Stepping up!
When it comes to young people being active, changes in the Australian environment have led to increased screen time, busier after-school schedules, re...
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Keeping our community safe from vapes
Did you know that in NSW, it is illegal to sell vapes (e-cigarettes) outside of a pharmacy setting?
Vapes may only be supplied by authorised p...
Schools Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing in Action
In the month of March, Health Promotion Service ran a full day of face-to-face professional learning for Central Coast schools. The content was develo...
Central Coast resident Ann Fredericks, 78, shares her story after a surprise fall at home
Can you describe what happened on the day of your fall and what was going through your mind at the time?
Well, it happened at home while we were reno...
Health Promotion Action: 2024–25 Year in Review
We’re excited to share our Health Promotion Action: 2024–25 Year in Review, a snapshot of the programs and projects delivered by Community Wellbei...
Moving Together: Empowering inclusion through sport
On Thursday 14 August, Health Promotion Service delivered a workshop Moving Together – fundamental skills for inclusive sport lessons, a dynamic hal...
Central Coast community unites to clear the air on smoking and vaping
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has teamed up with members of the community as part of a new campaign aiming to help keep the air around l...
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...