Electronic prescriptions improving patient safety

Electronic prescriptions improving patient safety

Electronic prescriptions continue to provide Australians with convenient access to their medicines and improve safety by reducing the risk of...
18 June 2024

Access transcultural mental healthcare resources

The Transcultural Mental Health Centre has provided the following resources for general practices, following discussions at its recent Transcultural Mental...
18 June 2024

Using POLAR to cure hepatitis C

Hepatitis C (HCV) is a preventable disease due to the high effectiveness of modern treatments and the potential for early...
12 June 2024

Wollondilly community invited to take part in healthcare needs assessment consultations

Needs assessment consultations are taking place throughout June, July and August 2024 to better understand the unmet health and service...
11 June 2024

New report lists key priorities for supporting region’s primary care workforce

During March and April, SWSPHN held a series of Local Health Forums throughout the region. Community members, health professionals and...
07 June 2024

Alliance showcase highlights how working together can improve health outcomes

“Working together makes a difference”. This was the overriding message woven through presentations as members of the Fairfield City Health...
05 June 2024

Service Navigator provides tailored mental health support to our community

South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) has commissioned One Door Mental Health to support people struggling with severe mental...
05 June 2024

Project aims to identify health service gaps for culturally diverse communities

Research shows an individual in South Western Sydney is 2.6 times more likely to speak a language other than English,...
05 June 2024

Neighbourhood Centres: a ‘one stop shop’ for support for families and individuals

A Neighbourhood Centre is a good first point of contact for families and individuals, and is a place for local people...
05 June 2024
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Training aims to equip GPs to support those experiencing difficulties with their mental health

The General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) is currently providing a $600 reimbursement to GPs who have undertaken GPMHSC-accredited...
04 June 2024