04 Mar 2026
Gregory Hills Urgent Care Helps Thousands in Two Years
Gregory Hills Urgent Care Service (UCS) has been providing fast, convenient healthcare for two years, helping local residents avoid long waits at hospital emergency departments. Since February 2024, more than 9,200 patients have been treated for urgent, non-life-threatening conditions.
02 Mar 2026
Meet Practice Nurse Fiona Gorgis
Practice nurse Fiona Gorgis works at Carnes Hill and Prestons Medical Centres, caring for patients across South Western Sydney. She believes building long-term relationships is key to keeping patients healthy and supported.
02 Mar 2026
Registered Nurses Begin Prescribing Courses in Australia
The first group of Australian registered nurses has started courses that allow them to prescribe certain medicines.
02 Mar 2026
GP Roundtable Explores Solutions to Boost Workforce in Western Sydney
A group of 35 health experts came together in Greater Western Sydney (GWS) to discuss ways to attract and keep more GPs in the region.
24 Feb 2026
Help prevent falls in older adults – funding now open
SWSPHN is inviting local community organisations to apply to deliver Stepping On, a program that helps older people reduce their risk of falls.
24 Feb 2026
Urgent Care Now Uploads Event Summaries to My Health Record
When a patient attends an Urgent Care service and nominates their regular GP, clinicians prepare a discharge summary.
24 Feb 2026
Understanding the Different Ways Autism Can Present
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) does not always present in obvious ways.
24 Feb 2026
Free Micro-Credentials Open for Health Professionals
Western Sydney University is offering two free, university-level micro-credentials to support ongoing professional development and provide a pathway into postgraduate study.
18 Feb 2026
SWSPHN Welcomes New GP Registrars at Metro PHN Showcase
The Primary Care Workforce team at SWSPHN joined representatives from other PHNs on Wednesday 11 February to introduce GP registrars to the support and resources available as they begin their careers in general practice.
10 Feb 2026
Helping Kids Grow Strong from the Start
Stronger Seeds, Taller Trees is a program designed to help doctors and parents understand early childhood development and why getting support early really matters.
