New services providing locally relevant and culturally responsive mental health support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse communities have launched in South Western Sydney.

South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) has commissioned two new service providers to deliver the Stepping On falls prevention program to older people living in the community across South Western Sydney.

South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) is holding a series of Local Health Forums to explore the barriers and enablers to older people accessing timely, appropriate and coordinated healthcare and aged care support. 

For the first time since care finders were established in our region three years ago, South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) has commissioned an additional provider, Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation (TAC), to deliver the care finder service across our seven local government areas (LGAs).

Funding to secure the future of Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, a boost in the number of aged care beds and investment in the primary care workforce with additional GP training places, are among key health commitments announced in the 2026-2027 Federal Budget.

A new Regional Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan has been released for South Western Sydney, setting the direction for the next five years to support people experiencing mental health challenges.

South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) is holding a series of Local Health Forums which will look at barriers and enablers to accessing timely, appropriate and coordinated care for children aged 0 to 12. 

Access to timely treatment for urgent, non-life-threatening conditions, has expanded with the funding of the new Austral Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC).

As the mother of four Jessica Kew knows only too well how important it is for women to be active
participants in their pregnancy and childbirth journey – feeling informed, in control and supported, with
their choices heard, respected and honoured throughout.