Finding the Right Care for Vulnerable Older People in Western Sydney
Care Finder Launch event attendees from Western Sydney Primary Health Network, Aspire4Life, Your Side and Parliament (from left to right):Michelle Marchant, Michael Scurrah, Kristy Butler, Peter Smales, Allison Carter, Hon. Mark Hodges, Tracey Spicer, Elizabeth Foxhall, Michelle Quinn, Jelly Magirazi, Brittany Jack and Paul Tratt. The aged care system is complex, and some people find […]
Specialised Care for Young People Experiencing or At Risk of Psychosis
Psychosis can be very frightening for the person experiencing it. People with psychosis have difficulty interpreting the world around them and may experience hallucinations, such as hearing voices that aren’t there. In severe cases, someone with psychosis may be at risk of self-harm, or harming others. About one in every 200 adult Australians will experience […]
New General Practice Workforce Planning and Prioritisation Program
Some communities in NSW and ACT currently, or are predicted to, experience GP service shortfalls due to changes in community needs or workforce shortages. This is based on the feedback from local and regional communities and the information about the current and forecasted health care needs. In response to this concern, the Department of Health […]
Finding the Costs of Specialist Services
Understanding the potential out-of-pocket medical costs can be confusing and worrying for people who require specialist services. Health professionals are best placed to recommend ways patients can learn more about possible additional and unexpected costs and help manage their concerns. The Department of Health and Aged Care launched the Medical Costs Finder tool to provide […]
Advancing Reconciliation in Western Sydney
National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 June 2023) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The ‘Be a Voice for Generations’ theme encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible […]
Preventing and Managing Chronic Health Conditions in CALD Communities
Chronic conditions are an ongoing cause of substantial ill health, disability and premature death, making them an important health concern that often requires long-term management by individuals and health professionals. The Western Sydney population has a higher prevalence of health risk factors than the Metropolitan Sydney population, including smoking, physical inactivity and obesity. These […]
Maintaining the Best Quality of Life for Palliative Care Patients
Palliative care is considered a human right, however, only approximately 14% of people worldwide who need palliative care receive it[1]. Palliative care is not just about dying but is an approach that improves the quality of life of people with a life-threatening illness and their families. This includes the prevention and relief from the […]
HealthPathways: A Fundamental Tool for All Health Professionals
As the Western Sydney Primary Health Network, we’ve partnered with the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), and the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) for ten years to deliver the Western Sydney HealthPathways tool. This valuable online resource provides health professionals with quick and easy access to localised, up-to-date, evidence-based information, resources, and referral options […]
WentWest’s Coralie Wales Receives OAM for Service to Community Health
WentWest is incredibly proud to announce that our Community Partnerships Lead Facilitator, Dr Coralie Wales, has received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for her service to community health. Coralie shares, ‘This should be an award for all of us as we harness our power collectively to work with communities towards health equity and […]
Transforming Health and Wellbeing in Western Sydney
WentWest, Blacktown City Council and the Mt Druitt Medical Practitioners Association (MDMPA) are pleased to announce the establishment of a new local health hub, Healthicare. After more than 20 years of general practitioners and WentWest seeking reforms to primary health care, Healthicare is WentWest working with our partners in Western Sydney to do things […]