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A celebration of diversity is coming to Armidale next month as NERAM and UNE co-host the Winter Blooming Festival on Jul

A program working to connect Armidale’s Ezidi community with health care services has been recognised for its innovation and leadership. HealthWISE

Fascinating stories of success and loss and everything in between were shared by two extraordinary panels of women at two HealthWISE

More than two years have passed since locals lost their homes and were forced to boil their drinking water, however Tenterfield

Hi everyone, my name is Zoe and my job at HealthWISE is to deliver dietitian services. A huge part of a

Community members who’ve struggled with mental illness are invited to share their stories in a bid to make a tangible difference

Two years on from the bushfires of 2019 which devastated the tiny community of Wytalibah and battered Glen Innes, locals are

Did you know that 1 in 5 Australian children are developmentally behind in their language skills before they even start school?

HealthWISE was thrilled to be named Ipswich’s Health & Wellness Business of the Year on Saturday. The ‘for purpose’ organisation was

Armidale’s Ezidi refugee community face many challenges as they adapt to Australian society, with one of the toughest being the language

A free drink and a reminder to look out for one another greeted coffee shop customers all over the HealthWISE footprint

A skill many of us take for granted, around 1.2 million Australians are affected by a communication disability. Often considered an

Most people know Diabetes Mellitus as simply Diabetes and it is a condition that results in too much sugar in the

Women across our region will have the chance to improve their business savvy and develop leadership skills, as local organisation HealthWISE

A diverse group of women from around the region came together at the Tattersalls Hotel on Thursday, April 22 for The

The Exchange – Thursday 29 October, 2020 Get comfortable being uncomfortable was the message from Jocellin Jansson, a member of the

Communities across northern NSW grappling with severe storms and flooding, on top of the crippling impacts of drought, bushfire and COVID-19,

HealthWISE  Indigenous Mental Health Team Leader Deslee Matthews and Aboriginal Health Worker Amanda Nadan had a truly special experience as they

HealthWISE Senior Primary Health Nurse, Fiona Robertson, will be giving an informative presentation on dementia on Thursday, 4 February at the

“A parent is a child’s first and most important teacher,” says HealthWISE speech pathologist Anne Williams. Passionate about early education and

What can the contents of your handbag say about mental health? Local ladies are invited to join HealthWISE Lived Experience worker

Coffee lovers were surprised and delighted with a free cup ‘on HealthWISE’ when they visited coffee shops and cafes in the

In a challenge inspired by Reconciliation Week, HealthWISE staff have spent the past two months running a virtual lap of over

Many breathed a sigh of relief the moment it was announced Australian social distancing restrictions are being eased due to success

As we stay cooped up in our houses to keep each other safe, it’s all too easy to let exercise routines

Pack a little more plant power into your day…. HealthWISE Dietitian Amelia explores simple ways to make it easier to achieve

There are few roles that require as much time and sacrifice as that of a parent. And as much love as

Restless, bored, anxious… as our lives are heavily restricted due to the COVID-19 crisis, many are feeling unsettled and frustrated. We

When your world has changed in ways you could never have anticipated, in what seems like a blink of an eye…

How can we keep our heads above water when we’re stuck at home, surrounded by scary statistics in the middle of

The National Centre for Farmer Health has provided some information to help farmers plan for Coronavirus (Covid-19) and their farm.  The

It’s a contradiction country people know all too well. The further apart we are, the more essential our connections become. When

HealthWISE Integrated  Care Manager, Anne Williams, talks about creating new, and healthy, habits. Health is an important value for me and

Spring and summer weather conditions across much of eastern Australia left many communities experiencing lower than average rainfall, higher than average

Multivitamins are not a shortcut to better health and the prevention of chronic disease.

Not only does mood influence the type of food you consume, specific foods have been associated with positive and negative moods.

While menopause is linked to many uncomfortable symptoms and increases your risk of certain diseases, diet may help reduce symptoms and ease the transition.

The Australian Dietary Guidelines state that the diet should comprise of 45-65% carbohydrates. However the quality of the carbohydrate is paramount.

Linda Foskey, HealthWISE Certified Practising Speech Pathologist Our Certified Practising Speech Pathologists have the qualifications and skills to provide expert advice

Fussy eaters are very selective with what they eat – they often have a reluctance to eat, or even sample new foods.

The Paleo diet is based around the diet of our Palaeolithic ancestors, hence it’s given name the Paleo diet.