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Finding support for endometriosis and pelvic pain

For people living with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain, feeling heard and believed can be just as important as treatment itself. Hear Haley’s story about her experience with the Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Management GP Clinic and how it supports people living with pelvic pain.
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Supporting mob through care, connection and choice

Living with a long-term illness can be hard, especially when it means travelling long distances, seeing lots of different health services, and making big decisions along the way. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Western and Far West NSW, the Integrated Team Care (ITC) program helps make that journey feel more supported and less overwhelming.
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Amanda’s Journey to Empowerment and Independence

Meet Amanda, a 37-year-old woman who has faced significant challenges. Living with anxiety, PTSD, and legal blindness, Amanda has encountered obstacles that many of us might find daunting. Yet Amanda’s story is one of resilience and courage, thanks to the support and resources she has embraced along the way.
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Navigating uncertainty: supporting young people with life’s milestones

Many of us often feel unsure about the future, especially young people who are finding their feet from high school into adulthood. From making new friends in high school to applying for jobs, facing rejections, landing a first job, learning to drive, and embracing independence – these milestones can be exciting but overwhelming. Fortunately, young people experiencing feelings of overwhelm or uncertainty have a place to turn for help: the headspace Outreach Program.
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How the Keeping Healthy Puura Manti Program Helped Tim Take Control of His Health 

In the heart of regional New South Wales, the Keeping Healthy Puura Manti Program (KHPMP) is helping people work towards better health outcomes. Delivered through general practices and Aboriginal Medical Services, the initiative brings together chronic disease practice nurses, Aboriginal health workers, and visiting allied health professionals to support people aged 15 years and over who are managing or at risk of developing two or more chronic illnesses. 
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“I can do it”: Sarah’s journey of hope with the Rural Youth Mental Health Service

Year 12 student Sarah is preparing to finish her Higher School Certificate (HSC) with a newfound sense of hope and confidence, thanks to the support of the Rural Youth Mental Health (RYMH) Service.
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Local Lives Changed Through The Way Back Support Service

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is proud to partner with Mission Australia who delivers The Way Back Support Service Western NSW – a program that is making a real difference in people’s lives.
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It’s never too late to work on our relationship with substances

While believing he would never feel better, Warren joined Roadmaps at the suggestion of his Mental Health Counsellor. Warren was initially a reluctant participant but attended with a faint hope of something good coming from it.
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Wellbeing wins in the Yoorana Gunya women’s group

The WNSW PHN is proud to support the work of the Yoorana Gunya Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) program in Forbes, with outreach to Cowra and Weddin. The SEWB program assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to enhance their health and wellbeing through holistic and culturally appropriate care.

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Improving endometriosis care in Western NSW

March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the nearly 1 million Australians “ equivalent to one in seven women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals “ who live with this chronic and often debilitating condition.

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Good News Stories

Finding support for endometriosis and pelvic pain

For people living with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain, feeling heard and believed can be just as important as treatment itself. Hear Haley’s story about her experience with the Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Management GP Clinic and how it supports people living with pelvic pain.

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Aboriginal Health

Supporting mob through care, connection and choice

Living with a long-term illness can be hard, especially when it means travelling long distances, seeing lots of different health services, and making big decisions along the way. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Western and Far West NSW, the Integrated Team Care (ITC) program helps make that journey feel more supported and less overwhelming.

Read More »
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Amanda’s Journey to Empowerment and Independence

Meet Amanda, a 37-year-old woman who has faced significant challenges. Living with anxiety, PTSD, and legal blindness, Amanda has encountered obstacles that many of us might find daunting. Yet Amanda’s story is one of resilience and courage, thanks to the support and resources she has embraced along the way.

Read More »
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Navigating uncertainty: supporting young people with life’s milestones

Many of us often feel unsure about the future, especially young people who are finding their feet from high school into adulthood. From making new friends in high school to applying for jobs, facing rejections, landing a first job, learning to drive, and embracing independence – these milestones can be exciting but overwhelming. Fortunately, young people experiencing feelings of overwhelm or uncertainty have a place to turn for help: the headspace Outreach Program.

Read More »
Chronic Disease

How the Keeping Healthy Puura Manti Program Helped Tim Take Control of His Health 

In the heart of regional New South Wales, the Keeping Healthy Puura Manti Program (KHPMP) is helping people work towards better health outcomes. Delivered through general practices and Aboriginal Medical Services, the initiative brings together chronic disease practice nurses, Aboriginal health workers, and visiting allied health professionals to support people aged 15 years and over who are managing or at risk of developing two or more chronic illnesses. 

Read More »
Good News Stories

Wellbeing wins in the Yoorana Gunya women’s group

The WNSW PHN is proud to support the work of the Yoorana Gunya Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) program in Forbes, with outreach to Cowra and Weddin. The SEWB program assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to enhance their health and wellbeing through holistic and culturally appropriate care.

Read More »
Good News Stories

Improving endometriosis care in Western NSW

March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the nearly 1 million Australians “ equivalent to one in seven women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals “ who live with this chronic and often debilitating condition.

Read More »