In the dynamic landscape of the health care industry, communicating with multiple business partners about the changes of your health organisation’s details can be an administrative burden. However, with the Australian Digital Health Agency’s (ADHA) Provider Connect AustraliaTM (PCATM) service, health care organisations such as general practices and pharmacies can streamline information management.
WNSW PHN delivered a second and final round of the $10K Telehealth Support Grant for Residential Aged Care Homes (RACH’s) in late 2023 to facilities who hadn’t participated in first round grants . A total of 76% (39 out of 51) RACHs applied for and received the Telehealth Support Grant with approximately a quarter of all RACHs in Western and Far West NSW not applying for the telehealth support grant for different reasons.
Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is pleased to partner with the Black Dog Institute to deliver a Suicide Prevention Capacity Building Program in the Western NSW region, and form a Western Area Collaborative Group. The program will commence in mid to late July 2024.
We are inviting expressions of interest from key stakeholders in the Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) region to build shared suicide prevention capacity across the region.
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.