From the Hidden Scars of Breast Cancer to Reach Out The Back

The impacts of breast cancer stretch far beyond the imaginable for many women. Cancer Rehabilitation Specialist, Kate Perkins, recently caught up again with colleague, and Breast and Shoulder Rehabilitation Specialist, Denise Stewart, to talk more about the many hidden scars of breast cancer and the process of healing.   What physical side effects are often …

Capturing your soul’s story with Renee Delicata

SOUL STORY PHOTOGRAPHY Renee Delicata is a name on the Central Coast with a reputation that precedes itself. With over 20 years in the industry, countless accolades and awards Ren has a skill that translates ideas and life events through the lens into visions that make your heart throb for years to come. With exciting …

The gift of fresh produce for Coasties in need

Box 4 a Buck is a community based initiative launched in April 2019 by Tuggerah based business Farm Fresh 2U. The concept was created with love and is simple. Together with the help of their generous clients they deliver complimentary fresh produce boxes each week to families on the Coast struggling financially or in need …

Central Coast Kids in Need assisting local families

We are a small volunteer group of 17 fundraisers, we get no government assistance and are a non for profit organisation. Central Coast Kids In Need assist local families with accommodation costs to stay with their sick children while undergoing specialised treatment in Sydney/Newcastle hospitals.  A large proportion of these children are cancer patients, premature …

Dr Farag’s top tips for women wanting to get pregnant

DR FARAG Are you thinking about or trying to get pregnant? Getting pregnant is a very complex process and requires that many factors line up just right – it’s not just about having sex. Some women fall pregnant quickly, while for others it may take some time, every woman and every couple are different. In …

When your parenting style differs from your partner’s

LAURA’S PLACE By Laura Kiln PgDip (CBT) (Child & Adolescence), BSc (Hons) CMHN All couples have experienced this situation at one time or another—you think you should discipline your child a certain way, and your partner wants to handle it differently. You each become entrenched in your position. And what started as a problem between …

Move Against Cancer Central Coast’s biggest step challenge

Doctor Do More and Central Coast Primary Care invite you to join the Central Coast’s biggest step challenge in support of Cancer Council.  From September 1st until September 30th we want as many Coasties as possible to come together in teams to step it out and help raise much needed funds for cancer research. Dr …

Is Toastmasters for you?

In today’s world, one thing that separates successful people from everyone else is the ability to communicate effectively.  Toastmasters is an international organisation that helps ordinary people like you and me develop skills and confidence so we can effectively and confidently express ourselves in any area of life – work or socially.  Whether talking to customers, …