Early HIV testing in primary care key to better outcomes

Early HIV testing in primary care key to better outcomes

Early HIV testing in primary care helps reduce late diagnoses, especially in Greater Western Sydney, which accounts for a third...
24 June 2025
South Western Sydney Local Health District staff specialist Dr Rachael Thomas - early HIV testing in primary care

2025 Health Needs Assessment: key issues in South Western Sydney

SWSPHN’s 2025 Health Needs Assessment asks three key questions: What do we have? What else do we need? How do...
24 June 2025

New service expands, enhances support after a suicide attempt

A new service opening in South Western Sydney later this year will expand and enhance the free support available to...
20 June 2025

New service in Oran Park offers mental health support to local youth

Young people living in South Western Sydney are benefiting from a new mental health support service, headspace Oran Park. South...
19 June 2025

Lead exposure: factsheets outline risks and tips for staying safe

South Western Sydney Local Health District has provided the following information sheets about exposure to lead. Key messages about lead...
19 June 2025

Have your say – draft State-wide Referral Criteria (Outpatient Services)

GPs are invited to provide feedback on draft State-wide Referral Criteria – NSW Public Specialist Outpatient Services in Phase 2a...
18 June 2025

LAST CHANCE: $300 GP payment incentive to attend IAR-DST training ends 30 June

The last chance for GPs to receive reimbursement to complete the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST)...
18 June 2025

Practice Census set to transform primary care planning in South Western Sydney

In a move aimed at strengthening the future of general practice across South Western Sydney, SWSPHN has launched its first-ever...
16 June 2025
SWSPHN Workforce Strategy Coordinator Hannah Reveley speaks about importance of Practice Census.

Preparing your practice for chronic disease management MBS changes

This QIPC newsletter article outlines practical steps general practices can take to prepare for the changes to chronic disease management...
13 June 2025

Gender diverse and trans(gender) children: how can a GP support families and affirm children?

While medical care options for trans children are unnecessary until puberty, families seek advice from GPs for young children. Parents...
10 June 2025
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