Media Releases

August 2024

New centre closes gap in mental health support for region’s young people

Young people seeking mental health support can find it at the region’s newest headspace centre which opened in Edmondson Park...
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August 2024

Medicare Mental Health Centre announced for Campbelltown

People struggling with their mental health will soon have access to free, walk-in support, with the Australian Government’s announcement a...
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August 2024

Be disaster ready: emergency management and resilience meetings

Wingecarribee Shire Council invites residents to attend the upcoming Emergency Management and Resilience Meetings to learn about disaster preparedness, emergency...
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July 2024

Managing diabetes is key to a healthy pregnancy and baby, local mum says

With the right planning and preparation, women with diabetes can “absolutely” have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. This...
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June 2024

South Western Sydney PHN appoints new provider for NewAccess program

Delivery of the low intensity mental health program NewAccess for South Western Sydney will be managed by CBT Network, beginning...
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May 2024

Increasing access to palliative care medicines in South Western Sydney

In recognition of Palliative Care Week, South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) is highlighting the Core Palliative Care Medicines...
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May 2024

PHN welcomes bolstering of bulk billed services

South Western Sydney residents will benefit from a boost in funding for additional Medicare Urgent Care Clinics and a network...
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April 2024

Tharawal AMS patients get flu jab to protect community

Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) was a hive of activity last week (Monday, 15 April) as patients, young and old,...
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March 2024

Bankstown forum seeks input to address health workforce concerns and impacts on patient access

Community members, health professionals and service providers from Bankstown and surrounding suburbs are invited to join South Western Sydney Primary...
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February 2024

Grants now available for local suicide prevention activities

Community groups undertaking activities which reduce stigma and enhance help seeking to reduce the risk of suicide are encouraged to...
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