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 […]
Cultivating Community to Improve Health Outcomes
Western Sydney has one of the largest populations of First Nations peoples in Australia, with over 20,537 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples calling Western Sydney, on Darug land, home[i]. Unfortunately, despite improvements to the life expectancy of First Nations peoples, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children born in NSW between 2020-2022 are still expected […]
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 […]
Giving People a Head Start in Finding the Right Mental Health Support
The growing use of technology and web-based sources has given people direct access to a wide range of available mental health services. However, it can be difficult for people to find the right services for their needs. To assist in connecting community and health professionals with the right services, we commission Headstart. Headstart is an […]
Beat the Heat in Western Sydney
While severe weather can occur at any time of the year, October to April is the peak time for severe weather in Western Sydney. During these months, it is not uncommon to experience conditions such as heatwaves, bushfires, severe thunderstorms and floods. Western Sydney, home to over 2.5 million people, is typically 6-10 degrees hotter […]
Post Pandemic Mental Health Support: PsychCentral
PsychCentral provides culturally competent services to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in Western Sydney. Originating in 2005 in South Western Sydney, the team has since expanded its locations to include a Westmead office to cater to the local CALD community. PsychCentral is a skilled team of allied health professionals who […]