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

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

Macarthur MP Dr Mike Freelander praised the work of the team at the recently opened headspace centre at Oran Park...
25 February 2025
Macarthur MP Dr Mike Freelander with SWSPHN CEO Dr Keith McDonald PhD, and staff from SWSPHN, headspace and Grand Pacific Health

Join study to improve COPD care and patient outcomes

South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) is supporting a research project evaluating two new local healthcare strategies aimed at improving chronic...
20 February 2025

Mpox update: vaccination, testing & prevention for clinicians

As Mardi Gras approaches, it’s important for clinicians to stay informed about the latest mpox updates, including vaccination, testing and...
18 February 2025

MyMedicare program guidance available

MyMedicare Program Guidelines published on 6 January 2025 contain detailed information and guidance for practices, GPs and patients who wish...
18 February 2025
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RSV vaccine available for pregnant women

As part of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Prevention Program, NSW Health has made the Abrysvo vaccine available for women...
11 February 2025

SWSPHN staff member joins Dementia 100 Panel to improve dementia and palliative care in Australia

South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) Integration and Priority Populations Coordinator Kate Noble was selected to join The Dementia 100 panel,...
07 February 2025
SWSPHN Integration and Priority Populations Coordinator Kate Noble at the 'A journey into Sorry Business' launch

Workforce Incentive Program: funding to expand your practice team

The Workforce Incentive Program Practice Stream offers financial incentives to help general practices employ additional health professionals. This funding gives...
05 February 2025
Engage an allied health professional such as a physiotherapist to work at your practice using the WIP-Stream

Practice Nurse Profile – Maree Carlson

When Maree Carlson discovered she wasn’t so good at making beds she decided to pursue a career as a general...
04 February 2025
Practice nurse Maree Carlson

Local health forum: Breaking barriers: Help shape the future of alcohol and other drug support in South Western Sydney

In South Western Sydney the demand for alcohol and other drugs (AOD) support services has increased over the past 10...
29 January 2025
SWSPHN Local Health forum alcohol and other drug support

Reproductive and sexual health courses for nurses and doctors

Family Planning Australia is offering two courses for health professionals looking to expand their skills in reproductive and sexual health....
28 January 2025