Media Releases

June 2026

New care finder provider Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation connects older people with aged care and other services

For the first time since care finders were established in our region three years ago, South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN)...
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May 2026

Funding for vulnerable communities supports SWSPHN’s vital work

Funding to secure the future of Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, a boost in the number of aged care beds and...
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April 2026

New Regional Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan released for South Western Sydney

A new Regional Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan has been released for South Western Sydney, setting the direction for...
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February 2026

Join a Local Health Forum focusing on supporting children’s health needs

South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) is holding a series of Local Health Forums which will look at barriers and enablers...
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January 2026

Access to Urgent Care expands with opening of new clinic at Austral

Access to timely treatment for urgent, non-life-threatening conditions, has expanded with the funding of the new Austral Medicare Urgent Care...
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January 2026

Antenatal shared care gave mum peace of mind

As the mother of four Jessica Kew knows only too well how important it is for women to be active...
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January 2026

Advance care planning workshops rolling out across South Western Sydney

New workshops focusing on the importance of planning for your future healthcare needs will be held across South Western Sydney.
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January 2026

Paramedic brings experience and insight to his new role at Bankstown Urgent Care Clinic

As an experienced paramedic Joseph Wood is used to being on the frontline of healthcare. Now Mr Wood is bringing that...
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January 2026

GPs join SWSPHN in fight against growing problem of diabetes in South Western Sydney

Statistics show the rate of type 2 diabetes diagnoses within South Western Sydney has doubled in the past 20 years,...
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January 2026

Fairfield City Health Partnership and Alliance celebrates strengthened commitment to health outcomes

The Fairfield City Health Partnership and Alliance has affirmed its dedication to improving health outcomes for the community through the...
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