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New mental health services for Western NSW

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.

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Investing in general practice with the GP Grants Program

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.

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Consensus on indicators of high-quality general practice

This paper details a protocol to establish consensus in the context of Australian general practice. The Delphi consensus study includes ˜experts’ in Australian PHNs and general practice to explore the relevance and feasibility of a suite of indicators and measures developed.
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Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic to open in Orange

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.

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my health is now available to download from all iOS and Android apps stores

Access My Health Record information on your mobile via the new my health app!
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Dubbo Health Hub opens its doors at 183 Brisbane Street

A new GP Practice, Dubbo Health Hub, opened at 183 Brisbane Street in Dubbo last week.

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Help and support available through the Roadmaps Outreach program

Roadmaps is a free program delivered by Lives Lived Well in Western NSW offering support that can help people change their lives.
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Applications open to join the GP Respiratory Clinic Panel (GPRCP)

To ensure sufficient surge capacity is in place to respond to subsequent COVID-19 waves or any other future respiratory health emergencies, the Commonwealth Government will implement a GP Respiratory Clinic Panel (GPRCP) from March 2023.

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Expressions of Interest open for the Positive Living Skills Early Childhood Wellbeing program

Positive Living Skills are seeking Expressions of Interest from early childhood services in the region to access their Early Childhood Wellbeing program, funded by the Western NSW Primary Health Network. This is an opportunity to receive full funding to access and utilise the online and interactive platform, for three years.

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New Era of Integrated Team Care for Western NSW Aboriginal Residents Begins January 1

Greater capacity and capabilities for Western NSW Aboriginal Medical Services (AMSs) to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents living with a chronic health condition will be delivered by the revised Integrated Team Care (ITC) Program from January 1.

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Collaborating for Better Diabetes Outcomes in Western NSW

More than 100 health professionals gathered in Dubbo last Saturday for the 2025 Type 2 Diabetes Masterclass “ a full-day, multidisciplinary learning event that brought together clinicians, educators, and lived experience to strengthen diabetes care across Western NSW.

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After hours clinic helping keep ED for emergencies

With emergency departments being pushed to their limits and bulk-billed GP appointments proving more difficult to obtain, Marathon Health After Hours GP Clinics at Bathurst and Dubbo are delivering much-needed support for communities at a time when they need it most.

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Be prepared for the 2025 Flu Season

The 2025 winter season is fast approaching. The influenza vaccine is recommended now for protection during the peak influenza season “ typically June to September. International trends show the possibility of high influenza activity in 2025 and increased influenza B which can have a greater impact on children and older people.

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GPs Invited to Share Insights on ePrescribing in Western NSW

General Practitioners across Western New South Wales are being called on to share their experiences with Electronic Prescribing (EP) and the Active Script List (ASL) as part of a new research initiative aimed at improving digital health services in rural and remote communities.

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New Medicare Mental Health Centre in Bathurst

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.

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