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Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2019

NAIDOC Week 2019 runs from July 7 to 14. The theme of this year’s NAIDOC celebrations is ‘Voice. Treaty. Truth.’

 
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National Mental Health Commission to connect with communities

A national conversation on a 2030 Vision for mental health and suicide prevention, known as the Connections project, has been launched by the National Mental Health Commission. From this week the Commission will be visiting communities in 23 cities and towns across Australia during July, August and September for their input into this national conversation. They will be visiting Broken Hill and Bathurst in August.
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Empowering our Communities – Give stress and anxiety the boot

NALAG is bringing its renowned Blue Healers program to Bourke and Nyngan.
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Empowering our Communities – Weekend Wellbeing at Louth

Residents of the north-west are invited to a weekend of wellbeing at Rose Isle Station near Louth.
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Empowering our Communities – More funding now available to drought-hit communities

The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is offering more funding to assist communities in the region affected by drought.

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Partnership presents new ways to make change in the health system

After months of work a showcase of ideas on ways to transform the health system has been presented as part of a Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) and Consumer Health Forum of Australia (CHF) partnership.
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Empowering our Communities – Bugaldie Bounce Back

Exercise the whole family can enjoy is the object of the Bugaldie Bounce Back.
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Empowering our Communities – ‘We’re all in this together’

Outdoor cinema is coming to Brewarrina.

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HEALTH ALERT – Two new measles cases reported in Western NSW

Two new cases of measles have been reported in Western NSW, both with links to a recent measles case in Dubbo imported from New Zealand.

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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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Collaborating for Better Diabetes Outcomes in Western NSW

More than 100 health professionals gathered in Dubbo last Saturday for the 2025 Type 2 Diabetes Masterclass “ a full-day, multidisciplinary learning event that brought together clinicians, educators, and lived experience to strengthen diabetes care across Western NSW.

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After hours clinic helping keep ED for emergencies

With emergency departments being pushed to their limits and bulk-billed GP appointments proving more difficult to obtain, Marathon Health After Hours GP Clinics at Bathurst and Dubbo are delivering much-needed support for communities at a time when they need it most.

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Be prepared for the 2025 Flu Season

The 2025 winter season is fast approaching. The influenza vaccine is recommended now for protection during the peak influenza season “ typically June to September. International trends show the possibility of high influenza activity in 2025 and increased influenza B which can have a greater impact on children and older people.

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GPs Invited to Share Insights on ePrescribing in Western NSW

General Practitioners across Western New South Wales are being called on to share their experiences with Electronic Prescribing (EP) and the Active Script List (ASL) as part of a new research initiative aimed at improving digital health services in rural and remote communities.

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New Medicare Mental Health Centre in Bathurst

A free, walk-in mental health service has opened its doors in Bathurst, increasing access to essential support services in the town.

Medicare cards and appointments won’t be needed to access the Medicare Mental Health Centre (MMHC), which will offer a range of services tailored to the community’s unique needs.

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WNSW PHN Welcomes Dr. Ai-Vee Chua: A Leader in Rural Healthcare and Community Wellbeing

The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Ai-Vee Chua as a new Director on the Western Health Alliance Limited (WHAL) Board.

WNSW PHN CEO, Brad Porter says Dr. Chua’s unwavering dedication to improving rural healthcare services and her leadership in the medical field will add significant value to the WHAL Board and WNSW PHN outcomes.

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