Maari Ma Health’s strength-based healing program ‘Kalypi Paaka Mirika’ (Barkindji language for ˜Clear River Ahead’) has been won WayAhead’s Mental Health Matters Aboriginal Social And Emotional Wellbeing Award.
Dr Richard Draper has been named NSW / ACT GP of the Year by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
On the weekend the majority of Australians voted against enshrining an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.
Regardless of our personal views on the proposition before the Australian people, we would like to acknowledge the emotional costs that this public debate has caused our Aboriginal community.
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.
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.
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.
Services Australia released updates on May 2025 regarding MyMedicare and the GPACI.
Western NSW PHN is proud to be a launch partner for Florence ” a new free app designed to support nurses across rural and regional Australia with their professional development and career journey.
Developed by the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA), Florence puts nurses in control of their CPD and growth, offering personalised recommendations, tracking tools, and career-building opportunities ” all in one platform.
DoHAC are pleased to advise that the accreditation exemption for non-traditional practices choosing to participate in MyMedicare has been extended from 30 June 2025 until 31 December 2026.
The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSWPHN) has partnered with the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) and Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) on a community survey to better understand community health needs.
Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) has published its latest Health Needs Assessment 2024-25 to 2026-27, a comprehensive report identifying key health priorities and challenges across the region.
Today is Close the Gap Day “ a significant date to reflect on the health disparities faced by First Nations people and communities, and to renew our commitment to closing the gap in health outcomes.
GP practices and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) who are using BP Premier clinical software are being offered a valuable opportunity to commence using Inca EVO software to trial new digital models of care before 30 June 2025.
On 23 Feb 2025, the Government announced intentions to expand bulk billing eligibility to all Australians and introduce a bulk billing practice incentive program for practices registered with MyMedicare, with commencement from 1 Nov 2025.