Western NSW PHN

Western NSW PHN WNSW PHN works to ensure our community receives the right care in the right place at the right time It’s a story of living off the land.

Western NSW Primary Health Network works to provide local communities with better access to improved health services. We work closely with General Practice, other health care providers, Local Health Districts, hospitals and the broader community to ensure services meet the health needs of the region. Our area covers both Far West and Western NSW Local Health Districts. The WNSW PHN’s Aboriginal motif was created by Wiradjuri artist Lewis Burns. A strong flowing river provides fresh, clean water for those living beside it in camps. At campfires, people cook from the earth, with abundant natural foods they’ve hunted and gathered. As a community, people respect the earth and their country, united in a healthy lifestyle.

Last month, 15 health professionals from Western and Far West NSW came together in Dubbo and Broken Hill to strengthen e...
07/04/2026

Last month, 15 health professionals from Western and Far West NSW came together in Dubbo and Broken Hill to strengthen ear health assessment skills through EarTrain workshops delivered by WNSW PHN in partnership with TAFE NSW. 👂

The hands-on training focused on practical skills for early identification of common ear conditions, with strong participation from Aboriginal Health Practitioners alongside nurses and allied health professionals.

Investing in local training like EarTrain helps build workforce capability and supports better hearing health outcomes for people living in rural and remote communities.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to learn, share experiences, and strengthen practice locally.

WNSW PHN connects you to CPD education and local health & wellbeing events across Western and Far West NSW.

👉 wnswphn.org.au/events-training/

Help protect your mob. 🩹Vaccination helps keep you, Elders, kids and community safer from serious sickness.Not sure what...
07/04/2026

Help protect your mob. 🩹

Vaccination helps keep you, Elders, kids and community safer from serious sickness.

Not sure what you need? Yarn with your Aboriginal Health Worker, GP or pharmacist and ask: “Am I up to date?”

Heading away for the long weekend? 🛫Before you hit the road, check your vaccinations are up to date.Vaccines help protec...
02/04/2026

Heading away for the long weekend? 🛫
Before you hit the road, check your vaccinations are up to date.

Vaccines help protect you and the people you love from serious sickness.

You can check your vaccination history online via myGov if you have a Medicare card or simply ask your GP or pharmacist: “Do I need any shots?”

CLOSING SOON: Opioid Dependence Treatment (ODT) Incentive Grants 2026 WNSW PHN is supporting the Opioid Dependence Treat...
01/04/2026

CLOSING SOON: Opioid Dependence Treatment (ODT) Incentive Grants 2026

WNSW PHN is supporting the Opioid Dependence Treatment (ODT) Incentive which aims to increase the accessibility of ODT for people across the WNSW PHN region and reduce morbidity, mortality and health burdens associated with Opioid Dependence.

This incentive seeks to increase the undertaking of the Opioid and Treatment Accreditation Course (OTAC) for General Practitioners (GPs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in the region, subsequently increasing the number of accredited prescribers.

✅ Funding is open to eligible practitioners (GPs and NPs) working within the WNSW PHN region to conduct activities based on the Grant scope and objectives.

📅 Applications close 16 April 2026.

🔗 Learn more and apply now: wnswphn.org.au/grants-program/

Dying to Know Day Parkes 🕊📅 13 May 2026 | 10:00am–2:30pm📍 Parkes Services ClubJoin us for Dying to Know Day in Parkes — ...
31/03/2026

Dying to Know Day Parkes 🕊

📅 13 May 2026 | 10:00am–2:30pm
📍 Parkes Services Club

Join us for Dying to Know Day in Parkes — a free community event offering practical information, conversations and support around end of life planning and care.

Hear from local services on topics including:
CanAssist
Advance Care Planning
Voluntary Assisted Dying
End of Life Doulas
End of Life Packages
Carer Gateway
Specialist Palliative Care
Legal Information
Mindfulness and Relaxation.

✅ Free to attend
🥪 Light lunch provided.

👉 RSVP by Friday 8 May

Register online: https://wnswphn.snapforms.com.au/form/d2kday---parkesforbes-registration-form

Telephone: 0467 965 255
Email: Tamara.Gross@health.nsw.gov.au

Everyone is welcome.

Western NSW Local Health District | Carer Gateway | End of life Doulas - Preparing the Way

Western NSW health professionals strengthening immunisation practice in our region.13 Practice Nurses and Aboriginal Hea...
31/03/2026

Western NSW health professionals strengthening immunisation practice in our region.

13 Practice Nurses and Aboriginal Health Practitioners and Trainees recently completed immunisation training delivered by the Benchmarque Group.

The practical sessions supported participants to build confidence in vaccination delivery, catch-up schedules, adverse event management and patient communication - capabilities that are essential for improving preventive health outcomes across rural and remote communities.

