Five District clinicians were awarded travel scholarships to attend the NSW Statewide Eating Disorders Forum 2025 in Sydney in late July, joining more than 250 delegates from across the state.

Since 2008, the aroma of fresh coffee and the warmth of community spirit have greeted visitors in the grounds (pun intended) of the Murwillumbah District Hospital.  

When Dr Deanna Bowen first stepped into her role as an Eating Disorder Coordinator in 2016, she felt like a soloist.

“I was trying desperately to convince others of the value of this work,” she said.

For our HIV and Related Programs (HARP) team, Hepatitis Awareness Week is more than a campaign. It’s a chance to connect with people, offer support and change lives.

Sometimes, just a small act of kindness or gesture of goodwill is all it takes to help someone living with mental illness.

Every day our remarkable people perform small acts of kindness that make a big difference to the people of the Northern Rivers. Whether it's a warm smile, a helping hand or going the extra mile, these gestures deserve to be recognised.

After spending 22 days in the Maclean District Hospital rehabilitation unit following a stroke in November last year, Kylie Peckett knew she wanted to give back. Even before her discharge, she had already made the decision to volunteer.

We recently celebrated the outstanding contributions of our nurses and midwives by crowning the winners of our 2025 Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.

As someone whose health career has been shaped by Elders and who is helping shape the career of upcoming health workers, Aboriginal Workforce Coordinator Barrie Jenkins embodies the 2025 NAIDOC Week theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and

Casino and District Memorial Hospital (CDMH) is embracing culture, community and connection by transforming its spaces into more welcoming and culturally safe environments with the help of talented local Aboriginal artists and students.