03 Nov 2025
Partnership strengthens diabetes care for people with mental health needs
A collaborative project between South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) and the South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is helping improve diabetes care for people living with mental health conditions.
03 Nov 2025
Chronic Condition Management Changes: What Allied Health Providers Need to Know
Significant chronic condition management changes took effect on 1 July 2025, replacing the former Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plans and referrals with the new GP Chronic Condition Management Plans (GPCCMPs).
04 Nov 2025
Practice Manager Profile: Iffat Aziz — Leading with Purpose in Rural Healthcare
As Practice Manager at Wilton Doctors Medical Centre, Iffat Aziz plays a pivotal role in supporting her team and the community. Drawn to rural healthcare for its potential to make a real difference, she takes pride in leading a practice that helps keep local residents healthy and connected to quality care.
04 Nov 2025
Finding Common Ground: Allied Health and GPs Collaborate to Improve Patient Care
South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) hosted the first session of its new multidisciplinary CPD series, The Common Ground, at Terranova on the Grange in Kearns on Thursday, 23 October.
04 Nov 2025
Staff Share Insights and Innovations to Address Physical Inactivity
The importance of health literacy and the HEAL program in promoting physical activity was in the spotlight at the WSYD Moving Symposium 2025, held at the Western Sydney Conference Centre, Penrith, on 30 October.
28 Oct 2025
Better Access Initiative Updates Take Effect 1 November 2025
Significant changes to the Better Access initiative under the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) will take effect from 1 November 2025, impacting psychiatrists, psychologists, GPs, and Prescribed Medical Practitioners (PMPs).
27 Oct 2025
Local GP Urges Community to Become ‘Immunisation Heroes’
Local GP Urges Community to Become ‘Immunisation Heroes’ Vaccines are safe, effective, and lifesaving, says Elderslie GP Dr Matthew Gray, as South Western Sydney PHN launches a campaign encouraging residents to become “immunisation heroes.”
21 Oct 2025
Bankstown Urgent Care Clinic Welcomes First Paramedic to the Team
The Bankstown Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has made a milestone appointment by welcoming a paramedic to its team, marking a first for Medicare Urgent Care in Australia.
20 Oct 2025
Share Your Ideas for Recruiting and Retaining Practice Nurses in South Western Sydney
Expressions of Interest Now Open – Nurse Focus Group Are you a primary care nurse passionate about shaping the future of practice nursing in South Western Sydney? SWSPHN wants to hear from you!
17 Oct 2025
New Medicare Mental Health Centre Opens in Campbelltown
South Western Sydney has welcomed a new Medicare Mental Health Centre in Campbelltown, providing free, walk-in support for people experiencing mental health concerns.
