COVID-19 is having a significant impact on our lives and many of us have had to make changes to stop the spread and keep our…
Community Health News
Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening Program (StEPS)
What is StEPS? The StEPS program is a free population based vision screening program and is designed to identify childhood vision problems which cannot be...
Victims Support Scheme
Victims of crime can access support under the Victims Support Scheme, including: Counselling Financial assistance for immediate needs Financial assistance for economic loss Recognition payment…
Free breast screening at mobile BreastScreen NSW clinic in North Ryde until 9th Oct 2020
BreastScreen NSW recommends that women aged 50 – 74 have a mammogram every two years. There is currently a free mobile screening van stationed at…
Campaign Urges Domestic Violence Survivors to Speak out
A new Government advertising campaign will encourage domestic violence victim-survivors to reach out to the NSW Domestic Violence Line for help. Attorney General and Minister…
Landmark Program to break the cycle of rough sleeping
Hundreds of people experiencing homelessness will be supported through the new $36 million Together Home project, which will deliver the largest housing response dedicated to…
Rent Relief For Domestic Violence Victims
Hundreds of women escaping domestic violence during COVID-19 have been supported into safe and secure housing through a NSW Government rental subsidy. Minister for Families,…
Over 50? These easy steps could help save your life – do the bowel cancer test when it comes in the post
Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer. It kills more people in NSW than prostate cancer, breast cancer or melanoma. Despite this, currently only…
Cancer screening resources plus learning program for patients with intellectual disability
Just Checking is a project delivering an easy English page for people with intellectual disability. This website contains a range of resources designed by and…
Better Off With You Northern Beaches Campaign
Sydney’s Northern Beaches is one of two Australian communities chosen to appear front and centre of a new suicide prevention campaign pilot delivered by national…