New Western Sydney Dementia Handbook
Statistics show more than 400,000 Australians are living with dementia and 12,000 of those people live in Western Sydney(1). Around half of the people living with dementia remain undiagnosed. We have developed a Western Sydney Dementia Handbook to assist your patients and their loved ones, in accessing the support needed from the time of a dementia […]
Reconciliation is Needed Now More Than Ever in Our Western Sydney Region
National Reconciliation Week (NRW), held between 27 May and 3 June, 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. This year’s NRW theme is ‘Now more than ever’ reminding us that in every circumstance, […]
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 […]
Inaugural Cumberland Health Care Neighbourhood Networking Event
Michelle Quinn, Interim CEO at WentWest, Judith Harkness, Councillor Ola Hamed, Deputy Mayor at Cumberland Council, Jane Assange, Director of the Primary Care Transformation and Integration team at WentWest On Thursday 22 February, the WentWest team hosted the inaugural Cumberland Health Care Neighbourhood Networking event. Having identified the need for greater connection in health care […]
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 […]
WentWest Moves to Innovative New Premises in Westmead
12 May 2022 It’s an exciting time for WentWest as we move into our new purpose-built home at the Innovation Quarter (iQ), 160 Hawkesbury Road in Westmead’s health precinct. We are looking forward to the opportunity to broaden our impact and connection to the community while embracing new and innovative ways of working. The relocation […]
AuTOMATIC Study Aims to Improve Immunisation Rates in Western Sydney
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. The study is led by researchers at the Telethon Kids Institute, SmartVax in Perth, Western Australia and supported […]
The Way Back Support Service in Western Sydney
In a bid to close a critical gap in our region and support people who have presented to an emergency department following an attempt at suicide or experiencing a suicidal crisis, we are pleased to announce Neami National as the successful provider to deliver The Way Back Support Service. The Way Back is a non-clinical, […]
Advice for Vaccine Providers in Western Sydney: National Immunisation Program Schedule Change
On Wednesday 1 July 2020, significant changes were made to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule. These changes impact all vaccination providers, and the following information will assist you with implementing the new schedule. The changes are being implemented following recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation and other clinical experts to improve […]
Three New Western Sydney HealthPathways
Western Sydney HealthPathways provides health professionals with relevant and practical clinical information on managing medical conditions and local patient referral options. The dedicated HealthPathways team, in collaboration with local GPs, nurses, medical experts, Western Sydney Local Health District, and the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, continually localise new pathways and review existing pathways to ensure they […]