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Excellence in General Practice finalists recognised in 2026 Western NSW Primary Health Excellence Awards
Three outstanding general practices have been recognised as finalists in the Excellence in General Practice category of the 2026 Western NSW Primary Health Excellence Awards.

New universal antenatal syphilis screen introduced at 36 weeks gestation
NSW Health has updated the Policy Directive Syphilis in Pregnancy and Newborns (PD2026_044) to strengthen the prevention of congenital syphilis and align with the updated Australian Pregnancy Care Guidelines.

Bulk Billing and MyMedicare
MyMedicare and bulk billing work hand in hand, helping strengthen continuity of care while ensuring patients can continue to access bulk billing in the same way they always have. For practices participating in the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program, additional incentive payments are available for eligible bulk billed services, supporting both practices and GPs while improving access to affordable healthcare.

