Holiday season closures for SWSPHN

South Western Sydney PHN will close at 4.30pm Tuesday, 24 December 2024 and re-open 8.30am Thursday, 2 January 2025 for...
28 November 2024
Wishing you a happy and health holiday.

GPACI: a guide for aged care homes

The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI), introduced by the Australian Government, is designed to foster stronger, more effective...
27 November 2024
Doctor visits a resident living in aged care, supported by an RACH nurse.

The heat is on for summer – how best to beat it!

Jump to: Understanding hot weather risks Staying safe in the heat Checklist for older people Caring for pets Resources to...
27 November 2024
Senior woman on a sofa suffering from excessive heat during a heatwave and being cooled by an oscillating electrical fan in the foreground

Support patients with diabetes during Ramadan: pre-fasting assessments for safer fasting

GPs with patients who observe Ramadan, and who also have a diabetes diagnosis, are being urged to offer them a...
27 November 2024

South Western Sydney clinicians honoured in national Medicare awards

Two South Western Sydney health professionals have flown the flag for the region in the recent Stronger Medicare Awards. Dr...
27 November 2024

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

Hepatitis C testing rates have tripled in our region in the past year and treatment rates continue to climb, thanks...
22 November 2024
Patient discussing hepatitis with his GP

Mental Health First Aid course helping develop a supportive and healthy working environment

Twelve SWSPHN staff recently completed a Mental Health First Aid training course presented by SWSPHN’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Program...
22 November 2024

‘A Good Death’ local health forum report now available

  Limited awareness of available services, cultural sensitivities, and logistical barriers are among the key barriers to South Western Sydney...
20 November 2024

Troubleshooting MyMedicare system issues: tips for GPs

GPs using MyMedicare may be experiencing some system glitches when it comes to registering patient lists or individual details. SWSPHN’s...
20 November 2024

Skeletons on show as bone bus drops in

The Bone Bus rolled into Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Centre (AMS) in Airds on October 31, but it wasn’t there to...
13 November 2024