Community groups and organisations across Northern NSW can apply for grants of up to $30,000 to help older people stay active, socially connected and independent.
Northern NSW Local Health District
Posted inHealth, Northern Rivers, Tweed Shire
Northern NSW hospitals brace for busiest winter yet
Northern NSW hospitals are seeing 22 more patients a day than this time last year. Health bosses reveal where locals should go instead of the ED, and it might save you hours in a waiting room.
Posted inHealth, Tweed Heads
‘I’m living the dream’: Tweed woman returns to thank clinicians after kidney transplant
A Tweed woman who spent five years on dialysis has reunited with the clinicians who cared for her after a life-changing kidney transplant.
Posted inLocal News
More than $150,000 awarded to keep Northern NSW older adults active
Ten Northern NSW organisations received more than $150,000 to deliver physical activity programs helping older residents stay active, healthy and connected.
Posted inHealth, Housing, Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads health services set to move into Tweed Mall
The old Tweed Hospital site is emptying out, and health services are moving into the mall. But the old site itself has a new future too: 800 homes, waterfront paths and more tree cover by 2029.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Northern NSW hospitals see rising emergency demand and higher patient acuity
Northern NSW hospitals recorded more than 58,000 emergency presentations and rising patient acuity as demand for care continued to grow.
Posted inCasino, Health
Community organisations invited to partner on healthy living initiatives in Casino
Casino community organisations are invited to partner with Northern NSW Health on local healthy living and wellbeing initiatives.
Posted inAwards, Health, Local News
Call for nominations for 2026 Healing Heart Award
Public nominations are now open for the 2026 Healing Heart Award, recognising outstanding nurses and midwives across Northern NSW for compassionate, high-quality care.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Northern NSW urged to talk about falls as risks rise for older residents
Northern NSW residents are being urged to start conversations about falls this April, as health experts warn they remain one of the leading causes of injury and death among older people.