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.
10 Oct 2025
Reminder: ANSC provider renewal due 31 October
GPs registered as Antenatal Shared Care (ANSC) providers in South Western Sydney are reminded that their annual registration renewal is due by 31 October 2025.
07 Oct 2025
Learning, sharing, connecting: SWSPHN staff engage at commissioning showcase
Staff from South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) attended this year’s PHN Commissioning Innovation Showcase in Newcastle on 16–17 September, joining colleagues from across Australia.
01 Oct 2025
10 Years of South Western Sydney PHN
Last month, South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) marked 10 years of supporting healthier communities across the region.
29 Sep 2025
Bulk billing incentives 2025: Understanding Medicare changes and the Practice Incentive Program
From 1 November 2025, Medicare bulk billing incentives will expand to include all Australians with a Medicare card, not just children under 16 and concession card holders.
29 Sep 2025
GP Profile – Dr Iffat Jarin Khan
With more than 20 years of experience as a GP – seven of them in South Western Sydney – Dr Iffat Jarin Khan is dedicated to helping her patients not only manage their health but also take proactive steps to improve it.
29 Sep 2025
Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Primary Care with POLAR
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains one of Australia’s leading causes of illness and death. According to the Heart Research Institute (2024),
