The noticeboard is a place for community members to find the latest health news about activities, programs, training and education in Western Sydney.
Easter and ANZAC Day Holiday Operating Hours
Over the Easter and ANZAC Day holiday period, regular GP hours may change. If you require medical assistance from a GP over either of these periods, please view our Easter and ANZAC Day Operating Hours information sheet.
Introducing the 2kg Challenge
Western Sydney is home to over 1.1 million adults, with an estimated 38% of our region at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Both a healthy diet and appropriate physical activity contribute to reduced risk of diabetes, heart disease, dementia and some cancers. That’s why Western Sydney Changing Diabetes collaborative have launched the 2kg Challenge to help our community beat diabetes.
New Vaping Regulations in Australia
The laws on vaping (use of e-cigarettes) in Australia changed on 1 July 2024. This is to protect our community from the harms of vaping and nicotine dependence. All vapes in Australia – whether they contain nicotine or not – are now regulated as therapeutic goods, which means they are only available at pharmacies.
Until 30 September 2024, all patients will need a prescription from a doctor or nurse practitioner to purchase vapes containing nicotine.
From 1 October 2024, patients aged 18 years and over will be able to purchase nicotine vapes from pharmacies without a prescription. People aged under 18 years will still need a prescription.
13YARN: 24/7 National Crisis Line Support for Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islanders
Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islanders have access to a 24/7 national crisis support telephone service, ensuring they can receive culturally safe and appropriate health services where and when they are needed.
For more information visit the Department of Health website.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program: Eligibility Criteria Expanded
People aged 45-49 years can now order a free bowel cancer screening test kit online or receive one from their doctor as part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. People aged 50-74 years will still be sent a kit to their home every two years.
Visit the Department of Health and Aged Care website for more information about the changes to bowel cancer screening eligibility.
COVID-19
Visit our dedicated COVID-19 webpage to stay up-to-date, including the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines on our COVID-19 Vaccination webpage and information on COVID-19 tests on our COVID-19 Testing webpage.
Benestar's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support Line
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support Line connects callers to Benestar’s team of clinicians, who either identify as or have in-depth cultural awareness and experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Support is available face-to-face or via telephone.
Live Life Get Active
Live Life Get Active (LLGA) is a registered health promotion charity that specifically looks at addressing health, fitness and happiness issues facing people today. LLGA connects community members to online forums, free in-person fitness classes and online wellbeing resources.
For more information, visit the Live Life Get Active website.
Information on this page is correct as of 20 February 2025.