Debunking the Myths about your Genes & Breast Cancer

With Dr Mary Ling, Central Coast Breast and General Surgeon Around 1 in 10 cases of female breast cancer is due to a faulty gene passed through families from one generation to the next. Here are 5 common myths about hereditary breast cancer:  Myth   1Breast cancer gene mutationsonly cause breast cancer.  BRCA1 and BRCA2, …

What is education for? A fresh look at why we provide school education

GREEN POINT CHRISTIAN COLLEGE 2020 has witnessed huge impacts on education with schools having to radically change their mode of learning. As a result, it has caused educators, and others, around the world to go back to asking the question, “What exactly is education for?” Cultural critic and educational commentator, Neil Postman in his book, ‘The …

Alkira ELC – Finding calm in the COVID chaos

by Katie; Diversity and Inclusion Leader andOlivia; Educational Leader – Alkira ELC While the COVID-19 restrictions may have led us away from our regular play spaces, they also provide the perfect motivation to explore the natural wonders of the Central Coast. Unsurprisingly, there are many benefits to children’s learning and wellbeing in these natural environments.  …

Health on the Streets

A mobile health clinic providing health checks to people experiencing homelessness Central Coast Primary Care is excited to announce Health on The Streets (HoTS), a Mobile Health Clinic that will provide health checks to people experiencing homelessness on the Central Coast.  HoTS combines homeless outreach and clinical care from a custom fitted medical van that …

New clinic opens to help Central Coast Cancer Patients

LYMPHATIC SOLUTIONS Recovering cancer patients on the Central Coast have celebrated the opening of a new facility in Erina last night, with the official launch of Cancer Rehabilitation & Lymphatic Solutions state-of-the-art specialised clinic. Having treated hundreds of patients across the region to assist in their cancer recovery, the specialist clinic has been specifically designed …

Q&A with Tony Myland

ET Australia CEO and founding principal of ET Australia Secondary College Parents/carers and students have chosen ET Australia Secondary College (ETASC) as their first choice of high school on the Central Coast. ETASC has experienced constant enrolment growth since opening its doors to Central Coast students and enrolments are occurring through reputation and word of …

Is my child ready for school?

An important question for all young parents. We speak with Nicole Smith, Head of Primary School at Green Point Christian College Many parents spend considerable time discussing whether the will send their kids to school early, on time, or hold them back. For those parents whose child falls into a grey area because of when …

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“Knowing that our daughter is not only being cared, for but engaged with, brings us such peace of mind. We didn’t just want someone to come and look after our daughter, we wanted someone to come and play, interact and engage. Our daughter is so happy when Suzy shows up as she knows she’s in …

5 Best Breast Cancer Apps

Here are five free apps that can help you navigate through your breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and life beyond.  With Dr Mary Ling, Central Coast Breast and General Surgeon  1 Know Your Lemons Useful for all women. Did you know that milk lobes feel like soft squishy peas, while a cancerous lump often feels hard and immovable …

Buying or selling? We would be pleased to help you

MBM Legal + Conveyancing is a legal practice in Gosford providing planning, development, environmental, local government and commercial law services to both government and private sector clients. Martin Ball, solicitor, has more than 25 years of experience in these areas of law, and can assist you with expert advice and representation to best achieve your …