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May 2025 – Services Australia MyMedicare and GPACI updates
Services Australia released updates on May 2025 regarding MyMedicare and the GPACI.
13/05/2025
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Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is encouraging local residents to check their eligibility for a COVID-19 vaccination as more deliveries of the vaccine arrive in the region.
The 2021 Western NSW Regional Suicide Prevention Forum will be held in Dubbo on Tuesday May 4th and Wednesday May 5th, bringing together community members and suicide prevention specialists with a focus on one of the region’s most challenging issues.
Western Health Alliance Limited (WHAL), which operates as the Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Andrew Coe as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Services Australia released updates on May 2025 regarding MyMedicare and the GPACI.
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.
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.
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.
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.