A local aged care provider has reported that the coronavirus has cost it at least one million until June alone.Peninsula Villages’ annual report, to June 30 this year, has attributed expenses of more than one…
Read MoreThe annual report of a Umina aged care provider has focussed on upgrades to the village over the past year.Peninsula Village chief executive Mr Shane Neaves that, in advance of Peninsula Villages’ annual meeting, “we…
Two Sydney residents who spent time in the region while infectious with coronavirus presented no risk to the public, according to Central Coast Local Health District chief executive Dr Andrew Montague.“One of the cases spent…
A Umina meditation group is taking part in a “28 For 28” campaign to raise funds for the Lifeline telephone crisis support service.The group, which holds Saturday morning meditation sessions at Ocean Beach, is asking…
Brisbane Waters Private Hospital is encouraging community members and patients to think about their mental health and tune in to their wellbeing during Mental Health Month of October. Hospital community relationship manager Ms Petrina Waddell…
A local podiatry business has received a grant to improve the walking surface to its premises.Umina Podiatry clinical director Mr Damian Gough said the business had applied for the grant after clients said had struggled…
Donations are being received at two local supermarkets to support children’s charity Variety Australia in the lead-up to Halloween.Shoppers will be encouraged to make a donation or buy a $2 “wall token”.The money will be…
The Australasian College of Dermatologists has launched a new five-step guide helping people with skin conditions prepare for dermatology appointments via telehealth on World Skin Health Day, October 14.The college has used the example of…
The Rotary Clubs of Woy Woy and Umina Beach have presented 50 “memory player” headsets for residents in dementia units at a local aged care home.Peninsula Villages chief executive Shane Neaves said the headsets, presented…
Preparing for ageing was the topic of a light-hearted presentation given by paediatric psychologist Dr John Irvine of Pearl Beach to a combined meeting of the Rotary Clubs of Umina Beach and of Woy Woy.The…