Healthy Living NT

18/11/2025

18/11/2025

Cyclones and weather disasters

People with chronic conditions such as diabetes or heart conditions need to be prepared for what to do when access to goods and services are limited and movement is restricted due to weather events.
Here are some handy tips.
• Store food, water and medications in a watertight container and kept in a cooler area if possible.
• Keep insulin and other injectables in a cooler bag with an ice pack to prevent overheating and losing its effectiveness.
• Have two medication storage containers, one with a family member, in the event one gets damaged or lost.
• Ensure a supply of food which includes non-perishable carbohydrates (muesli bars, cans of baked beans/spaghetti, crackers), especially for people on blood glucose lowering medications including insulin.
• Make sure your hypo kit is well stocked and items in date.
• Have a good supply of clean water to help prevent dehydration.
Having a first aid kit is also important in the case of injuries. The kit should include anti-bacterial lotions and sterile dressings due to the increased risk of infections during the wet season.
Information can be found on the NT Government website:
https://securent.nt.gov.au/prepare-for-an-emergency/cyclones
and
https://www.ndss.com.au/naturaldisasters/

15/11/2025

Adventuring across the Northern Territory, rain or shine! 🌧️✈️ Even when the skies are dark and the weather unpredictable, our educators are always ready to go the extra mile with smiles on their faces. From tiny planes to outback airports, the journey never stops.

14/11/2025

⁣Helen Lamech has spent more than 30 years empowering Territorians to take control of their health through her work in diabetes education.
⁣A Health and Wellbeing Leader finalist, proudly sponsored by M+J Builders.
Please see the NT News on how to vote for Helen

⁣Helen Lamech has spent more than 30 years empowering Territorians to take control of their health through her work in diabetes education.
⁣A Health and Wellbeing Leader finalist, proudly sponsored by M+J Builders.
⁣See the full list and vote now 👉 https://bit.ly/3JO2fpY

14/11/2025

We are so very proud of Helen and all the work she does to help support those in our community

Central Australia has some of the highest rates of type 2 diabetes in the world, with some communities seeing up to 40% of adults affected.

Today on World Diabetes Day, we’re proud to acknowledge Helen Lamech from Central Australia, who was awarded Nurse/Midwife of the Year and the prestigious Administrator's Medal at our 2025 Health Professional of the Year Awards.

Helen, a Credentialed Diabetes Nurse Educator with Healthy Living NT, is helping to reduce the number of adults affected by diabetes through education and culturally informed support. Her work is transforming diabetes care across Central Australia and improving outcomes for the people she works with every day.

Thank you Helen for your dedication to primary healthcare in the NT! 💙

12/11/2025

Free Mini Movers Program starting next week at the Gray Community Hall. This program is designed for children and parents and it will run for four days, from Monday 17th November to Thursday 20th November, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
It’s a fantastic opportunity for kids to stay active, have fun, and develop their physical skills in a supportive, community-focused environment as well as parents picking up some vital skills to assist their children in reaching those very important milestones.
Program Details:

• Dates: Monday, 17/11 to Thursday, 20/11
• Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
• Location: Gray Community Hall
• Cost: FREE
• Ages: 3 to 5 yr old

Please register by email HPM@healthylivingnt.org,au or by phone on 08 89278488

11/11/2025

The Strong Feet Project.
Join us for a foot-friendly day of yarning, learning and connection as we mark Diabetes Feet Day with the Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT) Strong Feet Project,
When: 10am - 3pm Wednesday 12th November 2025
Where: Tamarind Park (Corner of Mitchell and Knuckey Street)
Everyone is welcome
Weather dependent

11/11/2025

Applications closes the 30th November

04/11/2025

Los of open spots available. Come and enjoy the fun 😁

03/11/2025

Whats on - November

30/10/2025

🌟Exciting News from the Bill Raby Diabetes Fellowship Grant! 🌟

Thanks to this incredible program, we've been able to support the 15 Mile Community with school breakfast programs and lend a hand to amazing individuals like Ivy Loughman and Tino Gashirai. 🙌

✨ Is your community or organisation the next to benefit? We’re looking for people who could use a little extra support to make a big impact. Could that be YOU?

Apply now and let us help you make a difference! 💙