South Western Sydney residents will benefit from a boost in funding for additional Medicare Urgent Care Clinics and a network of new Medicare Mental Health Centres – two of the standout commitments from last night’s Federal Budget.

Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) was a hive of activity last week (Monday, 15 April) as patients, young and old, flocked to the Airds centre for their annual influenza (flu) vaccination.

Community members, health professionals and service providers from Bankstown and surrounding suburbs are invited to join South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) to share their experiences and discuss how the health of our region can be improved.

Community groups undertaking activities which reduce stigma and enhance help seeking to reduce the risk of suicide are encouraged to apply for South Western Sydney PHN’s current round of Suicide Prevention Grants.

Community members, health professionals and service providers are invited to join South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) to share their experiences and discuss how the health of our region can be improved.

Joining together to support and improve the health and wellbeing of the Wollondilly community, the Wollondilly Health Alliance has been re-launched with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The community of Bankstown and surrounding suburbs now has greater access to advice and treatment for their urgent healthcare needs without having to wait at a busy hospital emergency department.

The Camden community now has greater access to advice and treatment for their urgent healthcare needs without having to wait at a busy hospital emergency department.

The community of Liverpool and surrounding suburbs now has greater access to advice and treatment for their urgent healthcare needs without having to wait at a busy hospital emergency department.

Residents of Campbelltown and surrounding areas needing immediate medical care for non-life threatening conditions, can now walk in to the new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) at Campbelltown Medical and Dental Centre, 296 Queen Street.