Supporting Allied Health Professionals in Western Sydney
As the Western Sydney Primary Health Network (WSPHN), WentWest is focused on addressing both regional and national health challenges. Together with health professionals, partners from both the health and hospital sector and community members, WentWest seeks to identify gaps and commission solutions for better health outcomes. We support primary healthcare providers to deliver high quality patient-centred care and implement models that reflect best practice and enhance multidisciplinary team care.
As part of this, WSPHN is expanding its work with local allied health providers to improve patient care, integration and access to services. We have established a dedicated allied health portfolio within our Primary Care Workforce team to lead this work and ensure comprehensive allied health workforce support in Western Sydney.
How We Support Allied Health Professionals
We are committed to creating practical and meaningful opportunities for the allied health workforce in Western Sydney.
Here’s how you can get involved.
WentWest provides tailored training and professional development for health care providers in Western Sydney.
Stay current with multidisciplinary CPD events, local workshops and cross-sector webinars designed to build skills and collaboration.
Check out our Events Calendar to see what’s going on in our region.
The Western Sydney Health News newsletter features health care updates, resources, and upcoming events for health care professionals
Stay updated by signing up to our Newsletter
We can help you navigate and adopt the following digital health tools
Commissioning and grant programs provide AHPs opportunities to expand their services, engage in multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the development of tailored health interventions that meet local population needs. For more information, visit our commissioning and grant opportunities
Discover key resources to support allied health providers in Western Sydney. Explore the
- Framework – National PHN Allied Health Engagement
- Toolkit – National PHN Allied Health Engagement
- Case Studies – National PHN Allied Health Engagement
The Toolkit provides the framework for how PHNs across Australia can support AHPs in private practice and we bring this to life local priority areas like Aboriginal health, mental health, aged care, e-health, population health and workforce support.
Policy and clinical changes impacting allied health. Strengthening Medicare reforms include:
Upcoming Changes:
- MyMedicare
- Allied health referrals for GP chronic condition management plans (GPCCMP) (started 1 July 2025)
Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) - Practice Stream
WSPHN promotes the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) Practice Stream, which provides financial incentives to help general practices employ allied health professionals and support multidisciplinary, team-based care.
The program enables general practices to engage a range of health professionals including:
- nurses
- midwives
- allied health professionals
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and health practitioners.
The WIP–Practice Stream gives primary care practices greater flexibility to address local health needs and service gaps, particularly for older people and those with chronic or complex conditions. It complements and strengthens existing services rather than replacing them.
Translation and Interpreting Service (TIS National)
TIS National provides free interpreters for eligible consultations with culturally and linguistically diverse patients under the Free Interpreting Service (FIS).
Eligibility is limited to private allied health professionals in specific disciplines and locations. Apply via the TIS National website.
- the pharmacy has a PBS approval number or the pharmacist is AHPRA-registered
- they work in a community setting
- the client is eligible for Medicare
Other allied health professionals are eligible if:
- the practice is in the Blacktown LGA
- the service is provided by a qualified professional in an eligible discipline
- the patient holds a Medicare card
Visit the TIS National website for details and registration.
Healthcare Neighbourhood Networking Opportunities
WentWest hosts regular “Health Care Neighbourhood Networking Events” to connect local healthcare professionals, with a specific event scheduled for the each LGA. These events are designed to build relationships, raise awareness of services and improve healthcare outcomes by fostering collaboration between providers.
Visit our event calendar for upcoming networking opportunities.
Contact Us
We are here to support allied health professionals in Western Sydney. If you have any questions or want to collaborate, contact our Allied Health Workforce Team:
Phone: (02) 8811 7117
Email: support@wentwest.com.au
