Dementia Forum Insights: CALD Support on the Rise
Dementia is one of the fastest-growing health challenges in Australia with an estimated 12,000 people living with dementia in Western Sydney and many remaining undiagnosed.[1] This issue was the focus of the Western Sydney Community Dementia Forum, held last week in Blacktown. Hosted by WentWest, and supported by Dementia Australia and the Western Sydney Local […]
Mt Druitt Community Health Centre Celebrates 50 Years of Impact in Western Sydney
Last week, WentWest proudly joined the celebration of Mt Druitt Community Health Centre’s 50th birthday — a remarkable milestone for a centre that continues to make a lasting impact in Western Sydney. Hosted by Integrated and Community Health (ICH), part of the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), the event honoured five decades of care, […]
Masterclass Mobilises Western Sydney Against Rising Diabetes Rates
More than half of Western Sydney’s population is overweight and at risk of developing type 2 diabetes (1), Western Sydney health professionals are taking the lead to address the problem. More than 450 gathered for the Western Sydney Diabetes Masterclass in Parramatta recently. Hosted by Western Sydney Diabetes, in partnership with WentWest, the Western Sydney PHN, and the Western […]
Immunisation Bike Competition Returns for 2025
Registrations are open for general practices in Western Sydney to join the 2025 Immunisation Bike Competition, running from 1 October 2025 to 31 January 2026 with Western Sydney one-year-old immunisation rates below target at 92%, the competition is a great opportunity for GPs to move the dial for their community. How it Works Children aged […]
Suicide Prevention Day: Focus on Western Sydney Women
On World Suicide Prevention Day, Western Sydney clinicians are being urged to provide extra support to women following a rise in suicide-related behaviours among women in the region. [i] The Western Sydney Primary Health Network is calling on health professionals to check in with women on their mental health during regular check-ups. Between 2018 and 2022, […]
Heart Foundation Walking Group at North Rocks Stratford Road Family Medical Practice
Health professionals can have a huge impact on their patients’ health through the Heart Foundation’s Walking program. North Rocks Stratford Road Family Medical Practice continues to run their Walking Group nearly 7 years after their first community walk. Members of the practice went to initial training and joined the first handful of walks with interested […]
WentWest at National Workforce Summit
“Primary Health Networks are well positioned to support primary care workforce planning using their deep local knowledge, established relationships, and ability to engage meaningfully with health professionals and communities.” WentWest Senior Manager Primary Care, Jasmine Glennan proudly co-presented at this week’s National Workforce Summit alongside Capital Health Network. Representing the NSW & ACT Workforce Planning and Prioritisation […]
BreastScreen NSW Service Opens at Blacktown
A new permanent BreastScreen NSW clinic has officially opened for appointments in the Blacktown CBD, providing women in the community with access to free breast screening services all year round. Minister for Health Ryan Park officially opened the new clinic, which will support the nearly 60 per cent of eligible women in Western Sydney Local […]
Cardiovascular Disease in Western Sydney: Recognise the Early Signs
Cardiovascular Disease is a major cause of death in Australia; responsible for causing around one in four (24%) of all deaths (1). In Western Sydney, many people face significant heart health challenges and have a high chance of developing cardiovascular diseases due to lifestyle factors such as Unhealthy Diet, Physical Activity, Smoking & Excessive Alcohol […]
WentWest and PERU Highlights at Health Hackathon 2025
The annual Health Hackathon returned to Westmead Hospital in June, bringing together bright young minds from Western Sydney schools to take charge of a healthier future for their communities. This two-day event is led by the Prevention Education and Research Unit (PERU), a division of the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) and proudly funded by the Western Sydney […]