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Marking World Diabetes Day with initiatives to support Type 2 Diabetes care and awareness through the CP-D program

The Far West and Western NSW region is supporting World Diabetes Day on 14 November. The Care Partnership “ Diabetes (CP-D) program partners are launching a range of initiatives to support people living with type 2 diabetes and the health professionals who provide their care.
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Healthdirect trial for after hours GP support in Residential Aged Care Homes in the WNSW PHN region

In September, Healthdirect launched an enhanced After Hours General Practitioner (AHGP) support trial. 50 residential aged care homes (RACH) in the Far West and Western NSW regions are included in the expanded service pilot.
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Searching HealthPathways is about to get smarter

We are excited to announce that there is a new way to search HealthPathways.

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Chronic Disease Management and MBS deferred to 1 July 2025

On 25 September the Department of Health and Ageing announced the commencement date for Chronic Conditions Management MBS item changes have been deferred to 1 July 2025.
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The draft Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy is open for public consultation

The draft Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy has been released for public consultation.
We’d like to encourage you to provide your feedback!

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Co-located clinics go live for Far West NSW GPs

For the first time in NSW, General Practitioners (GPs) and General Practices in Far West NSW will have digital view-only access to a patient’s NSW Health medical information.
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Changes to Chronic Disease Management and MBS items

New information on changes to Chronic Conditions Management Items was released on 23 August 2024.

Subject to the passage of legislation, from 1 November 2024, there will be a revised structure for items for chronic disease management.
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Local trainee provides mental health support to Warren’s youth on Country

Proud Wiradjuri woman and Warren local, Shaana Daley, is providing much-needed culturally safe and informed mental health support to her community’s youth thanks to a trainee program aimed at improving access to Aboriginal mental health support in Western NSW.

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Four Additional Medicare Mental Health Centres to Open in NSW

On Friday 16 August 2024 at the Adult Mental Health Centre in Parramatta, the locations of four additional Medicare Mental Health Centres for NSW were announced. Medicare Mental Health Centres provide free, walk-in support for people struggling or in mental distress, and ongoing care for more complex mental health needs.

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WVPHN Launches National Residential Aged Care Home Telehealth Training Program

Led by Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN), a consortium of 16 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) across Australia launched the Residential Aged Care Telehealth Training Program this month.

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After hours clinic helping keep ED for emergencies

With emergency departments being pushed to their limits and bulk-billed GP appointments proving more difficult to obtain, Marathon Health After Hours GP Clinics at Bathurst and Dubbo are delivering much-needed support for communities at a time when they need it most.

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Be prepared for the 2025 Flu Season

The 2025 winter season is fast approaching. The influenza vaccine is recommended now for protection during the peak influenza season “ typically June to September. International trends show the possibility of high influenza activity in 2025 and increased influenza B which can have a greater impact on children and older people.

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GPs Invited to Share Insights on ePrescribing in Western NSW

General Practitioners across Western New South Wales are being called on to share their experiences with Electronic Prescribing (EP) and the Active Script List (ASL) as part of a new research initiative aimed at improving digital health services in rural and remote communities.

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New Medicare Mental Health Centre in Bathurst

A free, walk-in mental health service has opened its doors in Bathurst, increasing access to essential support services in the town.

Medicare cards and appointments won’t be needed to access the Medicare Mental Health Centre (MMHC), which will offer a range of services tailored to the community’s unique needs.

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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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