09 Jun 2026
Supporting Child Development Concerns in General Practice
Concerns raised by childcare centres and preschools can be a helpful addition to developmental assessments in general practice.
04 Jun 2026
Cervical Screening Skills Training Boosts Confidence Among Practice Nurses in South Western Sydney
Practice nurses in South Western Sydney have improved their skills and confidence in cervical screening after completing specialised training designed to expand screening services in general practice.
01 Jun 2026
New care finder service expands support for older people in South Western Sydney
A new provider has been added to the care finder program in South Western Sydney to improve access to aged care support for vulnerable older people.
26 May 2026
GPs Encouraged to Improve Inclusive Care for Rainbow Families
General practices across Australia are being reminded to provide more inclusive and respectful care for rainbow families, including LGBTQIA+ parents and carers.
26 May 2026
New Guidance Helps GPs Refer Patients to End-of-Life Home Care Pathway
The Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has released new guidance to help GPs refer eligible patients to the End-of-Life Pathway under the Support at Home program.
26 May 2026
Doctors Urged to Watch for Ebola Symptoms After Global Health Alert
Health authorities are reminding Australian GPs and healthcare workers to stay alert for signs of Ebola virus disease after outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda were declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
21 May 2026
Conference Opens Registrations to Support the Future of General Practice
Registrations are now open for South Western Sydney Primary Health Network’s (SWSPHN) 2026 annual conference, focused on strengthening the long-term viability and sustainability of general practice.
15 May 2026
New Board Chair focuses on equity and improving access to healthcare
South Western Sydney PHN has appointed Karen Edwards as its new Board Chair, with a strong focus on improving healthcare access, equity, and service delivery across the region.
23 Apr 2026
Conference to focus on future of general practice sustainability
General practice teams across South Western Sydney are being invited to a free conference in October 2026 that will focus on how practices can stay financially and operationally sustainable.
12 May 2026
Fully funded Husky licences now available for general practices across SWSPHN
South Western Sydney PHN is offering fully funded Husky licences to up to 100 general practices across the region, supporting improved data use, prevention, and chronic disease management.