Bat bites and scratches – what to do?

Bat bites and scratches – what to do?

The South Western Sydney Public Health Unit would like to remind GPs to always consider the risk of Australian Bat...
25 January 2021

NSW Health has updated advice for RACFs and Home Care Services

NSW Health has provided the following advice in relation to Residential Aged Care Facilities and Home Care Services. As of...
12 January 2021

Timely reminder of why ‘one case matters’

Given the recent COVID-19 outbreak on the Northern Beaches, the RACGP’s presentation to our most recent CPD webinar on infection...
22 December 2020

New group forms to encourage community to ‘rethink addiction’

Rethink Addiction is an independent group of like-minded organisations which has been formed to educate and advocate for the need to...
12 December 2020

Extension of the COVID-19 support line

Senior Australians who would like information and support are encouraged to contact the Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line on 1800 171...
12 December 2020

Our Regional Mental Health Plan launched at virtual event

After three years and lots of hard work, SWSPHN and SWSLHD have launched our Regional Mental Health and Suicide Prevention...
30 November 2020

New co-ordinated, team-care approach aims to improve outcomes for patients

As those working in general practice know only too well, patients with complex health needs typically suffer from multiple chronic...
30 November 2020

GP Profile – Dr Marwan Toma

Dr Marwan Toma who works at Valley Plaza Medical Centre and Holsworthy Health Centre enjoys looking after people of all...
30 November 2020

Stand up, speak out during the 16 Days of Activism

Tragically, one woman on average dies in Australia as a result of domestic violence every week. A number of significant...
20 November 2020

New support program for people recently diagnosed with dementia

Dementia Australia has begun to offer a new support program for people recently diagnosed with dementia. The program includes six...
16 November 2020