GPs, practice nurses, practice staff and allied health professionals can stay up-to-date with the latest news and media releases from your Primary Health Network. 

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September 11

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Suicide Prevention: A Call to Action for Health Care Providers

In 2023, there were 934 suspected or confirmed suicide deaths recorded in NSW[1]. Health care providers are often on the frontline of mental health c...

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September 5

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WentWest Receives Highly Commended in Health 2024 Core Values Award

Dr Coralie Wales, Lead Facilitator, Community Partnerships at WentWest, with Judith Murray, Greg Kilby, Tapan Bhasvar and Joseph Meyer from the Wester...

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September 4

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Electronic Referral System Expands in Western Sydney

The introduction of electronic referrals (eReferrals) was established as a state-wide project to improve the quality and safety of referral processes,...

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August 29

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Helping Young People with Alcohol and Other Drug Dependencies

Many young Australians aged 12-17 years frequently consume alcohol, with many engaging in regular risky drinking practices[1]. In 2022-23, it was also...

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August 28

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Creating a More Accessible, Affordable and Available Health Care System

Professor Anne-Marie Hennessy AM, Deputy Executive Dean Westmead, Faculty of Medicine and Health at The University of Sydney; Dr Keith McDonald, CEO o...

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