Do you prefer ePrescribing or paper prescriptions?

Do you prefer ePrescribing or paper prescriptions?

Do you use electronic prescribing (ePrescribing) and Active Script Lists (ASL)? Do you talk to your patients about the benefits...
01 July 2025

Flood and storm health risks and how to protect yourself

Understanding flood and storm health risks Flood and storm health risks can affect your safety and wellbeing. Knowing what to...
26 June 2025

Recommend free breast screening to your patients

BreastScreen NSW has released clinic screening dates for South Western Sydney for July to December. Bankstown permanent clinic – Saturday...
25 June 2025

Evidence-based parenting support available for local families

Being a parent is the most important job a person can have. But it can also be isolating for parents,...
24 June 2025
GP support for children when parents live with mental health issues

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