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Welcome to the new member organisations of Sydney Health Community Network. Membership of SHCN facilitates information sharing between CESPHN and the community organisations that support the health of people who live or work in the region. Advocacy for community primary health care needs is the priority focus for SHCN. The cool winter months have seen SHCN Directors working on a draft strategic plan, including how best to advocate for the multiple needs of our diverse communities, how to boost membership, and gain financial sustainability. Click here to read more
Diabetes self-management
Self-management is important for any long term condition but is especially important when living with type 2 diabetes. This is because its management relies at least as much on the actions that the person with diabetes takes as it does on treatment from health care providers. Click here to read more
SNAP! How to play your cards right for good health
Smoking, Nutrition, Alcohol and Physical Activity or your SNAP lifestyle risk factors reveal a lot about your health and risk of developing diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Click here to read more
Help me doctor, my baby won't feed!
Feeding newborns and infants can be challenging and distressing for both the women and her child. Despite a woman’s intentions, wishes, hopes and effort, breastfeeding is not always a possibility. Click here to read more