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.
14 Oct 2025
ANSC Skills Day Offers Expert Training for GPs in South Western Sydney
On Wednesday, 8 October 2025, recognised Antenatal Shared Care (ANSC) providers attended a Skills Day hosted by South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN), gaining hands-on experience to enhance their antenatal care skills.
14 Oct 2025
How GPs Support New Parents’ Postnatal Mental Health
General Practitioners (GPs) play a vital role in supporting postnatal mental health, often being the first point of contact for new parents experiencing emotional or psychological challenges.
08 Oct 2025
Breast Screening Services in South Western Sydney
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Australia. Breast screening, also known as a mammogram, aims to detect breast cancer early, when it is most treatable.
08 Oct 2025
Patients to Access Pathology and Imaging Results Faster Through My Health Record
From mid-October 2025, patients will be able to view most pathology results in My Health Record much sooner, as the current seven-day delay is removed for common tests such as blood tests.
08 Oct 2025
Working Together to Improve Health Literacy in South Western Sydney
At South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN), improving health literacy is about more than handing out brochures or updating websites. It’s about helping every person in our community access, understand and use health information and services so they can make informed decisions about their health.
