21 Feb 2025
EOI: Multidisciplinary Team Care – Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) Program
Empower those at risk of, or experiencing chronic disease, to better manage their condition through sustainable healthy eating and activity practises. Accredited exercise physiologists and physiotherapists are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to receive a grant of up to $42,000 to deliver the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) Program within South Western Sydney.
20 Feb 2025
Join study to improve COPD care and patient outcomes
South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) is supporting a research project evaluating two new local healthcare strategies aimed at improving chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) care and patient management. This study seeks to enhance access to evidence-based care, helping people with COPD receive the right support in primary care settings.
18 Feb 2025
Mpox update: vaccination, testing & prevention for clinicians
As Mardi Gras approaches, it’s important for clinicians to stay informed about the latest mpox updates, including vaccination, testing and post exposure prevention.
18 Feb 2025
MyMedicare program guidance available
MyMedicare Program Guidelines published on 6 January 2025 contain detailed information and guidance for practices, GPs and patients who wish to voluntarily register with the MyMedicare Program. The guidelines also set out the program’s requirements, benefits and dispute processes.
11 Feb 2025
RSV Vaccine Now Available for Pregnant Women: Protecting Moms and Babies Alike
As part of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Prevention Program, NSW Health has made the Abrysvo vaccine available for women who are 28 to 36 weeks pregnant (in effect from Monday, 3 February 2025).
10 Feb 2025
IAR-DST training now available via a mixed learning approach
South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) has added a mixed learning approach to its Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) training, providing greater flexibility and making it easier for busy GPs and practice nurses to access.
07 Feb 2025
SWSPHN staff member joins Dementia 100 Panel to improve dementia and palliative care in Australia
South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) Integration and Priority Populations Coordinator Kate Noble was selected to join The Dementia 100 panel, a NSW Dementia Expert Advisory Group.
05 Feb 2025
Workforce Incentive Program: funding to expand your practice team
The Workforce Incentive Program Practice Stream offers financial incentives to help general practices employ additional health professionals.
31 Jan 2025
The General Practice Census seeks to provide a snapshot of the current primary care workforce.
SWSPHN is calling on local general practices and general practice staff to complete our first region-wide General Practice Census