05 Mar 2024

Use interpreters to ensure your patients can access the care they need

The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) uses interpreters to ensure equitable access to healthcare

05 Mar 2024

Patients at Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service now have a clearer picture of how healthy their liver is.

Clinical Nurse Consultant, Irena, from South Western Sydney Local Health District’s Hepatology Service visited the Airds centre on Thursday, 29 February and performed 29 liver fibroscans.

05 Mar 2024

Fibroscan gives patients clearer picture of health of liver

Patients at Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service now have a clearer picture of how healthy their liver is.

28 Feb 2024

GPs urged to test for syphilis during pregnancy, amid ‘significant rise’ in diagnoses

Healthcare providers are being called on to stay up-to-date on infectious syphilis, amid a significant rise in syphilis diagnoses in Australia.

27 Feb 2024

GP screening could help destigmatise gambling harm

Screening for gambling harm at general practices and community-based organisations could support a holistic approach to client care by addressing gambling as one part of a wider problem, and de-stigmatising gambling harm, a pilot study has found.

27 Feb 2024

Screening tool improves GPs’ understanding of, comfort treating gambling harm

GPs piloting a screening tool to detect and reduce harm from gambling at practices in the Fairfield LGA

26 Feb 2024

Apply for a grant of up to $200,000 to deliver suicide prevention activities

As part of the Targeted Regional Initiatives for Suicide Prevention funding program South Western Sydney PHN has undertaken extensive consultation and co-design to identify barriers to seeking help, and to enhance and improve access to local services.

22 Feb 2024

Beyond the 80 program aims to empower young girls and their families for a healthier future

The Wests Tigers Foundation Beyond the 80 (BT80) program

22 Feb 2024

Workshop aims to tackle gambling harm

Workers from community organisations in Fairfield city are invited to a capacity building workshop around tackling gambling harm, on Monday, 11 March from 10am to noon, at Fairfield Youth and Community Centre.

21 Feb 2024

Early childhood developmental concerns – where to refer

The COVID-19 lockdowns have resulted in a cohort of children whose development is delayed.