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 […]
Annual Review 2020/21: Innovate and Create
Our latest Annual Review, ‘Innovate and Create’, celebrates a successful 2020/21, during which WentWest supported 352 Western Sydney general practices, and funded $29.3M in commissioned services and grants in Western Sydney. The theme of the report reflects our advancement in utilising new technologies and adopting collaborative methodologies to progress health reform in our region. Stepping […]
New home for Western Sydney Primary Health Network
WentWest, the Western Sydney Primary Health Network, is excited to announce our relocation to two new bespoke office spaces in 2022/2023. After 20 years of dedication to improving the health of Western Sydney, WentWest is broadening its impact and connection to the community. We are moving out of our current Blacktown base into two […]
Local Services Tackle AOD Dependency Trends
WentWest Commissioning and Marcomms teams visiting the Youth Off the Streets (YOTS) AOD program for young people Did you know we commission nine AOD services in Western Sydney? Commissioning services that help our community achieve drug addiction-free lives is a priority area for WentWest. Our programs assist a range of priority groups, including Aboriginal and […]
NSW PHNs Target COVID-19 Vaccination Rates and Mental Health
Over the past few months, WentWest has brought together a group of NSW Primary Health Networks to collaborate on a joint COVID-19 vaccination and mental health campaign. Whilst NSW celebrates surpassing 85% double-dose vaccination rates, there is a need to ensure that community members’ ongoing physical and mental health remains a priority. As the […]
Needs Survey: the Feedback that’s Fuelling Primary Care Transformation
Last year, 453 primary care health professionals responded to our Western Sydney Needs Survey to help us better understand the health challenges in our region, and how to progress the health of our communities. As the Western Sydney Primary Health Network, WentWest relies on these annual surveys to guide service design and drive quality improvement initiatives in Western Sydney. Understanding localised needs allows us to develop initiatives and allocate resources that provide the best support to primary care […]
GoShare – Digital Information Direct to Patients
Struggling for ways to remotely share information with patients? GoShare is a free resource for all general practices in Western Sydney that empowers patients to manage their health conditions through access to tailored information bundles. GoShare saves on time and print-outs by allowing health professionals to collate and disseminate resources to patients at the click […]
WentWest Stories Launch
WentWest is pleased to announce the launch of our WentWest Stories project. These stories celebrate the dedication of our staff, the impact of our programs, the commitment of our health professionals, and the resilience of our community. Our passion for equitable health care drives us as individuals and as an organisation, and unites us as we work with partners towards […]
Western Sydney Practice Wins Data Quality Award
Western Sydney Practice Wins Data Quality Award On Thursday 16 September, Western Sydney general practice, Lejeune Family Medical Practice, was announced as the winner of the Pen CS Data Quality Award. The Pen CS Awards celebrate excellence in data-driven quality improvement in general practice and Aboriginal medical services across Australia, and we are incredibly proud that […]
Western Sydney Kids Early Years Network
WentWest is excited to announce the rollout of the Western Sydney Kids Early Years (KEYS) Network. Over the past month, KEYS has begun taking referrals to connect families in Western Sydney to essential support services. A revolutionary new approach to align health and social sector goals, KEYS is the first network of its kind in […]