Western Sydney Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Joint Regional Plan 2024-2025
As the Western Sydney Primary Health Network (WSPHN), we are committed to a mentally healthy and inclusive Western Sydney community. The Western Sydney Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Joint Regional Plan 2024-2025 (the Plan) strengthens our commitment to the region and to working collaboratively with our partners, Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) and Sydney […]
Improving Cardiology Care – National Heart Week
Next week is Heart Week, Australia’s national heart health awareness week which is held in May every year. The Week provides an opportunity for the Australian public and health professionals to start a conversation about heart health and take positive steps to reduce heart disease risks. The Western Sydney Cardiology program aims to improve cardiology […]
Helping People with Complex Mental Health Needs
We have been working with One Door Mental Health (One Door) for over four years to provide recovery-focused programs in non-clinical environments to help people with complex mental health needs build meaningful, safe lives in the community. Over half of their national team have lived experience, which can help build relationships with clients on connection […]
AOD Services for People from Multicultural Backgrounds
People from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) or refugee backgrounds can be more vulnerable to alcohol and other drug (AOD) use due to a history of torture, trauma, grief and loss. This can also be exacerbated by family stressors, unemployment, language barriers, and lack of awareness of culturally appropriate services available[1]. AOD Multicultural Programs We […]
New Directory of Health Services Launches in Western Sydney
We are excited to announce we have launched Healthy Western Sydney, a free service directory for community members and health professionals in Western Sydney. The directory currently offers information on aged care, dementia and palliative care services in Western Sydney and we plan to expand to include other services in the future. Information available in […]
WentWest Welcomes its New CEO
WentWest is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Newton as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Andrew joins us from his most recent role as CEO of Northern Beaches Hospital, Healthscope, where he has exemplified outstanding leadership and vision for over four years. Andrew brings a wealth of experience to WentWest, spanning public and […]
Celebrating Healthy Children in Western Sydney
Our annual Immunisation Bike Competition began in 2011 to incentivise parents to immunise their children on time and improve childhood immunisation rates in Western Sydney. We would like to thank the 110 general practices which partnered with us in our latest campaign period (1 October 2023 to 31 January 2024), especially to the following practices […]
HealthPathways Continues to Expand to Support Health Professionals
Western Sydney HealthPathways is an online tool that provides health professionals with local clinical information and resources about managing medical conditions and referral options for their patients. Western Sydney HealthPathways was established in 2013 as a partnership between the Western Sydney Primary Health Network (WSPHN), Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) and Sydney Children’s Hospitals […]
Preparing For and Protecting Against Winter Illnesses
As we enter the cooler months of the year, it is important to implement winter preparedness activities to ensure the health and safety of our community. Influenza (flu) cases tend to peak between June and September in Australia each year as the temperature starts to drop. Vaccination is the best protection against respiratory illnesses such […]
Helping Young People Quit Vaping and E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes, also known as vapes, are filled with liquids which typically contain nicotine, artificial flavourings and various chemicals. The liquid is heated into a vapour which is then inhaled into the users lungs. Unlike cigarettes, they do not contain tobacco. Electronic cigarettes can be harmful to users and non-users who are exposed to the aerosols […]