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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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WNSW PHN Welcomes Dr. Ai-Vee Chua: A Leader in Rural Healthcare and Community Wellbeing

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.

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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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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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