Sydney’s United Approach to Refugee Mental Health
Supporting people affected by the Gaza conflict is the focus of a recent mental health initiative offering tailored local services, and culturally sensitive support that’s improving emotional wellbeing and community connection. A joint initiative of Western Sydney, Central and Eastern Sydney and Sydney North Primary Health Networks, The Wellness and Resilience: Gaza Conflict Project tailored […]
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 […]
Broad Spectrum Changes to Antibiotic Guidelines
An unprecedented major update to antibiotic prescribing in primary care has been released by Therapeutic Guidelines. In the first of a three-stage release, the update focuses on common infections treated by GPs and treatment of serious infections managed in hospitals. In response to a changing clinical environment, Therapeutic Guidelines conducted the comprehensive multidisciplinary review of […]
Shape the Future of Western Sydney GP Placements
Now is your chance to have a direct impact on the future of general practice in Western Sydney. The GP Workforce Planning and Prioritisation (WPP) consortium partners for ACT and NSW are reaching out to all GPs, GP Supervisors, GP registrars, Junior Medical Officers and Medical Students in Western Sydney. The goal of the GP […]
Tools to Target Quality Improvement in Practices
Quality improvement is at the core of WentWest’s work, and includes team-based approaches, peer review, reflective practice, best practice, and data analysis. Quality improvement (QI) involves regularly reviewing and developing processes within general practice to provide better quality care. Quality improvement aims to bring about positive change in practices and positively impact patient health […]
COVID-19 Resources for Practices
With COVID-19 numbers rising in Western Sydney, we recognise the essential work of primary care professionals in successfully delivering the vaccine rollout, stopping the spread of COVID-19, and protecting our community. The following resources are designed to help your practice deliver safe, quality care to your patients and staff during these challenging times. Access […]
Caring for staff through COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed the way that health professionals deliver patient-centred care. Public restrictions protecting against the pandemic have challenged normal practice, and the primary care sector has never been under so much pressure. Studies from Phoenix Australia, the Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health, show that health care workers across the system are feeling the […]
Practices are Invited to Participate in a Free Trial: AuTOMATIC Study
To improve immunisation rates in Western Sydney, GPs are invited to be a part of the AuTOMATIC Study to determine whether personalised SMS reminders are effective for improving the uptake and timeliness of routine vaccination among children. This is a trial, and the cost of the SMS is free for participating practices. The latest data on […]
Management of Type 2 Diabetes: A Handbook for General Practices
The Royal Australian College of General Practices (RACGP) and Diabetes Australia have united to support GPs in their management of type 2 diabetes with the launch of Management of type 2 diabetes: a handbook for general practice. GP’s play a central role in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes within the community. The […]
Western Sydney’s Dr Sithamparapillai Thava Seelan Awarded OAM
Dr Sithamparapillai Thava Seelan, OAM We would like to congratulate Dr Thava Seelan from Bridgeview Medical Practice in Toongabbie, on being awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM), during the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. This prestigious award recognises individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service or contributions to their communities, with Dr Seelan being recognised for […]