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WNSW PHN Announces New CEO

Western Health Alliance Limited (WHAL), which operates as the Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Andrew Coe as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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Western Region Schools Invited to Build Students’ Empowerment and Resilience

The Positive Living Skills initiative is being offered to more Western Region schools than ever before following a funding expansion for the program by WNSW PHN.
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WNSW PHN Scholarships to Deliver Movement Disorder Specialists to the Region

The Western NSW Primary Health Network is providing specialist nursing care training to assist Western Region residents living with neurological conditions including Parkinson’s through its Movement Disorder Nurse Specialist pilot program.
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WNSW PHN Supporting Aboriginal Communities Affected by Drought

The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is, again, offering support to Aboriginal communities that have been affected by drought.
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WNSW PHN Delivers Accidental Counsellor Training to Central North First Responders

The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) has joined with Lifeline Central West and Central North NSW Police District to deliver potentially life-saving Accidental Counsellor training to local General Duties Officers and Detectives.
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Phase 1B COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin Monday (March 22, 2021) in Western NSW

The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is advising the public that Phase 1b of the Commonwealth Government’s COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout commences in the region this coming Monday, March 22, 2021.
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WNSW PHN hosts events in support of National Advance Care Planning Week

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is hosting a series of events to help residents of Orange and Dubbo consider their future medical care and understand the importance of advance care planning.

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Orange COVID vaccine roll out starts Friday

Orange aged care services are set for the safe roll out of the Phase 1A of the COVID-19 vaccine starting this Friday 26th February 2021.

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WNSW PHN Providing Extra Support to Rural Youth Mental Health

Rural Youth are set to receive extra support due to a funding boost from Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN).
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WNSW PHN Committed to Securing the Future of GP Services Across the Region

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring General Practices are retained across the region as part of the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Health outcomes and access to health and hospital services in rural, regional, and remote New South Wales.

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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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