Exercise group helps local Aboriginal women feel physically and mentally stronger
Two local Aboriginal women are hailing the physical and mental health benefits of being active after joining an exercise group on the Central Coast.
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Advice and support on alcohol and pregnancy
Central Coast Health Promotion Service has launched a new alcohol and pregnancy support webpage to provide clear advice and guidance around the harms ...
Children to get on their bikes for National Ride2School Day
Schools and families on the Central Coast are being encouraged to take part in National Ride2School Day on Friday 21 March.
The day aims to help st...
Resources to support the health of secondary school students
Central Coast Health Promotion Service has launched a new Healthy High Schools webpage to support good health and wellbeing for secondary school stude...
Free support to stick to your 2025 health goals
Central Coast residents who need help sticking to their 2025 health goals are being encouraged to access support from a free health coaching service a...
Back to school healthy lunchbox tips
Packing healthy foods for kids is one of the best ways to support them through school. It’s a time when their bodies are growing and developing so n...
Kincumber kids get moving with the Mariners
Children from The Beach Early Learning Centre Kincumber have been showing off their soccer skills with the Central Coast Mariners as part of an initia...
Local families enjoy the benefits of Go4Fun
Families on the Central Coast are enjoying the benefits of a free after-school program to help children be more active and eat healthier.
Mothers P...
Health Promotion Action: 2023–24 Year in Review
We have published our Health Promotion Action: 2023–24 Year in Review, taking a look back at the programs and projects Central Coast Local Health D...
Join Justine and get active on National Ride2Work Day
Central Coast workers are being encouraged to get on their bikes and join in Australia’s biggest celebration of commuter riding on Wednesday 16 Octo...
Free after-school program of activities and games returns in term 4
A free and fun after-school program to help children be more active and eat healthier will return at three locations across the Central Coast next sch...
Spring clean your fitness routine
Spring has sprung, with the Central Coast enjoying some fine weather of late. No more cold mornings makes it more inviting to get out of bed and exerc...
Let’s make it World Bicycle Day every day
In honour of World Bicycle Day, Nigel Tebb, health promotion officer at Central Coast Health, celebrates the trusty bicycle and looks at how we can he...
Preschool children to get moving like our champion Mariners
Children from Central Coast preschools are preparing to get moving like our A-League-winning Mariners as part of an initiative to get kids active.
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Let’s not forget tobacco’s close relative on World No Tobacco Day
Central Coast Local Health District’s director of public health, Dr Kat Taylor, and director of health promotion and population health improvement, ...
Go4Fun program now open to all children aged 7 to 13
A free after-school program to help kids be more active and eat healthier is now open to all children aged seven to 13 on the Central Coast, along wit...
Get active to improve your strength and balance this April Falls
Older adults on the Central Coast are being encouraged to get physically active this April as part of April Falls Month.
April Falls is an annual c...
Water challenge offers secondary schools chance to win $4,500 chilled water station
Central Coast Health Promotion Service has launched the Thirsty? Choose Water! Challenge, offering secondary schools on the Central Coast a chance to ...
New interagency supports better health and wellbeing for Central Coast seniors
A new interagency dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of seniors in the Central Coast region has been established.
The Central Coast Se...
Schools and families encouraged to take part in National Ride2School Day
Schools and families on the Central Coast are being encouraged to take part in Australia’s biggest celebration of active travel on Friday 22 March.
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Registrations now open for Vegie Month, Vegetable Week and The Big Vegie Crunch
Registrations are now open for three annual events that promote healthy eating in Central Coast schools and early childhood services.
Vegie Month
Ea...
New online learning hub supports older adults to improve their health and wellbeing
Older adults can now learn about healthy eating, getting active and falls prevention from the comfort of their own home thanks to a free new online le...
Quick tips for the festive menu
Sophie Roberts, a public health community nutritionist at Central Coast Local Health District, provides some quick tips that will help us fill our pla...
Setting and reaching your health goals the SMART way
Lauren Brown, a psychologist from Central Coast Health, discusses the importance of setting SMART goals to help us set and reach our health goals.
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