settings that offer support in a calm and welcoming environment as an alternative to attending a hospital emergency […]
The MHERV van.
THE Men’s Health Education Rural Health Van (MHERV) will visit Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) next week. An initiative of Rotary, MHERV is a mobile home-style vehicle which travels throughout rural and regional NSW, providing free health checks for men for issues that are often ignored or overlooked, like high blood pressure, high blood sugar […]
A new gym program is one of the many ways that Endeavour Clubhouse helps its members to develop new friendships, skills and community connections.
ENDEAVOUR Mental Health Recovery Clubhouse in Port Macquarie is celebrating its 10th year of supporting people living with mental illness. The anniversary coincides with a new report highlighting the urgent need for stronger community-based mental health support. A recent government report on loneliness found that “about 15 percent of people in NSW feel lonely ‘often’, […]
A new gym program is one of the many ways that Endeavour Clubhouse helps its members to develop new friendships, skills and community connections.
ENDEAVOUR Mental Health Recovery Clubhouse in Port Macquarie is celebrating its 10th year of supporting people living with mental illness. The anniversary coincides with a new report highlighting the urgent need for stronger community-based mental health support. A recent government report on loneliness found that “about 15 percent of people in NSW feel lonely ‘often’, […]
Camden Haven UHA executive committee members (front) Margaret Bardon, Alayne Menzies, (back) Bronwyne Guymer, Lynne Dick, Sandra Denne, Steph Wright, Dee Hunter, Janet Haddrick, Tina Angela and Kathy Geary.
Camden Haven UHA executive committee members (front) Margaret Bardon, Alayne Menzies, (back) Bronwyne Guymer, Lynne Dick, Sandra Denne, Steph Wright, Dee Hunter, Janet Haddrick, Tina Angela and Kathy Geary. Lynne Dick receives her 15-year service badge from North East Regional Representative for the UHA Dee Hunter. Edith Lane is presented with her 15-year service badge […]
Locals join Stephanie Todd for the inaugural ride departing from Kew.
THE cycling club Better by Bicycle Port Macquarie has now turned its attention to the Camden Haven, launching fortnightly rides that highlight the area’s natural beauty. One of the key initiatives is “Tuesday Trails with Stephanie”. Led by Stephanie Todd, these outings currently range from Kendall to Dunbogan and as far south as Johns River, […]
