Lifting the lid on Mental Illness Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 10, 2017 FOLLOWING the evening event of Lifting The Lid On Mental Illness, Professor Helen Christensen and Professor Cyndi Shannon Weickert attended St Philip’s Christian College (SPCC) and Tomaree High School, where students from Years 10, 11 and 12 had the opportunity to listen to world leading professors as they shared their
Federal Member for Lyne meets for Listening Post in Bulahdelah and Karuah Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED Karuah, North Arm Cove by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 23, 2017 FEDERAL Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie, the Assistant Minister for Health, continued his Listening Post sessions throughout the electorate last week. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Meeting locally at Bulahdelah’s Plough Inn Hotel and Karuah’s Four One Six Café, enthusiastic groups of residents took the opportunity to discuss issues with their
Changeover Time at Fingal Bay Probus Club FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 22, 2017 THE Fingal Bay Probus Club recently held its Annual General meeting, with plans to ensure the year ahead will comprise all the activities members so enjoy. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Those activities range from wining and dining, movies and mah-jong, to barbecues and the book club, trips away and talks by
Port Stephens Carers face NDIS challenges Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 7, 2017March 7, 2017 SOME carers in Port Stephens have been stunned to learn that they can no longer access the Mental Health Carer Respite Support Programme, a Department of Social Services initiative. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Due to the roll-out of the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) in the Port Stephens area, from July
Coffee and Creche offers support for Medowie Mums Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 21, 2017February 21, 2017 MEDOWIE Mums, a Facebook online community group, has begun organising weekly catch ups in Medowie as a way to ensure that all parents, dads included, feel they are supported on their parenting journey. Parents are more likely to experience anxiety and depression during the perinatal period (pregnancy through to when the
Bulahdelah Health Expo delivers practical advice Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 21, 2016 COMMUNITY transport, mobility aids, legal planning and chair based exercises were just a few of the many presentations given at the Bulahdelah Health Expo held at the Bowling Club last week. The event was organised by Bulahdelah Community Health Committee and voted an overwhelming success by the residents who attended throughout
David Gillespie talks on Veterans and Defence personal mental health MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 17, 2016 VETERANS and Defence personnel in will benefit from the Coalition Government’s employment initiative and increased attention on mental health. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will host the first Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Initiative in November that will help find ways for business to better use the skills of veterans and assist former
Fshing bans for Fullerton Cove will remain in place Williamtown, Salt Ash by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 17, 2016 GREENS NSW Senator Lee Rhiannon says the recent Human Health Assessment Report released yesterday is more bad news for the Williamtown community. “It confirms that existing fishing bans for Fullerton Cove will remain in place, and extends cautionary advice about consumption to home grown fruit, vegetables and meat,” Senator Rhiannon said. “This
Williamtown Human Health Risk Assessment Williamtown, Salt Ash by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 16, 2016August 16, 2016 FEDERAL Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson has called for urgent blood tests for residents affected by PFAS contamination at Williamtown, after a Human Health Risk Assessment failed to provide any reassurances. “The fact that the NSW EPA has identified gaps in the data and requested more testing so that conclusive advice
Findings of the Williamtown Human Health Risk Assessment Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 16, 2016August 16, 2016 FOLLOWING the release of the Williamtown Human Health Risk Assessment last week, members of the community were given the opportunity to hear the report's key findings on Tuesday night and ask questions of experts at a community walk-in session yesterday. Members of the local media were also invited to attend