Related Projects

Tell us what you think about HealthChat

Help us to improve HealthChat

Did you find everything you needed?

If you found this site easy to use or had trouble finding your way around - we want to...

Join our committees

To help us ensure health care is efficient and effective, we regularly bring together stakeholders, including health consumers, through our committees, working parties and Local Health Councils.

We are always...

Sign up to our community newsletter

Stay up-to-date with the latest health information and community events in South Western Sydney.

Community Pulse is South Western Sydney Primary Health Network's (SWSPHN) monthly community newsletter - full of...

Closed Groups

Some consultations are open for public feedback and are accessible to all registered site users. Other consultations require feedback from specific groups of people, for example, health professionals only, and...

South Western Sydney's Community Views

What does a great health system look like for South Western Sydney?

Everybody has different health needs. Good healthcare can mean different things to different people. Our aim is to...

CEO's Snapshot

Welcome to HealthChat - our online hub for community engagement.

When it comes to the health of our region, there is always plenty to talk about. And we are looking...

Mental Health & Alcohol & Other Drugs Roundtable

Welcome to the Mental Health & Alcohol & Other Drugs Roundtable

The Mental Health (MH) & Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) Roundtable brings together key stakeholders who support people experiencing...

Dementia is NOT a normal part of ageing

UPDATE

We are postponing both events (Camden and Wollondilly) until further notice.

At this stage, the risk of community spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in NSW is low. Currently, the Australian...

rsGP - bringing GPs and the local health district together

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...

CPD Evaluation

The provision of continuing professional development for GPs, Practice Nurses, Practice Managers and Practice Staff is a key element of SWSPHN’s capacity building focus.

Please complete the relevant Evaluation Survey...

HealthPathways Research & Evaluation

The South Western Sydney Local Health District, in collaboration with South Western Sydney Primary Health Network, is conducting an evaluation of the South Western Sydney HealthPathways relating to antenatal care.

...

SWSPHN Antenatal Shared Care Program

Antenatal Shared Care (ANSC) is an option offered to all pregnant women who are assessed as suitable for the program. Care is provided collaboratively by the general practitioner (GP) and...

Apply for small grants of up to $10,000 to deliver activities in bushfire affected communities - applications extended to 3 March 2021

The 2019/20 bushfires have had a lasting impact on parts of the South Western Sydney region.
This includes communities in Wollondilly, Wingecarribee, Camden and the suburb of Horsley Park (Fairfield...

Post-bushfire Community Health & Wellbeing Consultation

The 2019/20 bushfires have had a lasting impact on parts of the South Western Sydney region.
This includes communities in Wollondilly, Wingecarribee, Camden and the suburb of Horsley Park (Fairfield...

Current Consultations

Upcoming Events & Webinars

Register to attend our upcoming webinars and events.
Some events may be designed for specific audiences e.g. health professionals only. Please check before registering or contact...

Data Governance and Analytics

​

Self-prescribing in General Practice

To help us better plan for CPD on self-prescribing in General Practice, we are keen to know more about your attitude toward it and experiences of it.

GPs, practice nurses...

Local Health Council member survey

​

Mental Health Literacy co-design

Dear Mental Health Literacy Initiative Co-Design Participants,

South Western Sydney PHN would like to thank you for contributing your valuable time, experience and expertise to the co-design of the Mental...

Our Experience Matters Advisory Committee discussion page

Mental Health is one of the key priority areas South Western Sydney PHN is working to improve. We achieve this by co-designing and commissioning mental health services to meet the...

Member Engagement Survey - Full Members

​

Alcohol & Other Drugs in South Western Sydney: For Health Professionals

A discussion page for GPs in South Western Sydney.

This page includes a discussion page, useful resources and news on Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) such as referral services and...

Diabetes Communities of Practice Group

The Diabetes Communities of Practice Group is an information and engagement hub for local GPs and diabetes health professionals in south western Sydney. Access the latest resources, engage with colleagues...

SWS Youth Mental Health Service Mapping Workshop Feedback Survey

​

QIPC

Digital information can transform the quality and sustainability of health and care. Used effectively, it can help save lives, improve health and wellbeing and support a sustainable health system that...

COVID-19 Mental Health Recovery Needs Survey

South Western Sydney Primary Health Network and Local Health District invite community members and mental health professionals to contribute to this survey aiming to identify

• The impact COVID-19 has had...

2022 SWSPHN Mental Health CPD Surveys

Throughout 2022, CPD events with a focus on mental health will include a survey for participants to complete. The surveys will be available below.

South Western Sydney Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan working group

SWSPHN and SWSLHD are seeking engaged and proactive primary health practitioners to participate in working groups for each of the South Western Sydney Regional Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan...

Have your say on the proposal to merge the Mental Health Advisory and Drug Health Committees

In 2021 SWSPHN transitioned the mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) portfolios into one team to better integrate primary mental health and drug health activities to support consumers...

Healthy Ageing at Home initiative in South Western Sydney

Did you know!

Some older Australians are entering aged care earlier than they need to. SWSPHN is aiming to fund services to help older people to remain health at home....

Patient Reported Measures

-

Mental Health Symposium 2022

SWSPHN New Staff Induction for Commissioned Mental Health Providers Feedback Survey

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

We ask attendees to please complete a short...

EOI: Small grants program - Winter strategy

Bushfire Steering Committee

Welcome to The Bushfire Steering Committee Health Chat page.
The Steering Commitee is designed to deliver a coordinated response to address the mental health needs of communities affected by the...

Keeping People Healthy - draft prevention plan feedback sought

South Western Sydney Local Health District are collaborating with South Western Sydney PHN to write a prevention plan for the District.

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...

Long COVID Allied Health Survey

This survey aims to identify gaps in service provision related to Long COVID, so we can ensure health professionals are provided with the support they need to provide the best...

Care finder community of practice discussion board

A place to share local experiences, lessons learned, innovations and key evaluation findings across care finder organisations to provide effective and meaningful services. 

Regional Planning Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Network

Regional Planning Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Network meeting survey project page.

Metabolic Syndrome Project

Alyssa Horgan to add text here.

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.

We are...

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...

GP and GP Supervisor survey

Participate in our survey focusing on the experiences of General Practitioners and GP Supervisors in South Western Sydney. Provide your insights into registrar experiences and the factors influencing GP and...

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

Hi All,

SWSPHN has released the Suicide Prevention Codesign Report.

Find the Full report and Summary Report Below

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...

Pulse check: Have your say about local healthcare

CALD and refugee co-design

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

Various forms of consultation will be used...

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...

Head To health

​

Office Relocation Survey

Hi staff, as you know there are some changes happening at SWSPHN.

This survey will take up to 10 minutes to complete. We encourage all staff to participate and look...

GP palliative care support needs assessment - a joint survey from the SWSPHN Peace of Mind project and SWSLHD Palliative Care

The South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) Peace Of Mind Project (POMP), is working to improve the end of life journey for people with dementia through greater access to palliative care...