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Strengthening opioid treatment access in Western and Far NSW
Healthcare professionals across Western and Far Western NSW are building their capability to support people with opioid dependence, following the successful delivery of the region’s first Opioid Treatment Accreditation Course (OTAC) in Dubbo.

- Medicare, MyMedicare
All patients can receive a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan(GPCCMP) and eligible reviews from their usual GP.
Patients with chronic conditions can access CCM through their MyMedicare‑registered practice or usual GP, with registration supporting stronger continuity of care but not required.

Nominations open for Western NSW Primary Health Excellence Awards
Nominations are now open for the inaugural Western NSW Primary Health Excellence Awards, celebrating the people, projects and organisations making a difference in primary health care across Western and Far West NSW.

Strengthening primary care responses to homelessness
Primary care providers across Western and Far West NSW will have the opportunity to build skills and strengthen pathways for people experiencing homelessness through a new regional training and systems engagement program in May – June 2026.
