Act now to prevent Otitis Media

Act now to prevent Otitis Media

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children experience some of the highest rates of Otitis Media and associated hearing loss in...
21 September 2023
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Heatwaves can impact chronic conditions and medications

This week has been a timely reminder extreme heat can have a serious impact on people’s health. Heatwaves and hot...
20 September 2023

Community urged to think about costs of gambling harm

GambleAware Week, 16 to 22 October, is an annual initiative to increase awareness of gambling and gambling harm. It’s an...
19 September 2023

Your support needed to improve SafeScript NSW data quality

SafeScript NSW is part of NSW Health’s commitment to reduce harm from monitored medicines and help save lives. The prescribing...
19 September 2023

Webinar outlines GPs’ obligations, responsibilities under the voluntary assisted dying legislation

From 28 November 2023, eligible people will have the choice to access voluntary assisted dying in NSW. From November, patients...
19 September 2023

Heart smart: how technology is saving lives

World Heart Day, marked each year on 29 September, aims to raise awareness about cardiovascular health and promote heart-healthy habits....
19 September 2023

SWSPHN to focus on importance of healthcare during a disaster at Wollondilly expo

SWSPHN’s Disaster Management team will be sharing information about the importance of healthcare during a disaster or emergency, at the...
14 September 2023

The importance of having a continuous data quality focus

What is data quality? Data quality is the degree to which a given dataset meets requirements on accuracy, completeness, consistency,...
14 September 2023

Advice, support available to GPs caring for patients with mental health concerns

The Commonwealth has introduced a new GP Psychiatry Support Line to support GPs to access psychiatrist advice directly. Local GPs...
12 September 2023

Funding increase for the Workforce Incentive Program – Practice Stream

The Australian Government has increased funding for the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) – Practice Stream. This aims to help more...
12 September 2023