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Construction on Purpose-Built headspace Cowra Centre to Begin

Marathon Health and the Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) are excited to announce the imminent expansion of headspace services in Cowra with construction to commence soon on the new purpose-built headspace Cowra satellite centre at 118 Kendal St, underneath the library.
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WNSW PHN Offering Extra Support for After-Hours Primary Health Care

WNSW PHN has launched its After-Hours Grants Program, specifically aimed at supporting accessible and effective after-hours primary health care for those unable to wait for treatment during regular hours.
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Primary Healthcare Delivering Vital Services in a time of Great Need for Western NSW

As noted to August 29, 2021 by the Australian Government Department of Health, 65.4% of residents aged 15 and over in the NSW Far West and Orana regions that is covered by the Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) have now received their first COVID-19 Vaccination dose, while 27.2% are now fully vaccinated.
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WNSW PHN Applauds Local Residents Receiving Free COVID-19 Vaccinations

WNSW PHN is extremely pleased with the response from the region’s residents to the Commonwealth Government’s rollout of the free COVID-19 Vaccinations.
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WNSW PHN Extends Deadline for Support for Communities Recovering from Natural Disasters

WNSW PHN has extended the deadline for its latest round of grants funding to support the recovery of communities affected by natural disasters.

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Community Health Survey set to Improve Health Outcomes in Western NSW

WNSW PHN has commenced its 2021 Community Health Survey, giving residents the opportunity to share their opinions on key health issues and service needs in the region.
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WNSW PHN Supporting Communities Recovering from Natural Disasters

WNSW PHN has launched its latest round of grants funding to support the recovery of communities affected by natural disasters.

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WNSW PHN Welcomes Commonwealth Government’s Commitment to Primary Health

WNSW PHN has welcomed the commitment of the Australian Government’s investment of $1.8 billion to provide Australians with timely and affordable access to high quality health care as announced in the annual budget by Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, on Tuesday (May 11).
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Suicide Prevention Forum to Deliver Practical Local Solutions

The 2nd Western NSW Regional Suicide Prevention Forum was hosted by Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) in Dubbo on Tuesday May 4th and Wednesday May 5th.
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WNSW PHN Awards Broken Hill The Way Back Support Service Contract to Mission Australia

WNSW PHN is proud to announce that The Way Back Support Service contract for the Broken Hill area has been awarded to Mission Australia.

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A decade of building healthier communities: 10 years of PHNs

This year marks 10 years since the establishment of the Primary Health Networks (PHNs). A decade of working to build healthier communities, both nationally across 31 PHNs and locally through the Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) in the Far West and Western regions of NSW.

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Strengthening Diabetes Care Through ECHO Learning

This National Diabetes Week, the spotlight is on prevention and early intervention to create a healthier future for everyone. In Western NSW, a series of ECHO sessions facilitated by Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is supporting that goal “ bringing together local GPs, GP registrars, nurses, pharmacists, Aboriginal health professionals, and allied health practitioners to build knowledge, confidence, and capacity in Type 2 Diabetes care.

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