Good nutrition can help people to remain independent and living in their own home for as long as possible. Older people are at increased risk of malnutrition. Eating well helps to maintain strength and independence. Preventing unplanned weight loss can…
For decades we have worked in the schools setting with the Central Coast Health Promotion Service to support local schools, teachers, canteen managers and parents to promote healthy eating to children and adolescents. Healthy School Canteens Practical resources and a…
Early childhood (0-5 years of age) is an ideal time to influence healthier eating practices that will last a lifetime. Parents, carers and early childcare education and care (ECEC) staff need credible information to support children to learn to eat…
Quick Meals for Kooris - Trainers Manual (4.4 MB) A leader guide for people who are running the Quick Meals for Kooris practical cookery program
Resources to help prepare easy, low-cost and nourishing meals and snacks Good Value Foods (2 MB) This set of visual resources shows healthy options for a limited food budget. Each page can be used on its own or combined with…
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic condition that affects the airways, making it difficult to breathe. It can affect all parts of your life, although there is a lot you can do to look after your health and…
Health and development checks in early childhood services The Brighter Beginnings team includes nursing and allied heath staff (occupational therapist and speech pathologist). The Brighter Beginnings team works with Early Learning Centres (Long day care centres and pre-schools) across the…
Breastfeeding has many benefits for mother and baby. It contains all the nutrients required and changes to adapt to your baby’s needs. It is recommended that babies are exclusively breastfed where possible until six months old, when solid foods can…
A new state-wide outpatient eReferral system is now available through HealthLink for primary care providers referring patients to Central Coast Local Health District outpatient clinics. The paediatrics, gynaecology, antenatal and neurology (specialist centre) outpatient clinics are now accepting eReferrals –…
Central Coast Midwifery Group Practice (CCMGP) offers safe, publicly-funded homebirth to women on the Central Coast. Homebirth is an extension of CCMGP birthplace choices, ensuring continuity of care throughout your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey is provided in the comfort…
