In accordance with the Abortion Law Reform Act 2019, a medical practitioner who performs a termination of pregnancy must notify the NSW Health Secretary NSW within 28 days.
The URL to the NSW Health online notification system has been updated following a recent system outage that occurred between 31 January and 5 February 2025.
Dr Kelly Bradley is working with the Women’s Health Service for WNSWLHD in Dubbo offering public medical termination of pregnancy (MTOP) up to 63 days gestation of intrauterine pregnancy on a face to face basis at Manera Plaza rooms in Myall Street, Dubbo. This is initially a limited service as part of a trial for access to public MTOP provision for WNSWLHD patients located in the Dubbo referral region.
MyMedicare Program Guidelines published on 6 January 2025 contain detailed information and guidance for practices, general practitioners and patients who wish to voluntarily register with the MyMedicare Program.
We encourage general practices to familiarise themselves with these guidelines.
A new General Practitioner (GP) Registrar recruitment and attraction campaign has launched to strengthening access to primary care across Western and Far West NSW.
Last week, 55 health professionals participated in an education event in Dubbo that aimed to strengthen how people with an unintended pregnancy can find care and pregnancy choices close to home.
Last week, the Western NSW GP Registrar Career and Networking event in Dubbo saw GP Registrars, medical students and local clinicians come together to connect, share experiences and explore career pathways in general practice.
Recent heatwaves and bushfire activity remind us what we all know: disaster comes unexpectedly. Whether fire, flood, power outage or pandemic, regional NSW needs to be prepared to ensure general practice can support communities when they need it most.
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.
Managing Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) participation is now easier with Services Australia’s eligibility assessments.
The way Bathurst residents’ access after‑hours medical care is changing. The Bathurst After Hours GP Service will close on 31 March 2026, as the community transitions to the new Bathurst Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC).
If your practice is registered and meets Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) requirements, you will receive your first incentive payment in January 2026.
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.
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.