News

News
Event
Education Resource
Job Vacancy
Page
Grant
Tender
Service
Media

Puura Manti: A New Era in Chronic Disease Management and Prevention for Western NSW

WNSW PHN is pleased to announce it has awarded tenders in its new Chronic Disease Management and Prevention (CDMP) Program for Western NSW; the Keeping Healthy Puura Manti Program.
News
Event
Education Resource
Job Vacancy
Page
Grant
Tender
Service
Media

WNSW PHN Reaffirms its Commitment to Indigenous Health through Reconciliation

WNSW PHN has launched its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) as a pledge to continue to build and nurture relationships, demonstrate respect for and increase awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and provide opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations, and communities in true partnership.
News
Event
Education Resource
Job Vacancy
Page
Grant
Tender
Service
Media

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.
News
Event
Education Resource
Job Vacancy
Page
Grant
Tender
Service
Media

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.
News
Event
Education Resource
Job Vacancy
Page
Grant
Tender
Service
Media

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.
News
Event
Education Resource
Job Vacancy
Page
Grant
Tender
Service
Media

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.
News
Event
Education Resource
Job Vacancy
Page
Grant
Tender
Service
Media

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.

News
Event
Education Resource
Job Vacancy
Page
Grant
Tender
Service
Media

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.
News
Event
Education Resource
Job Vacancy
Page
Grant
Tender
Service
Media

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.

News
Event
Education Resource
Job Vacancy
Page
Grant
Tender
Service
Media

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).

Category: News

Photograph with overlaid text promoting Medicare Mental Health support, featuring a contact phone number (1800 595 212) and a call to action for free advice and connection to appropriate support. The design includes green and white colors with a blurred person on the right side, emphasizing accessibility and encouragement to find out more.
Medicare

Call the Medicare Mental Health line for free advice and support

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.

Read More »
Photograph of three people standing outdoors wearing navy blue shirts with "phn" logos, representing a health organisation. Text overlay indicates this is the cover for an annual report for 2024-25, with a website address included for further information.
News

WNSW PHN releases 2024–25 Annual Report

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.

Read More »
Photograph of an urgent care clinic storefront with multiple green and white signs advertising bulk billing and seven-day availability. Signs include images of medical professionals and patients, directional arrows, and clinic hours, highlighting accessibility and affordability of healthcare services.
Medicare

Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in Bathurst

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.

Read More »
News

WNSW PHN Launches Needs Assessments for Homelessness and CALD Communities 

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. 

Read More »