by DR NATALIE CORDOWINER Often breastfeeding mums neglect their own nutrition through lack of ‘time’ to care for themselves whilst looking after their newborn and other family members. This is often to the detriment of their own health and a few simple principles can improve their health and their chances of continuing to breastfeed successfully …
Emotional resilience
Harnessing your child’s inner strength to get through hard times by Sarah Tolmie As a therapist I encounter many clients bravely navigating hard times. Sometimes this might be in my work in area of end-of-life, facing illness, dying, death and grief; or in my marriage therapy and work facing relationship repair or breakup; or counselling …
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 …
‘Thrive’ – Created by Inspire Change Coaching Inspiring teens to be the best version of themselves
INSPIRING CHANGE COACHING Teenage years are a time in life that have so many exciting new experiences and extra responsibilities, lots of changes physically and emotionally and also, there are a lot of challenges too… For most, it’s that time in life that as young adults they are experiencing the first time of dealing with …
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 …
Local charity rallies the community to ‘Raise Love’ to help keep families together
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Northern NSW is hosting their first ever Raise Love-a-thon and is calling on the community to raise $50,000 for seriously ill children and their families. From now until 17 August, individuals, community groups and businesses can join the Raise Love-a-thon and help provide a home away from home for families …
How to be your own breast advocate
With Breast Surgeon Dr Mary Ling Queenslander Bianca Innes became the youngest Australian diagnosed with breast cancer at the young age of 20. Whilst breast cancer is far less common in young women, there are still over 900 women under the age of 40 who are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in Australia. Furthermore, …
Iron deficiency there is more to it than taking a supplement!
by Diana Arundell – University qualified Naturopath and Nutritionist If you have been diagnosed with iron deficiency, it’s not just enough to take a supplement for a few months and wait and see what happens. As with any imbalance in the body, it’s always best to identify the cause so the issue can be resolved …









