Attending cancer screening gatherings was life-changing for some participants

Attending cancer screening gatherings was life-changing for some participants

A six-month cancer screening incentive scheme in South Western Sydney has wound up, with a final progress report highlighting positive...
28 November 2023

New antenatal syphilis screen introduced

NSW Health has introduced a second universal antenatal syphilis screen at 26 to 28 weeks gestation and additional screening for...
27 November 2023

Suicide Prevention Co-design report now available

Consultations and research to gain insights on how to provide better support and reduce the risks of suicide throughout South...
24 November 2023

Voluntary assisted dying available in NSW from 28 November: the criteria and the process

Jump to information for healthcare providers   The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2022 comes into effect on 28 November 2023,...
23 November 2023

New Covid-19 vaccines available to target current variants

The Australian Government has approved the use of new COVID-19 XBB 1.5 vaccines. All available COVID-19 vaccines continue to provide...
22 November 2023

Your practice is invited to participate in WEAR-IT research

Practices are invited to participate in the Wearables Integrated Technology to support healthy behaviours in people with type 2 diabetes...
21 November 2023

Easy referral system for care finder program

GPs across the South Western Sydney can refer to the care finder program using this one-page referral form available as...
21 November 2023

headspace Bankstown presentation focuses on building cultural capability and safety

SWSPHN-funded headspace Bankstown featured at the recent headspace NSW and ACT state meeting at Parliament House. headspace Bankstown staff presented...
20 November 2023
headspace NSW and ACT state meeting at the Parliament of NSW, Sydney.

Comments invited on COPD Clinical Care Standard

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is inviting comments on the draft Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease...
17 November 2023

Supporting and celebrating our Elders at expo

SWSPHN staff attended the Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council Caring for Elders Expo 2023 at the Liverpool Catholic Club this...
16 November 2023
Workforce Engagement Officer Marina Hagarty (left) and Integration and Priority Populations Coordinator Ivan Broome (right) at Elders Expo.