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How the Keeping Healthy Puura Manti Program Helped Tim Take Control of His Health 

In the heart of regional New South Wales, the Keeping Healthy Puura Manti Program (KHPMP) is helping people work towards better health outcomes. Delivered through general practices and Aboriginal Medical Services, the initiative brings together chronic disease practice nurses, Aboriginal health workers, and visiting allied health professionals to support people aged 15 years and over who are managing or at risk of developing two or more chronic illnesses. 
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“I can do it”: Sarah’s journey of hope with the Rural Youth Mental Health Service

Year 12 student Sarah is preparing to finish her Higher School Certificate (HSC) with a newfound sense of hope and confidence, thanks to the support of the Rural Youth Mental Health (RYMH) Service.
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Australia’s largest headspace outreach service for young people opens in Western NSW

The headspace Outreach Program (hOP) was officially launched this week in Dubbo by the Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health, Emma McBride.
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Dubbo Medicare Mental Health Centre opens its doors

A free, walk-in mental health service has opened its doors in Dubbo, increasing access to essential support services in the town.
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Local Lives Changed Through The Way Back Support Service

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is proud to partner with Mission Australia who delivers The Way Back Support Service Western NSW – a program that is making a real difference in people’s lives.
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$1.8 million investment in suicide prevention across Western NSW

The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) and the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) have announced a significant investment of up to $1.86 million to support the expansion of the Universal Aftercare – Way Back Service across the Western NSW region.
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It’s never too late to work on our relationship with substances

While believing he would never feel better, Warren joined Roadmaps at the suggestion of his Mental Health Counsellor. Warren was initially a reluctant participant but attended with a faint hope of something good coming from it.
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Wellbeing wins in the Yoorana Gunya women’s group

The WNSW PHN is proud to support the work of the Yoorana Gunya Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) program in Forbes, with outreach to Cowra and Weddin. The SEWB program assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to enhance their health and wellbeing through holistic and culturally appropriate care.

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Improving endometriosis care in Western NSW

March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the nearly 1 million Australians “ equivalent to one in seven women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals “ who live with this chronic and often debilitating condition.

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Rural Youth Mental Health Program drives youth-led healing

The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is proud to partner with the Benevolent Society, supporting the Rural Youth Mental Health (RYMH) program. This program provides positive support for vulnerable young people and their families and carers, through its early intervention mental health services.

Early intervention supports vulnerable people to manage issues before they reach a crisis point. The RYMH has shared a case study of a 15-year-old First Nations Young person who was referred into the program in 2023.

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How the Keeping Healthy Puura Manti Program Helped Tim Take Control of His Health 

In the heart of regional New South Wales, the Keeping Healthy Puura Manti Program (KHPMP) is helping people work towards better health outcomes. Delivered through general practices and Aboriginal Medical Services, the initiative brings together chronic disease practice nurses, Aboriginal health workers, and visiting allied health professionals to support people aged 15 years and over who are managing or at risk of developing two or more chronic illnesses. 

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Good News Stories

Wellbeing wins in the Yoorana Gunya women’s group

The WNSW PHN is proud to support the work of the Yoorana Gunya Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) program in Forbes, with outreach to Cowra and Weddin. The SEWB program assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to enhance their health and wellbeing through holistic and culturally appropriate care.

Read More »
Good News Stories

Improving endometriosis care in Western NSW

March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the nearly 1 million Australians “ equivalent to one in seven women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals “ who live with this chronic and often debilitating condition.

Read More »
Good News Stories

Rural Youth Mental Health Program drives youth-led healing

The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is proud to partner with the Benevolent Society, supporting the Rural Youth Mental Health (RYMH) program. This program provides positive support for vulnerable young people and their families and carers, through its early intervention mental health services.

Early intervention supports vulnerable people to manage issues before they reach a crisis point. The RYMH has shared a case study of a 15-year-old First Nations Young person who was referred into the program in 2023.

Read More »