Read the full story at our website 🔗 wnswphn.org.au/local-health-workforce-boost-hands-on-immunisation-skills/

💻 Upcoming webinarDigital Health Download 📅 Today, Tuesday, 31 March ⏰ 1:00pm.Get the latest digital health news, ask qu...
30/03/2026

💻 Upcoming webinar

Digital Health Download

📅 Today, Tuesday, 31 March
⏰ 1:00pm.

Get the latest digital health news, ask questions, and stay connected to what’s new in digital care. This session will touch on eReferrals update & general digital health news, Spotlight: Provider Connect Australia and GP CIS Updates.

For more information or to register go to: https://wnswphn.org.au/event/the-digital-health-download/

WNSW PHN is your link to CPD education and local health & wellbeing events.

Visit wnswphn.org.au/events-training/ to see upcoming events in your region.

Last week GPs and Registrars came together in Mudgee for our GP Masterclass: Anaemia Update. With Dr Tom Gleeson’s pract...
30/03/2026

Last week GPs and Registrars came together in Mudgee for our GP Masterclass: Anaemia Update.

With Dr Tom Gleeson’s practical, case-based insights, 19 attendees refreshed their approach to recognising and working up microcytic and macrocytic anaemia, and discussed clear investigation and management pathways they can apply in rural practice.

WNSW PHN extends thanks to everyone who made time to attend, and to Dr Gleeson for sharing his expertise with our community.

WNSW PHN connects you to CPD education and local health & wellbeing events across Western and Far West NSW. 👉 wnswphn.org.au/events-training/

27/03/2026

Dubbo Rural Symposium is a two‑day educational and networking event created specifically for rural Nurse Practitioners to share insights, strengthen connections, and explore current and emerging issues in rural practice.

This year’s theme, The Rural Care Habitat: From First Visit to Lifelong Care, reflects the breadth and continuity of care delivered by nurse practitioners in rural settings.

NPs, APNs, NPCs, nurses and NP students are all invited!

Register now https://ow.ly/FC9h50Yea9l

Date: Friday 19 - Saturday 20 June 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Place: Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, NSW
Cost: ACNP members - $195.00 | NP student: $150 | Non-members - $295
Day registrations are available.

27/03/2026

Tune in to the latest episode of the Let’s Get Literal About Digital Health podcast! 🎙

In Episode 16, Senior Digital Health Officer at WNSW PHN, Brenton Jones, discusses Provider Connect Australia, or ‘PCA’ for short, with Kieron McGuire, Director Foundation Products - Customer Experience and Products - Digital Solutions at Australian Digital Health Agency

PCA over the last couple of years has quietly sat in the background whilst big plans were underway to launch Health Connect Australia's strategy, supporting architecture and roadmap. The Health Connect Australia strategy shines an important light on the role PCA can play in achieving convenient information exchange, but what's the journey ahead going to be like?

🎧 Add the new episode to your weekend playlist.

Tune in here 🔗 https://wnswphn.org.au/healthcare-professionals/education/lets-get-literal-podcast/

This podcast is brought to you by WNSW PHN.

26/03/2026

The BreastScreen NSW Orange clinic and the Cobar mobile van will be open for appointments on Saturday 28 March. Why not book in with a friend?

For bookings visit breastscreen.nsw.gov.au or call 13 20 50.

20 minutes every two years. A breast screen with BreastScreen NSW is quick, free and could save your life.

BreastScreen NSW

The WNSW PHN team had a wonderful time with community and services at the Dying to Know Day event in Dubbo earlier this ...
23/03/2026

The WNSW PHN team had a wonderful time with community and services at the Dying to Know Day event in Dubbo earlier this month.

Dying to Know is a national campaign to inspire people to begin to prepare for the inevitable, not with fear, but with purpose, love, and a sense of legacy.

The event in Dubbo facilitated important conversations about end-of-life planning. It was an opportunity for community to learn and connect with local services. Attendees left feeling more confident about preparing for what matters most.

Thank you to all services and Club Dubbo for your collaboration and contribution making a successful day, and thank you to all community members who showed up and took the opportunity to learn.

Don’t miss the upcoming Dying to Know Day event in Parkes, NSW this May!
Dying to Know Day Parkes
📍 Parkes Services Club
📅 13 May 2026 | 10:00am–2:30pm
☕Light lunch provided
Please RSVP by Friday 8 May: https://wnswphn.snapforms.com.au/form/d2kday---parkesforbes-registration-form

WNSW PHN is your link to local health and wellbeing events.
👉 Visit our website to see upcoming events in our region. 🔗 wnswphn.org.au/events-training/

Western NSW Local Health District | NALAG NSW | Carer Gateway | Connecting Community Services | End of life Doulas - Preparing the Way

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First Floor, 187 Brisbane Street
Dubbo, NSW
2830

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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