The village has been picked as one of six towns on the North Coast to take part in targeted consultations about how to improve health and well being in the community.

The Healthy Towns program aims to build community connections to support health and wellbeing, strengthen existing services and address service gaps.

Community members were asked to submit a Your Healthy Towns survey in April, based on what facilities they would like to see in the village. 

“More than 300 people completed our community survey in Lake Cathie demonstrating the strong sense of community spirit here,” North Coast Primary Health Network’s acting chief executive Sharyn White said.

“The top issues the community would like to focus on through the Healthy Towns program include transport, caring for older people and mental health services.”

Two Healthy Towns Community Workshops will be at Lake Cathie on Wednesday, June 27. Lunch and dinner will be provided.

Residents, service providers, key groups and agencies in the town are invited to attend.

At the workshops attendees will hear the results of the Lake Cathie survey, have a say in what programs and services are prioritised and help design solutions to issues.

The Healthy Towns program is delivered by North Coast Primary Health Network and supported by funding from the Australian Government.

People must register to attend a workshop. To book please visit www.ncphn.org.au