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.