Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “On The Coast – Families”
BRISBANE WATERS PRIVATE HOSPITAL Alex’s personal journey Six weeks ago Alex was on his way home from work when he was involved in a horrific motorcycle accident. Alex was hit head on by a moving 4WD, causing significant injuries to his arm and both legs. Rushed to emergency, Alex underwent surgery on his fractured wrist, …
by Sam & Jordi Woods As much as it can be fun to get snuggly in cosy jumpers and layer up with jackets and scarves, the down side of dressing for warmth is it can leave us feeling chunky and bulky. If reaching for your oversized knitwear and pull on leggings is leaving you feeling …
by Sarah Tolmie How are you going? How has the experience of COVID-19 and time in isolation, the disruption of school, work, sport and activities routine affected your family life? There has been much conversation about the negative effects, such as the stresses on finances, mental and physical wellbeing and relationships, but also, there have …
GOSFORD PRIVATE HOSPITAL by Robyn Gasparotto, Manager – Gosford Private Maternity Services Gosford Private Maternity Services has introduced an internationally recognised, evidence-based training program named PROMPT (Practical Obstetric Multiprofessional Team training). The training involves doctors, midwifery and nursing staff in emergency simulation training within the hospital’s Birth Unit, Maternity Ward, Special Care Nursery and Operating …
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 …
Dr Farag answers your questions Congratulations on having a baby on the way! This is the most exciting time for you but unfortunately with the situation right now you are probably feeling very anxious and concerned. Having a baby is stressful enough without a coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and all the associated misinformation. This is why …
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, …
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. …
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 …
Central Coast Primary Care is opening the Central Coast COVID-19 Respiratory Clinic in Erina from Friday 1st May. The Clinic will be operated from the grounds of the EV Church at 331 Terrigal Drive, Erina. As part of the Australian Governments roll out of GP-led Respiratory Clinics, Central Coast Primary Care has been successful in …
