18 Jun 2024
Access transcultural mental healthcare resources
The Transcultural Mental Health Centre has provided the following resources for general practices, following discussions at its recent Transcultural Mental Health care workshop hosted by SWSPHN.
12 Jun 2024
Using POLAR to cure hepatitis C
Hepatitis C (HCV) is a preventable disease due to the high effectiveness of modern treatments and the potential for early detection and intervention. NSW Health is committed to eliminating hepatitis C as a public health concern by 2028, aligning with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) goal.
05 Jun 2024
Service Navigator provides tailored mental health support to our community
South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) has commissioned One Door Mental Health to support people struggling with severe mental health challenges in navigating the mental health services sector in South Western Sydney.
07 Jun 2024
New report lists key priorities for supporting region’s primary care workforce
During March and April, SWSPHN held a series of Local Health Forums throughout the region.
05 Jun 2024
Alliance showcase highlights how working together can improve health outcomes
“Working together makes a difference”.
04 Jun 2024
Training aims to equip GPs to support those experiencing difficulties with their mental health
The General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) is currently providing a $600 reimbursement to GPs who have undertaken GPMHSC-accredited Level 2 Focused Strategies Skills Training and have completed their registration with Services Australia.
05 Jun 2024
Project aims to identify health service gaps for culturally diverse communities
Research shows an individual in South Western Sydney is 2.6 times more likely to speak a language other than English, and 1.6 times more likely to be born in a country other than Australia, when compared to the rest of NSW.
11 Jun 2024
Wollondilly community invited to take part in healthcare needs assessment consultations
Needs assessment consultations are taking place throughout June, July and August 2024 to better understand the unmet health and service needs of Wollondilly Shire residents.
05 Jun 2024
Neighbourhood Centres: a ‘one stop shop’ for support for families and individuals
A Neighbourhood Centre is a good first point of contact for families and individuals, and is a place for local people to access a range of community services which can include:
04 Jun 2024
GPs encouraged to plan ahead as flu season begins
The 2024 influenza season has begun, with activity expected to continue increasing rapidly over the next six to eight weeks.