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.
04 Jun 2024
GP Profile – Dr Atifa Khan
Dr Atifa Khan of My Family Health Medical Centre in Gregory Hills has been a GP since 2002 and has been practising in Gregory Hills for seven years.
28 May 2024
Local Public Health Unit updates on pertussis, respiratory viruses and pneumonia
The South Western Sydney Local Health District’s (SWSLHD) Public Health Unit (PHU) has provided the following public health updates.
28 May 2024
International conference gives HealthPathways team a chance to shine
Kira Chamberlain, Kirsty Young, Ben Neville and Alissa Nicolaidis.SWSPHN representatives had the opportunity to share ideas – and present some of their own – at the HealthPathways Conference 2024 held in Brisbane earlier this month.
27 May 2024
Supporting Recovery program creating safer and more supportive community for all
Victim-survivors shared stories of their recovery journeys and what gives them hope, at this month’s official launch of the Supporting Recovery from Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Program at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre in Liverpool.
23 May 2024
Feeling crook this winter? Know your options
This winter, if you feel ill with flu, COVID-19 or RSV symptoms and think you should seek help, here’s what to do.
23 May 2024
Community welcomes new urgent healthcare option
SWSPHN’s CEO, Dr Keith McDonald PhD, and Primary Care Workforce Manager Bianca Lean, joined State Health Minister Ryan Park at the official opening of the Urgent Care Service (UCS) at Gregory Hills this morning (Thursday, 23 May).