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Construction on Purpose-Built headspace Cowra Centre to Begin

Marathon Health and the Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) are excited to announce the imminent expansion of headspace services in Cowra with construction to commence soon on the new purpose-built headspace Cowra satellite centre at 118 Kendal St, underneath the library.
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WNSW PHN Offering Extra Support for After-Hours Primary Health Care

WNSW PHN has launched its After-Hours Grants Program, specifically aimed at supporting accessible and effective after-hours primary health care for those unable to wait for treatment during regular hours.
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Primary Healthcare Delivering Vital Services in a time of Great Need for Western NSW

As noted to August 29, 2021 by the Australian Government Department of Health, 65.4% of residents aged 15 and over in the NSW Far West and Orana regions that is covered by the Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) have now received their first COVID-19 Vaccination dose, while 27.2% are now fully vaccinated.
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WNSW PHN Applauds Local Residents Receiving Free COVID-19 Vaccinations

WNSW PHN is extremely pleased with the response from the region’s residents to the Commonwealth Government’s rollout of the free COVID-19 Vaccinations.
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WNSW PHN Extends Deadline for Support for Communities Recovering from Natural Disasters

WNSW PHN has extended the deadline for its latest round of grants funding to support the recovery of communities affected by natural disasters.

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Community Health Survey set to Improve Health Outcomes in Western NSW

WNSW PHN has commenced its 2021 Community Health Survey, giving residents the opportunity to share their opinions on key health issues and service needs in the region.
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WNSW PHN Supporting Communities Recovering from Natural Disasters

WNSW PHN has launched its latest round of grants funding to support the recovery of communities affected by natural disasters.

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WNSW PHN Welcomes Commonwealth Government’s Commitment to Primary Health

WNSW PHN has welcomed the commitment of the Australian Government’s investment of $1.8 billion to provide Australians with timely and affordable access to high quality health care as announced in the annual budget by Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, on Tuesday (May 11).
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Suicide Prevention Forum to Deliver Practical Local Solutions

The 2nd Western NSW Regional Suicide Prevention Forum was hosted by Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) in Dubbo on Tuesday May 4th and Wednesday May 5th.
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WNSW PHN Awards Broken Hill The Way Back Support Service Contract to Mission Australia

WNSW PHN is proud to announce that The Way Back Support Service contract for the Broken Hill area has been awarded to Mission Australia.

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Wellbeing wins in the Yoorana Gunya women’s group

The WNSW PHN is proud to support the work of the Yoorana Gunya Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) program in Forbes, with outreach to Cowra and Weddin. The SEWB program assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to enhance their health and wellbeing through holistic and culturally appropriate care.

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Western NSW PHN Partners with Florence to Support Nurse Career Growth

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.

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MyMedicare updates and reminders

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.

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Improving endometriosis care in Western NSW

March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the nearly 1 million Australians “ equivalent to one in seven women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals “ who live with this chronic and often debilitating condition.

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Closing the Gap Together

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.

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New measures to support bulk billing

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.

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