Community warned of ‘dual threat’ from smoking and vaping
The Central Coast community is being warned of the “dual threat” smoking and vaping poses for our health and environment.
The warning coincides...
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School children encouraged to walk safely to school
School children on the Central Coast are being encouraged to put on their walking shoes on Friday 20th May and participate in National Walk Safely t...
New partnership to support older adults to stay healthy and independent
Older adults on the Coast will soon receive extra support to stay active, healthy, and live independently thanks to a partnership between Central Coas...
Go4Fun face-to-face programs return for first time in 12 months
A program aimed at helping children get active and eat healthier will return to the Central Coast in face-to-face format for the first time in a year ...
Central Coast schoolchildren prepare for biggest celebration of active travel
Schoolchildren on the Central Coast will take part in Australia’s biggest celebration of active travel on Friday 25 March.
National Ride2School D...
Don’t let poor balance trip you up this April Falls
Next month marks April Falls, a campaign that aims to raise awareness of falls prevention to help those at risk of falling stay on their feet. This ye...
It’s never too late to start living a healthier and more active life
NSW Health’s free Healthy and Active for Life Online program is designed to help older adults start exercising in the comfort of their own home.
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Lunchbox tips for the new school year
With children about to head back to school for 2022, Central Coast Local Health District is encouraging parents and caregivers to fuel their kids for ...
From Kincumber to Kathmandu
On Thursday 9 December, Greg Harris set off from his home in Kincumber to cycle to Gosford Hospital for one last commute before retirement.
After ...
Free physical and mental activity ideas for older adults at home
Older adults are being offered a free support pack to help them stay physically and mentally active while we are still at home during lockdown.
The...
Authorities seize illegal vaping devices on Central Coast
Authorities have seized more than 5,300 nicotine electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) from retailers on the Central Coast.
In a recent blitz, offic...
Personalised service helps Di learn healthy habits
A Woy Woy grandmother of five has hailed the support she received from a personal healthy lifestyle coach, offered as part of a free online service on...
New campaign aims to tackle teen vaping on Central Coast
Central Coast Local Health District has launched a campaign to combat the growing problem of vaping amongst teenagers on the Central Coast.
Say No ...
Ride2School Day provides perfect opportunity for kids’ development
Families across the Central Coast are being encouraged to take part in Australia’s biggest celebration of active travel on Friday 19 March.
Natio...
Free online healthy lifestyle program returns for 2021
A free online healthy lifestyle program for older adults living on the Central Coast will return in 2021.
Healthy and Active for Life is available ...
Clean sweep for Central Coast high schools meeting healthy food and drink standards
Students in every Government secondary school on the Central Coast are now receiving healthier food and drink options from school canteens.
For the...
Community urged to go Active 2 Work as initiative celebrates tenth anniversary
An initiative aimed at getting more adults active by increasing the number walking, cycling or taking public transport to work, is celebrating its ten...
NSW Health study to tackle sugary drink consumption among teens
A landmark study to help tackle the issue of sugar-sweetened drink consumption among adolescents is being carried out in secondary schools across New ...
Online program helps kids get fit, healthy and happy
Families on the Central Coast are being advised a program aimed at helping children get active and eat healthier, suspended in its face-to-face format...
Free online healthy lifestyle program for over 60s on the Central Coast
A free online healthy lifestyle program is now available for people aged 60 or above living on the Central Coast.
Healthy and Active for Life aims ...
Returning workers encouraged to get on their bike
Central Coast residents are being urged to consider the health, environmental, economic and social benefits of cycling to work.
The call comes from...
Smokers warned of increased risk of severe COVID-19 disease ahead of World No Tobacco Day
Smokers on the Central Coast are being urged to quit ahead of World No Tobacco Day to avoid the risk posed to them by COVID–19.
The advice comes ...