March 2026

Feb 28
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INVITATION TO HEALTH

By Mounties Care

Welcome to the second edition of our monthly newsletter from Invitation to Health by Mounties Care!

We’re so glad to have you with us as we continue building a supportive community focused on better health, wellbeing, and preventative care on the Central Coast. Based in Wyoming, our team is passionate about helping locals stay informed, active, and empowered when it comes to their health.

Each month, our newsletter will keep you connected with what’s happening at Invitation to Health by Mounties Care, including:

Updates from our health clinic in Wyoming, Central Coast
Upcoming classes, workshops, and community events
Practical health and wellbeing tips to support your lifestyle
Industry news and insights from trusted health professionals

Our goal is to create a space where the Central Coast community can stay informed, discover helpful resources, and feel inspired to prioritise their health.

Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for being part of the Invitation to Health community.

Here’s to continuing the journey toward better health together! ✨

Dr Andrew Kwong

Congratulations to Invitation to Health’s Dr Andrew Kwong on receiving an OAM for service to general practice medicine. Originally from China, Kr Kwong became a GP in 1979. He has been at the forefront of building a medical community on the Central Coast.

In 1985 he founded the Gosford GP After-Hours Cooperative, and was Chair of the co-operative from 1985 until 1994. He was a founding member of the Central Coast Division of General Practitioners, serving on its executive until 2000 and that same year, he also founded the Central Coast Medical Association and was its chair from 2005 until 2016. In 1993, he was also a co-founder of the Yerin Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Centre. Within the RACGP, Dr Kwong is a Life Fellow, was a Faculty Board Member and Fellowship Examiner in NSW in the early 1990s, and from the mid-1980s until 2018 was also a GP educator and supervisor. Dr Kwong is also a keen writer of short stories. In 2021, his memoir of his traumatic early childhood in China, and move to a new life in Australia, One Bright Moon, earned him the Michael Crouch Award for a Debut Work in the State Library of NSW’s National Biography Award.

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Thrive with Our Diabetes Classes

Join our 6 Week Diabetes Education Program starting 17th March

Led by Dr Megan Fabbro, an Accredited Practising Dietitian.

This small group program is designed to help you understand diabetes, make practical food choices and build long term habits that support your wellbeing.

What you’ll gain:

Clear, practical nutrition guidance
Confidence reading food labels and planning meals
Strategies for eating out without stress
Understanding what alters your blood glucose levels and how to manage them
Personalised action plans you can stick to

Time: Tuesdays at 9.30am

Cost: $30 pr session ($180 for 6 sessions)

Call our reception team or talk to you doctor to book in.

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Melanoma March

Australia has the highest melanoma rates in the world. Melanoma is the most common cancer affecting 20-39 year old Australians and one Aussie is diagnosed with the disease every 30 minutes.

In recognition, we will be offering bulk billed skin checks on Friday 20th March with Dr Milan Dolezal. These appointments are normally $100 so get in quickly and book.

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