23 Jan 2026
1800MEDICARE app puts health records and prescriptions on your phone
Australians can now manage key health information through the 1800MEDICARE app, previously known as the my health app, making it easier to access services while on the go.
23 Jan 2026
NSW waives hospital fees for people displaced by the Israel–Gaza war
New South Wales has introduced temporary measures allowing people forced to leave the Israel–Gaza conflict to receive free treatment in the state’s public health system.
22 Jan 2026
GP Shared Care Made Pregnancy Easier for Jessica
Jessica Kew, a mother of four from Ruse, knows how important it is for women to feel supported, informed, and in control during pregnancy.
20 Jan 2026
“Spot the Signs: Ovarian Cancer”
Ovarian cancer affects more than 1,900 Australian women every year, making awareness and early recognition vital. February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a time to educate, advocate, and shine a light on this often-overlooked cancer.
15 Jan 2026
Common Ground CPD series brings primary care professionals together in South Western Sydney
Strong connections between general practice and allied health are at the heart of quality healthcare in South Western Sydney, and the Common Ground series is helping make that happen through free, multidisciplinary CPD events.
14 Jan 2026
Annual education reminder for Antenatal Shared Care providers
GPs and clinicians registered in the Antenatal Shared Care (ANSC) program are reminded they must complete three hours of eligible, pregnancy-specific education each year to maintain their registration.
14 Jan 2026
Bulk billing incentive payments roll out from January
Healthcare providers enrolled in the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) are being reminded to check their details ahead of the first incentive payments, due to begin in January 2026.
05 Jan 2026
Fairfield Health Groups Renew Partnership to Strengthen Community Wellbeing
Fairfield’s leading health organisations have formalised a new partnership to better support the health and wellbeing of local residents. The agreement, signed in December 2025, will guide collaboration between Fairfield City Council, the South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), and the South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) until 2029.
19 Dec 2025
SWSPHN backs review, says reforms will strengthen local healthcare delivery
South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) has welcomed the findings of an independent review of the Primary Health Network (PHN) program, saying the proposed changes will support stronger, more responsive healthcare services for local communities.
27 Nov 2025
Summer Safety for Older Family Members: Tips for a Healthy and Enjoyable Festive Season
As the summer holidays approach, families are encouraged to take extra care when visiting or caring for elderly relatives. Increased social gatherings and seasonal travel can raise the risk of respiratory infections such as COVID-19 and influenza, especially in aged care settings.
