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New Western NSW Program Reaches Milestone in Diabetes Week

Community healthcare providers across Western and Far West NSW are rising to the cause of responding to the regions’ type 2 diabetes needs under the NSW Government’s $13.7 million Collaborative Commissioning: Care Partnership – Diabetes program. 

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Health Partnership to Target Diabetes in Western NSW

People living with Type 2 diabetes in Western NSW are set to benefit from a $13.7 million investment from the NSW Government’s Collaborative Commissioning program aimed to drive patient centred diabetes care in their local community. 

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Time for a COVID Boost

Residents of Western NSW are being encouraged to take advantage of the local availability of COVID-19 Vaccinations for children and adults.

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New Inca Self-Assessment Tool Keeping COVID-19 Patients Safe at Home

WNSW PHN has partnered with Precedence Health Care, and their shared health platform, Inca, to implement a new self-assessment tool to assist COVID-19 patients to recover safely at home.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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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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