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Triple zero (000) is a free call from any phone, mobile or phone box.

For less severe but still urgent situations, go to an Emergency Department.

There are 12 public hospital Emergency Departments in Northern NSW Local Health District and they are all available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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clinician showing older woman how to enroll in online course
Published: 01 Sep 2023

Older adults aged 60 years and over, and Aboriginal people aged 45 years and over in Northern NSW can join a free, 10 week online healthy lifestyle program beginning Monday 9 October.

Healthy and Active for Life Online is a NSW Health initiative designed for people who are living at home and who wish to increase their confidence, knowledge and skills to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.

“This is a great opportunity to get active and learn about healthy lifestyle habits from the comfort of your own home with trained coaches at a time that suits you, and it’s free,” said Kathryn Watson, Acting Director, Integrated Care and Allied Health Services.

“Our physical activity and dietary needs change as we age. This online program provides more flexibility and opportunity for older adults to learn how to improve and maintain their strength, balance and health.” 

“People want to maintain their independence. They want to keep living active lives and they want to be pain free, and Healthy and Active for Life Online gives them the tools they need.” 

The program includes access to 10 self-directed modules on healthy lifestyle topics and a home exercise program.

Participants also receive a weekly phone call from a trained phone coach at a time that suits them.

For further information or to book, please visit https://www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/home/healthy-and-active-for-life-online/