Citizens’ Assembly Help Improve Local Health Outcomes
The Wester Sydney Primary Health Network Citizens’ Assembly has continued to progress recommendations of the Citizens’ Juries held in 2023. As the official Consumer Advisory Committee of the PHN, the Citizens’ Assembly provide unique insights into the gaps and opportunities to improve health services for residents of Western Sydney. WentWest Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Specialist, […]
Focus on First Nations Health Outcomes for NAIDOC 2025
NAIDOC Week (6 – 13 July) is a very special event for Western Sydney’s First Nations residents. As home to one of the largest urban Indigenous populations in Australia, Western Sydney was filled with cultural pride and community spirit, with many organisations, community groups, and local councils hosting a variety of NAIDOC-dedicated events. WentWest representatives […]
STARTTS Visit to WentWest in Refugee Week and Pride Month
Western Sydney Health professionals are urged to do cultural inclusivity training and consider displaying rainbow flags and accreditation. The suggestion was made as part of a special WentWest event to commemorate Pride Month and Refugee Week. Staff from the NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) talked to WentWest […]
New Mental Health and Wellbeing Program Launches at Northwest Community Services
Free counselling services are now available for Western Sydney residents. With two in five people experiencing mental health issues in their lifetime, the service will cater for people of all ages. Run by NorthWest Community Services (NWCS), the service is funded by the Western Sydney Primary Health Network. WSPHN Chief Executive, Andrew Newton said […]
MyMedicare Accreditation
All MyMedicare Registered Practices must keep their Accreditation Details up to date in the MyMedicare system to maintain MyMedicare eligibility and ensure incentive payments are not impacted. Information for practices on how to update these details is available at slide 9 of the following HPE resource. Practices may reach out to Services Australia or their […]
Florence is Here in Time for International Nurses Day
Western Sydney Primary Health Network (WSPHN) is excited to announce our role as a launch partner for Florence — a new, free app designed to support the professional growth of nurses. Florence was developed by the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) and is designed to give nurses more control over their career development. Whether you’re […]
Being Prepared for Winter Illness and How to Protect Yourself This Winter
Western Sydney could be entering a challenging winter with influenza and other respiratory illnesses already on the rise, according to the latest data from the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System. Western Sydney Primary Health Network Clinical Director, Dr Michael Fasher has called on clinicians to begin their annual vaccination programs now in readiness for the […]
Educate your Patients about Lymphoedema
A known potential side effect of cancer treatment, Lymphoedema is a permanent swelling that occurs due to a disruption or deficiency of the lymphatic system. There is a general lack of awareness of the condition in the community, and many people treated for cancer are unaware that they are at risk of developing Lymphoedema. The […]
Women’s Health Week: A Timely Reminder to Reschedule Missed Health Checks
Jean Hailes is a leader in women’s health, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of all women in Australia throughout their lives. We are supporting their national campaign to encourage women, communities and organisations to focus on all aspects of women’s health. Women’s Health Week aims to improve the health of all women in […]
National Diabetes Week
This year, National Diabetes Week runs from 12 – 18 July, with the focus on supporting the emotional and mental health of people living with diabetes. The daily burden of living with diabetes can be significant. It is estimated that people with diabetes face up to 180 diabetes-related decisions every day, that is more than […]