Local Community Ambassador Speaks on Importance of Asking R U OK?
R U OK? Day is a suicide prevention and mental health initiative. This September 11, Australians are encouraged to commit to initiative and start meaningful conversations with family, friends, and colleagues. There are four simple steps, known as ALEC: Ask R U OK? Listen Encourage action Check in The R...
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Australian Doctors Orchestra Raises Funds for Batten Disease Research in Chatswood
Batten Disease Support and Research Association (BDSRA) Australia has been selected as the co-host and benefitting charity for the annual Australian Doctors Orchestra. Taking place on 12 October at the Chatswood Concourse, all proceeds from ticket purchases will be directed to BDSRA. The Australian Doctors Orchestra is a national fellowship...
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PBS Co- Payment Cut Puts Millions of Dollars Back in Aussie Pockets
From the start of 2026, co-payments for medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) will be reduced to a maximum of $25 per prescription. The current maximum is $31.60 and with the reduction, over 20 million Australians without a concession card are slated to save hundreds of millions over the...
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Walk ‘Out of the Shadows’ for World Suicide Prevention Day
On Wednesday, 10 September, Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney is encouraging the community to participate in Out of the Shadows, a walk in support of World Suicide Prevention Day. Participants can choose their own time and place and walk to remember those lost to suicide, support those who are struggling, and...
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Its Steptember
Take 10,000 steps a day all of September for Australians with cerebral palsy. Steptember, hosted by the Cerebral Palsy Alliance, is a month of movement. You can run, walk, skip, ride, and roll to raise funds for early detection and therapy for babies with cerebral palsy. The Steptember app allows...
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New Parkinson’s Treatment Added to PBS Listing
The Federal Government has updated the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme to include a new Parkinson’s treatment. Patients are welcoming the additional of new treatment VYALEV (foslevodopa with foscarbidopa), a drug that’s administered under the skin via a 24-hour infusion. The treatment restores dopamine levels in the brain to reduce on-and-off periods...
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How F.A.S.T. Let Hamish Run City2Surf Six Months Post-Stroke
Grace and Hamish Stroke Week (4–10 August) is drawing to a close, but learning about the signs of stroke and how to act is forever important. F.A.S.T. is the well-known acronym to help the public when diagnosing and reacting to symptoms of a stroke. F for face drooping, A for...
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Dementia Action Week Across the Shire
With Dementia Action Week around the corner in September, Hornsby Shire Council is planning a series of events. These events are in line with Council’s ‘Hello Hornsby’ imitative, which sets out to inspire social inclusion for seniors, and Council’s work towards a Dementia Friendly Community. To mark the week of...
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Formal Season with Geraldinne Style
Inside the Geraldinne Style boutique on Peats Ferry Road in Hornsby, customers can browse gowns and find evening dresses for all their special occasion needs—from wedding guest fashion, to galas, fundraisers, graduations, and school formals. With formal season coming up, young women will be searching for their perfect dress. Geraldinne...
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Step Up to Breast Cancer
58KM Fundraiser for Life-Saving Research In August, walk or run 58km for the 58 Australians who are diagnosed with breast cancer each day. Step Up to Breast Cancer is an initiative hosted by National Breast Cancer Foundation annually. The hope is to raise funds for research to help cure the disease...
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