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Every year, South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) runs multiple clinical re-design projects aimed at improving patient care and coordination. Unfortunately, GPs are woefully under-represented in these projects. Often...

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On Friday, 29th July 2022, the Mental Health Intake team provided the first SWSPHN New Staff Induction for Commissioned Mental Health Providers.

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Welcome to The Bushfire Steering Committee Health Chat page.
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Keeping People Healthy - draft prevention plan feedback sought

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South Western Sydney Local Health District has a proud...

EOI: Become a keystone practice to support Hepatitis C care in the community

Thank you for submitting an expression of interest to become a keystone practice for the identification and treatment of hepatitis C patients.

We received an overwhelming response and are pleased...

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Regional Planning Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Network

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Disaster preparedness and response

In response to recent national disasters including bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic, PHNs have taken on new responsibilities to help coordinate primary healthcare services during times of crisis.

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Planning for a future GP workforce in South Western Sydney

With a goal to prioritise future general practitioner (GP) training placements to areas most in need, Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in ACT and NSW are conducting surveys to inform a...

"We Are Open" - EOI for practices, AMSs and pharmacies

Is your practice, AMS or pharmacy able to stay open in a disaster situation?

In response to natural disasters like bushfires and flood, SWSPHN has taken on new responsibilities to...

South Western Sydney GP Registrar Consultation

South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) has developed a toolkit to assist registrars as they start their primary healthcare secondment in our region.

To further support registrars, SWSPHN is...

Understanding barriers to accessing mental health services - Local Health Forum

Have you lived with mental ill-health, either personally or through supporting a friend or family member? We want to learn from your experience. Tell us, and how we can improve...

Local Health Forum: Exploring the chronic disease service gaps in South Western Sydney

SWSPHN invites you to attend an upcoming Local Health Forum. We look forward to welcoming community members and healthcare providers to give valuable feedback to help us understand the...

Suicide prevention co-design: Final Report Released

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SWSPHN has released the Suicide Prevention Codesign Report.

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Ongoing GP Clinic Engagement Survey

SWSPHN wants to hear from people who work in GP practices in South Western Sydney, including registrars, or who live in the region and access local GP services. This...

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The CALD and refugee co-design project seeks to understand the health needs of various cultural, language groups, and refugees in South Western Sydney.

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2024 Mental Health Symposium

South Western Sydney PHN’s Mental Health Symposium 2024 will highlight a range of innovative local programs, initiatives and supports to address the needs faced within South Western Sydney as we...