14 Jan 2025
Hepatitis C testing and treatment improved by a Clinical Nurse Consultant
Hepatitis C testing rates have tripled in the South Western Sydney region in the past year and treatment rates continue to climb, thanks to a targeted program supporting GPs to identify and care for patients with the chronic health condition.
14 Jan 2025
GP Living 101: understanding medical negligence and burnout prevention
GPs strive to achieve the best outcomes for their patients by maintaining high performance and reducing errors. However, achieving this consistently can be challenging.
07 Jan 2025
Vaginismus research discussed for latest Link Lunch
Sydney South West GP Link Chair, Dr Kenneth McCroary, spoke with Rashmi Pithavadian about her vaginismus research for the latest GP Link Lunch series interview.
03 Jan 2025
Targeted Regional Initiatives for Suicide Prevention program grants now operational
Activities engaging priority populations to reduce their risk of suicide and promote help-seeking and connectedness have now been boosted through a South Western Sydney PHN small grants program.
20 Dec 2024
Being prepared: toolkit takes the terror out of disaster
Natural disasters – by their very nature – are terrifying and unpredictable.
16 Dec 2024
Service Navigators set to link vulnerable communities with accessible, appropriate healthcare
Service Navigators who will link people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) and refugee backgrounds, and people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, with appropriate primary healthcare services in South Western Sydney will be available across our region early next year.
12 Dec 2024
Support your mental health this holiday season
The holiday season is a time for celebration with family and friends, but it can also be challenging for many people’s mental health.
11 Dec 2024
New service builds strength and confidence of older adults to live independently December
South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) has commissioned Catholic Healthcare to begin delivering the Stepping On program to older adults in the region in January
11 Dec 2024
Referrals open as new providers begin delivering Clinical Suicide Prevention Service
Two new service providers are now delivering South Western Sydney PHN’s Clinical Suicide Prevention Service, improving access to appropriate, safe and timely clinical care for people at low-to-moderate risk of suicide following a suicide attempt or experiencing a suicidal crisis