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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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Western NSW Primary Health Network 2018-19 Snapshot

It’s been a year of great achievement for our PHN.

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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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