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.
27 Nov 2025
SWSPHN Offers Free Advanced Mental Health Training for GPs and GP Registrars
General practitioners and GP registrars working in South Western Sydney can now access Level 2 Focused Psychological Strategies (FPS) Skills Training at no cost, thanks to funding from South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN). The training is aimed at enhancing the ability of GPs to support patients with mental health concerns.
25 Nov 2025
Changes to POLAR Support Requests for South Western Sydney Practices
Practices in South Western Sydney should note that the process for requesting POLAR support has recently changed. This update explains the new procedure and why the changes have been made.
25 Nov 2025
Addressing Gambling Harm: Supporting Patients and Families in South Western Sydney
Gambling rates remain high in South Western Sydney, particularly in Fairfield and Canterbury-Bankstown, prompting concern over the effects on individuals and families.
25 Nov 2025
Authorities Warn South Western Sydney to Prepare for Dangerous Heatwave
South Western Sydney is bracing for extreme summer temperatures, prompting health authorities to warn residents about the serious risks posed by an upcoming heatwave.
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.
