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DermScreen, the new gold standard for care in skin cancer

Residents of western and far west NSW can now get access to faster diagnosis, and general practitioners will benefit from direct clinical support for one of Australia’s leading disease burdens, skin cancer.
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A new direction at your local Primary Health Network

A new direction has been set for the Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) with the onboarding of Executive Leadership members, Bradley Porter, Chief Operating Officer, Donna Stanley, Executive Manager Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing and Michele Smith, Executive Manager Primary Healthcare Integration and Reform.


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Western NSW doctors honoured in the King’s Birthday 2023 Honours List

Several doctors and health professionals in the Western and Far West NSW region have been recognised with honours at the recent King’s Birthday celebrations.


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Type 2 diabetes scholarship to boost workforce capability

The Western T2 Diabetes Scholarship has been developed as part of the Care Partnership – Diabetes (CP-D) program to support the health workforce that provides care for people living with T2 Diabetes across Western and Far West NSW. The program aims to support access to further training and education for health professionals in primary health and hospital settings to enhance the level of care patients receive.
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Steve’s vision a sight for sore eyes

Lightning Ridge resident Steve Wright is now able to enjoy life to the full, with much improved vision in his left eye, thanks to intervention from the Outback Eye Service.


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Care finder program caring for Western NSW’s vulnerable elderly residents

Elderly residents in Western NSW are receiving additional support to access the care they need through the Australian Government’s ‘care finder’ program.


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New mental health services for Western NSW

Head to Health services provide adults a free, walk-in mental health care service, with a centre in Dubbo and a service in Bathurst confirmed as new locations.


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Investing in general practice with the GP Grants Program

Aimed at boosting standards and patient access, the GP Grants Program is now open to general practices, with funding of up to $50,000 available.


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Consensus on indicators of high-quality general practice

This paper details a protocol to establish consensus in the context of Australian general practice. The Delphi consensus study includes ‘experts’ in Australian PHNs and general practice to explore the relevance and feasibility of a suite of indicators and measures developed.
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