Building Primary Care Workforce Capability Across Western Sydney
WentWest is committed to strengthening the capability, confidence and sustainability of the primary health care workforce across Western Sydney. Through a comprehensive program of education, training and professional development opportunities, WentWest supports general practitioners, practice nurses, allied health professionals, Aboriginal health workers, practice managers, pharmacists and other primary care professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
The education program is informed by local health priorities, emerging evidence, national reforms and the evolving needs of the primary care sector. Activities are designed to build knowledge, support quality improvement, encourage multidisciplinary collaboration and improve health outcomes for the Western Sydney community.
Who We Support
Education activities are available to:
- General practitioners
- Practice nurses and nurse practitioners
- Allied health professionals
- Pharmacists
- Aboriginal health workers and practitioners
- Practice managers and administrative staff
- Other primary care professionals
By bringing together professionals from across the sector, WentWest fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing and integrated models of care
For more information or support contact the Virtual Support team on 8811 7117 or email support@wentwest.com.au
Education & Training Opportunities
Education opportunities support general practitioners, practice nurses, nurse practitioners, practice managers and broader practice teams to strengthen clinical knowledge, quality improvement and patient-centred care.
- General Practice Support
- Accreditation Support
- Quality Improvement
Tailored support is available to assist practices in areas such as quality improvement, digital health, data quality, accreditation and workflow optimisation.
- Practice Development Support
- Virtual Support Team
- General Practice Support
For more information contact: support@wentwest.com.au
Nurses work collaboratively with GPs and other members of the practice team to provide safe and quality care.
We support practice nurses with a lot of training and events that are accredited by the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA). Some of these include:
- Asthma and Respiratory Management
- Child Growth and Development workshops and
- Health Care Homes specific training and networking
WentWest offers education that supports culturally safe and responsive care, helping improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other priority populations.
Related links:
- Aboriginal Health
- Cultural Awareness Training
- Cultural & Linguistically Diverse Communities
- Other Priority Populations
WentWest provides education and support to help practices optimise digital health systems, improve data quality and strengthen the use of digital tools in patient care.
Related links:
- Digital Health
- My Health Record Support
- Practice Support
The National Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Training Program supports health professionals to understand and apply the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Framework and the IAR Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) in practice.
Read more: Mental Health: Assessment & Decision (IAR-DST) Training – WentWest
Book Now: Training sessions are offered regularly throughout the year.
For more information contact: iar@wentwest.com.au
Learning opportunities support practices to embed continuous quality improvement, improve patient outcomes and meet accreditation standards.
- PIP QI Support
- Quality Improvement Resources
- Accreditation
For more information contact: support@wentwest.com.au
Collaborative Opportunities
At WentWest, we welcome opportunities to collaborate with external providers to deliver education and training that supports the Western Sydney Primary Care community. You can submit an External Education Expression of Interest Form which is reviewed by the WentWest Education working group, which meets quarterly to plan and assess the upcoming curriculum.
Learn more about Submitting Your External Education Expression of Interest Form
For more information or support contact the Virtual Support team on 8811 7117 or email support@wentwest.com.au
External Training and Education Requests
At WentWest, we welcome opportunities to collaborate with external providers to deliver education and training that supports the Western Sydney Primary Care community. You can submit an External Education Expression of Interest Form which is reviewed by the WentWest Education working group, which meets quarterly to plan and assess the upcoming curriculum.
Learn more about Submitting Your External Education Expression of Interest Form
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