A new direction has been set for the Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) with the onboarding of Executive Leadership members, Bradley Porter, Chief Operating Officer, Donna Stanley, Executive Manager Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing and Michele Smith, Executive Manager Primary Healthcare Integration and Reform.
Several doctors and health professionals in the Western and Far West NSW region have been recognised with honours at the recent King’s Birthday celebrations.
Lightning Ridge resident Steve Wright is now able to enjoy life to the full, with much improved vision in his left eye, thanks to intervention from the Outback Eye Service.
Elderly residents in Western NSW are receiving additional support to access the care they need through the Australian Government’s ˜care finder’ program.
Head to Health services provide adults a free, walk-in mental health care service, with a centre in Dubbo and a service in Bathurst confirmed as new locations.
Aimed at boosting standards and patient access, the GP Grants Program is now open to general practices, with funding of up to $50,000 available.
Twenty Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics are set to open across all states and territories and will provide expert, multidisciplinary services for women with endometriosis and pelvic pain.
Healthcare providers and organisations across the region are being urged to prepare for new national rules that will change how SMS messages are delivered to patients.
Electronic referrals (eReferrals) will be extended from Dubbo Health Servce to include Orange and Bathurst Health Services for outpatient specialist clinics this July.
Health professionals across regional New South Wales are being encouraged to support awareness of 1800MEDICARE, a free national service that connects people to trusted health advice and the right care, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Finding support can be tough, especially in regional communities where men don’t always feel comfortable opening up. The Men’s Table is helping to change that by offering a safe, supportive space for men to talk openly about what’s on their mind.
With cost-of-living pressures continuing to impact communities across Western and Far West NSW, general practice has an important role to play in reducing the burden on patients, while maintaining safe, high-quality care.
Nominations are now open for the inaugural Western NSW Primary Health Excellence Awards, celebrating the people, projects and organisations making a difference in primary health care across Western and Far West NSW.
Primary care providers across Western and Far West NSW will have the opportunity to build skills and strengthen pathways for people experiencing homelessness through a new regional training and systems engagement program in May – June 2026.
Last week, the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) sector came together for a roundtable event to strengthen collaboration and improve support for local people and communities across Western and Far West NSW.
Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSWPHN) is undertaking an After-Hours Needs Assessment project to better understand access to primary healthcare outside of standard hours and to inform future service planning across the Far West and Western regions.
Health professionals from across Western NSW strengthened their immunisation skills and confidence this month after completing a five-day, face-to-face training course funded by Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN).