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Western NSW Primary Health Network Releases Latest Health Needs Assessment

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) has published its latest Health Needs Assessment 2024-25 to 2026-27, a comprehensive report identifying key health priorities and challenges across the region.
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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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Update to Care Partnership Diabetes funding support for Inca use in general practice

GP practices and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) who are using BP Premier clinical software are being offered a valuable opportunity to commence using Inca EVO software to trial new digital models of care before 30 June 2025.
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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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Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation turns 30 this year!

Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation is celebrating 30 years of operations in 2025.  Maari Ma’s beginnings come out of the Murdi Paaki Regional Council (MPRC, which later became the Murdi Paaki Regional Assembly, MPRA).
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Online notification of termination of pregnancy Updated URL

In accordance with the Abortion Law Reform Act 2019, a medical practitioner who performs a termination of pregnancy must notify the NSW Health Secretary NSW within 28 days.

The URL to the NSW Health online notification system has been updated following a recent system outage that occurred between 31 January and 5 February 2025.

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New public medical termination of pregnancy clinic in Dubbo

Dr Kelly Bradley is working with the Women’s Health Service for WNSWLHD in Dubbo offering public medical termination of pregnancy (MTOP) up to 63 days gestation of intrauterine pregnancy on a face to face basis at Manera Plaza rooms in Myall Street, Dubbo. This is initially a limited service as part of a trial for access to public MTOP provision for WNSWLHD patients located in the Dubbo referral region.

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MyMedicare Updates

MyMedicare Program Guidelines published on 6 January 2025 contain detailed information and guidance for practices, general practitioners and patients who wish to voluntarily register with the MyMedicare Program.

We encourage general practices to familiarise themselves with these guidelines.

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WNSW PHN Annual Report 2023-24 Now Available Online

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is proud to announce the release of its 2023-24 Annual Report, now available on our website.
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Reminder to Rural Generalists and Primary Care Doctors: Apply Now for Workforce Incentives Program (WIP) Rural Advanced Skills Payment

The Workforce Incentives Program (WIP) “ Rural Advanced Skills Stream, which commenced on 1 January 2024, provides payments to rural generalists and GPs offering advanced skills in rural and remote communities. This initiative offers vital financial support to doctors with advanced skills, recognising their critical role in delivering healthcare in these areas.

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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.

Read More »
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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.

Read More »
News

Online notification of termination of pregnancy Updated URL

In accordance with the Abortion Law Reform Act 2019, a medical practitioner who performs a termination of pregnancy must notify the NSW Health Secretary NSW within 28 days.

The URL to the NSW Health online notification system has been updated following a recent system outage that occurred between 31 January and 5 February 2025.

Read More »
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New public medical termination of pregnancy clinic in Dubbo

Dr Kelly Bradley is working with the Women’s Health Service for WNSWLHD in Dubbo offering public medical termination of pregnancy (MTOP) up to 63 days gestation of intrauterine pregnancy on a face to face basis at Manera Plaza rooms in Myall Street, Dubbo. This is initially a limited service as part of a trial for access to public MTOP provision for WNSWLHD patients located in the Dubbo referral region.

Read More »
News

MyMedicare Updates

MyMedicare Program Guidelines published on 6 January 2025 contain detailed information and guidance for practices, general practitioners and patients who wish to voluntarily register with the MyMedicare Program.

We encourage general practices to familiarise themselves with these guidelines.

Read More »
News

Reminder to Rural Generalists and Primary Care Doctors: Apply Now for Workforce Incentives Program (WIP) Rural Advanced Skills Payment

The Workforce Incentives Program (WIP) “ Rural Advanced Skills Stream, which commenced on 1 January 2024, provides payments to rural generalists and GPs offering advanced skills in rural and remote communities. This initiative offers vital financial support to doctors with advanced skills, recognising their critical role in delivering healthcare in these areas.

Read More »