07 Jun 2024

New report lists key priorities for supporting region’s primary care workforce

During March and April, SWSPHN held a series of Local Health Forums throughout the region.

04 Jun 2024

Training aims to equip GPs to support those experiencing difficulties with their mental health

The General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) is currently providing a $600 reimbursement to GPs who have undertaken GPMHSC-accredited Level 2 Focused Strategies Skills Training and have completed their registration with Services Australia.

05 Jun 2024

Project aims to identify health service gaps for culturally diverse communities

Research shows an individual in South Western Sydney is 2.6 times more likely to speak a language other than English, and 1.6 times more likely to be born in a country other than Australia, when compared to the rest of NSW.

11 Jun 2024

Wollondilly community invited to take part in healthcare needs assessment consultations

Needs assessment consultations are taking place throughout June, July and August 2024 to better understand the unmet health and service needs of Wollondilly Shire residents.

05 Jun 2024

Neighbourhood Centres: a ‘one stop shop’ for support for families and individuals

A Neighbourhood Centre is a good first point of contact for families and individuals, and is a place for local people to access a range of community services which can include:

04 Jun 2024

GPs encouraged to plan ahead as flu season begins

The 2024 influenza season has begun, with activity expected to continue increasing rapidly over the next six to eight weeks.

04 Jun 2024

GP Profile – Dr Atifa Khan

Dr Atifa Khan of My Family Health Medical Centre in Gregory Hills has been a GP since 2002 and has been practising in Gregory Hills for seven years.

28 May 2024

Local Public Health Unit updates on pertussis, respiratory viruses and pneumonia

The South Western Sydney Local Health District’s (SWSLHD) Public Health Unit (PHU) has provided the following public health updates.

28 May 2024

International conference gives HealthPathways team a chance to shine

Kira Chamberlain, Kirsty Young, Ben Neville and Alissa Nicolaidis.SWSPHN representatives had the opportunity to share ideas – and present some of their own – at the HealthPathways Conference 2024 held in Brisbane earlier this month.