As of 1 October, patients are now able to register with their regular practice if the practice is registered with MyMedicare.
If you haven’t done so already, practices must return to the Organisation Register from 1 October and add ˜MyMedicare program’ to your practice registration.
Drought is a recurring environmental challenge in the Western NSW area, and while the business risk for primary care providers may be much lower than that of other business,primary care providers may still be exposed to drought mitigation efforts.
This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2023 is ˜Mental health is a universal human right’, making this a good reminder to all Australians to look after your mental health and seek support through services like Head to Health.
The Central West NSW region is no stranger to emergencies and disasters. Spring time is the best time to make sure you have your plan in place, just in case.
The Men’s Table has arrived in the Central West and is seeking men to participate. Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is proud to fund this important initiative to encourage men to connect and share the highs and lows of life.
WNSW PHN aims to improve the health outcomes of communities within western and far west NSW. In the Spring of 2022, regional communities in the central west of NSW were devastated with record breaking floods that resulted in destructive and damaging ongoing impacts to people, property, harvests, and the general mental health and wellbeing of communities. The residents of these communities have shown incredible and inspiring resilience as they continuously work to rebuild and manage the lasting effects of such an event.
Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) along with partners invites community members and professionals to the 2023 Suicide Prevention Forum in Orange NSW.
Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) has identified the need for Wellbeing and Resilience grants for communities affected by the 2022 flood events in western NSW.
MyMedicare will become available for patient registrations from 1 October 2023 and will improve health outcomes for Western NSW communities.
Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) welcomes further funding to support access to mental health services in NSW.
Help support a better-connected health ecosystem by registering your general practice business in Provider Connect Australia™ (PCA™) and publishing the information to business partners.
Phase 2a SRC have now been approved and circulated to key stakeholders, marking an important step toward go‑live from Monday 23 March.
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.