30 Oct 2024
Patient counselling advised regarding Shingrix vaccine
Some practices in South Western Sydney provide de-identified data for research projects relevant to general practice. SAFESIG GP, in collaboration with SAEFVIC, is investigating vaccine safety using primary care data.
30 Oct 2024
Menopause support for patients with severe symptoms
GPs can now refer patients with complex menopause symptoms to South Western Sydney Local Health District’s (SWSLHD) Specialist Menopause Service, offering multidisciplinary care at no cost.
30 Oct 2024
Mpox & syphilis outbreak webinar: prevention & management for GPs
The ongoing outbreak of mpox in Australia has prompted a call for clinicians to stay vigilant, with 523 new notifications in NSW since 1 June 2024.
29 Oct 2024
Free authorised nurse immuniser training – 2025 enrolments
Registered nurses who work in South Western Sydney can receive free training to become an Authorised Nurse Immuniser in NSW.
29 Oct 2024
Become an authorised nurse immuniser – free training offer extended for 2025
Registered nurses who work in South Western Sydney can be reimbursed for 100 per cent of the costs of immunisation training to become an Authorised Nurse Immuniser in NSW.
30 Aug 2024
New centre closes gap in mental health support for region’s young people bsdx
Young people seeking mental health support can find it at the region’s newest headspace centre which opened in Edmondson Park today (Friday, 30 August).
22 Aug 2024
Be Disaster Ready: Emergency Management and Resilience Meetings
Wingecarribee Shire Council invites residents to attend the upcoming Emergency Management and Resilience Meetings to learn about disaster preparedness, emergency response, and recovery efforts.
28 Oct 2024
Community Advisory Committee representatives sought
If you are passionate about improving the health of local residents, please express your interest in joining the South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) Community Advisory Committee (CAC).
25 Oct 2024
"GP Link Lunches"
Welcome to GP Link Lunches! As part of its ongoing GP advocacy work, Sydney South West GP Link has developed the GP Link Lunches Q&A series.
23 Oct 2024
Ingleburn Medical and Dental Centre: Health record keeps everyone in the loop
As a one-stop shop for medical information, My Health Record provides answers for both patients and healthcare professionals.