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Empowering our Communities – Rural Minds Roadshow

Rural Minds is a mental health program designed for people living and working in rural Australia, by people living and working in rural Australia.
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Empowering our Communities – Cocktails and Canapes in Condobolin

Condobolin Sports Club will throw open its doors to the public on Easter Saturday, April 20 for a free Cocktails and Canapes night.

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Empowering our Communities – Connecting Gardens in the Drought

The North West Plains Sustainability Group is hosting a visit and talk from Gardening Australia’s Jerry Coleby-Williams on regaining your garden during drought.

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Coonabarabran to receive extra drought support

The Australian government has announced it is boosting mental health support for nine drought-affected communities, including Coonabarabran.
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Empowering our Communities – Busting the dust

Walgett Shire Council is opening the gates of community pools in Walgett, Collarenebri and Lightning Ridge to the public free of charge in an event it is calling Busting the Dust.
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Empowering our Communities – Comedian to headline resilience and renewal conference

Comedian Fiona O’Loughlin will headline a stellar cast of speakers at the Central West Farming Systems Women and Youth in Agriculture Conference.
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Community grant funding awarded to support people hit by drought

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) has awarded funding to more than 20 community groups and organisations across the region to help those who have been hit by drought.

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Free mental health support for western NSW

People across western NSW can now access free mental health coaching support developed by Beyond Blue, delivered by Marathon Health and funded by Western NSW Primary Health Network.
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Mental health screening tool for general practice

Western NSW PHN is currently seeking Expression of Interests from general practices within Western NSW for the implementation of the StepCare Service within their practice.

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Board of Western NSW Primary Health Network welcomes new Director

Western Health Alliance, which operates the Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Melina Saunders as a Director of their governing board.

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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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Call the Medicare Mental Health line for free advice and support

The Western NSW Primary Health Network is running a summer campaign to promote the Medicare Mental Health phone line service and our walk in services in Bathurst and Dubbo. The Medicare Mental Health Phone Service offers a free and confidential first step for advice, guidance, and connection to local services.

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WNSW PHN releases 2024–25 Annual Report

The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) has released its 2024–25 Annual Report, highlighting continued progress in strengthening primary health care across Western and Far West NSW. The report outlines WNSW PHN’s work to improve equity of access, health system sustainability, and health outcomes for communities in our region.

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