Media Releases

December 2024

Referrals open as new providers begin delivering Clinical Suicide Prevention Service

Two new service providers are now delivering South Western Sydney PHN’s Clinical Suicide Prevention Service, improving access to appropriate, safe...
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December 2024

New service builds strength and confidence of older adults to live independently

South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) has commissioned Catholic Healthcare to begin delivering the Stepping On program to older adults in...
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November 2024

Testing and treatment numbers on the rise as GPs work to eliminate hepatitis in the community

Hepatitis C testing rates have tripled in our region in the past year and treatment rates continue to climb, thanks...
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November 2024

New clinic at Fairfield expands urgent medical care access to local patients

Thousands of patients across South Western Sydney have been able to access the new level of healthcare urgent care sites...
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October 2024

Service offers vital support for victims of violence

The Supporting Recovery from Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Program aims to address the critical need for comprehensive support services...
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September 2024

New After-Hours Healthcare Service for Wollondilly Community

The Wollondilly community now has improved access to healthcare with a new after-hours service at Oakdale Healthcare Centre. 
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September 2024

My Care Partners continues to bolster quality patient care with new care coordination provider

South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) has commissioned EACH to provide the care coordination component of the My Care...
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September 2024

Guide helps locals plan for their health needs during natural disasters

Wollondilly Shire has been confronted with more than its fair share of natural disasters in the past five years. The...
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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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