A new direction has been set for the Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) with the onboarding of Executive Leadership members, Bradley Porter, Chief Operating Officer, Donna Stanley, Executive Manager Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing and Michele Smith, Executive Manager Primary Healthcare Integration and Reform.
Several doctors and health professionals in the Western and Far West NSW region have been recognised with honours at the recent King’s Birthday celebrations.
Lightning Ridge resident Steve Wright is now able to enjoy life to the full, with much improved vision in his left eye, thanks to intervention from the Outback Eye Service.
Elderly residents in Western NSW are receiving additional support to access the care they need through the Australian Government’s ˜care finder’ program.
Head to Health services provide adults a free, walk-in mental health care service, with a centre in Dubbo and a service in Bathurst confirmed as new locations.
Aimed at boosting standards and patient access, the GP Grants Program is now open to general practices, with funding of up to $50,000 available.
Twenty Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics are set to open across all states and territories and will provide expert, multidisciplinary services for women with endometriosis and pelvic pain.
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.
The doors to the new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) in Bathurst – a completely free service – have opened recently, just in time for Christmas.
The Bathurst Medicare UCC provides timely, fully bulk-billed urgent care for non-life-threatening conditions that need prompt attention but do not require a visit to the hospital emergency department.
The PHN Cooperative today welcomed the findings and recommendations of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s Review of the PHN Business Model and Mental Health Flexible Funding Stream, conducted by Boston Consulting Group.
The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSWPHN) is developing two separate needs assessments: one for multicultural communities in the Western NSW region, and another for people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness in the region. Your expertise and experience are vital for understanding current service provision, identifying gaps, and informing the planning of future health services.
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Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) has welcomed a terminology update to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), marking an important step in properly recognising the work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners.
Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN), in partnership with Charles Sturt University School of Rural Medicine, is conducting qualitative research to explore how General Practice registrars choose where to study and train, and the factors that influence whether they remain in or leave Western and Far West NSW.
Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) was proud to be an exhibitor at the Rural Medicine Australia 2025 (RMA25) event held in Perth WA over three days, 22nd to 25th October 2025.
Changes to bulk billing incentives from 1 November 2025 will expand the eligibility of bulk billing incentives to all Australians with a Medicare card.