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WNSW PHN Launches Movement Disorder Nurse Specialist Pilot Program

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) has opened applications for its Movement Disorder Nurse Specialist Pilot Program.
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Stay COVID-Safe During the School Holidays

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is urging local families to stay COVID-Safe ahead of school holidays commencing at the end of this week.
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WNSW PHN Appoints New General Manager, Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is excited to announce that it has appointed Nikki Trudgett to its newly created position of General Manager, Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing.
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Grenfell Support Watch List Taking a Community-Wide Approach to Suicide Prevention

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is excited to be supporting a new collaborative approach to suicide prevention in Grenfell, with a new TAFE NSW Crisis Support course taking enrolments this Tuesday (September 8 2020).
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WNSW PHN Seeking Aboriginal Artwork or Design for Reconciliation Plan

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is seeking expressions of interest from local Aboriginal artists or designers to provide artwork the PHN’s first Plan for Reconciliation.
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WNSW PHN to Launch Movement Disorder Nurse Specialist Pilot Program

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) has announced that the Australian Government Department of Health will fund the Movement Disorder Nurse Specialist Pilot in our region to improve access to specialised nursing care for people living with neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s Disease.

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Drive-through COVID-19 Testing Comes to Forbes

Testing services in Western NSW continues to expand as residents of Forbes now have access to a local COVID-19 testing service.

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Community’s Call for headspace Cowra Answered

The Commonwealth Government has officially allocated funding for the creation of a new headspace Cowra satellite service to support local young people and their families.

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WNSW PHN Invites Feedback on Draft Plan for Reconciliation

Western NSW Primary Health Network is developing its first plan for reconciliation with the support of Reconciliation Australia and is inviting feedback from the public.
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COVID-19 Respiratory Clinic Open in Broken Hill

Broken Hill is having its defence bolstered by the establishment of a new specialised clinic to diagnose patients for coronavirus and other respiratory illnesses.

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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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