Western NSW PHN

30/01/2026

Ladies of Orange, NSW 🙋‍♀️ 📣

Don’t miss out on these upcoming events with Orange Older Women’s Network!

⭐ Sue Brereton Conflict Management Coach
📅Friday 6 Feb, 10am-12:30pm
📍Synergy Centre - Next to Ascott Aged Care
121 March Street, Orange

⭐ Workshop: What’s Age Got to do With it?
📅 Friday 27 Feb, 10am-12.30pm
📍Synergy Centre - Next to Ascott Aged Care
121 March Street, Orange

More information is available on the below flyers, if you have any questions or want to register for an event email own.orange@ownnsw.org.au

30/01/2026

💻 Upcoming webinar

Better, Faster Access with My Health Record: A Clinician’s Guide to Default Sharing

📅 Tuesday, 17 February
⏰ 6:30pm – 7:00pm

This webinar equips healthcare providers with up to date guidance on faster diagnostic result access, share by default changes, consent management, and how to support patients in understanding and accessing their health information.

For more information or to register go to: wnswphn.org.au/event/better-faster-access-with-my-health-record-a-clinicians-guide-to-default-sharing/

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

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

29/01/2026

WNSW PHN are proud to be supporters of Primary Health Care Nurses Day on 4th February this year!

Thank you to every primary health care nurse for your skill, care and commitment.

Download posters, graphics and workplace tools at:
https://www.apna.asn.au/profession/primary-health-care-nurses-day

28/01/2026

Not feeling like yourself lately? Worried about someone?

If you’re not sure where to go or who to speak to, call Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212.

Find out more at https://bit.ly/s26-medicare-mental-health

27/01/2026

CLOSING SOON: Medicare Mental Health Care Program Far West NSW Request for Proposal 📋

Medicare Mental Health Centres (MMHC) were established following the Productivity Commission’s 2020 Mental Health Inquiry to strengthen access to free, walk-in, low-barrier mental health care for adults, delivered through a national network of hubs and satellites.

WNSW PHN has developed the Request for Proposal (RFP) as part of its commissioning process to procure a single Organisation with appropriate capability and experience to implement, operate and continuously improve Medicare Mental Health services across Far West NSW, consistent with the MMHC model and associated performance expectations.

📅 Applications close 4 February 2026.

🔗 Learn more and apply now: https://wnswphn.org.au/commissioning/tenders/

27/01/2026

Now Open: EOI – Clinical Outreach Services for homeless or at risk of homelessness in Far West, Western & Central West NSW.

WNSW PHN is exploring options to improve access to Primary Care Services for homeless or at risk of homelessness populations within Far West, Western and Central West NSW communities.

✅ WNSW PHN is undertaking early market sounding to understand provider capacity, interest, and capability to deliver clinical services across specific regions and / or multiple regions including:
📍Far West NSW region, including the LGAs of Broken Hill, Central Darling, and the Unincorporated Far West
📍Western NSW region, and
📍Central West NSW region

📅 Applications close 10 February 2026.

🔗 Learn more and apply now: wnswphn.org.au/commissioning/tenders/

This activity is not a tender process. It gathers information from qualified GPs or service providers interested in possible future commissioning opportunities.

27/01/2026

More accessible urgent care for Bathurst — now and into the future

The new Bathurst Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is helping improve access to timely medical care for urgent, non life threatening conditions, while easing pressure on the hospital Emergency Department.

The Bathurst After Hours GP Service will close on 31 March 2026 and the community is encouraged to become familiar with the Urgent Care Clinic as their preferred after hours care option.

This change only affects the Bathurst After Hours GP Service — all other Marathon Health services continue as usual.

📍 129 Howick Street, Bathurst
🕗 Open 7 days, including public holidays, 8am-6pm
📞 02 5326 3700

More information at 🔗https://wnswphn.org.au/bathurst-after-hours-gp-service-to-close-as-new-medicare-urgent-care-clinic-opens/

26/01/2026

Not feeling like yourself lately? Worried about someone?

If you’re not sure where to go or who to speak to, call Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212.

Find out more at https://bit.ly/s26-medicare-mental-health

23/01/2026

🖤💛❤ A gentle check in with our community

For many, it can be a confronting time and bring up a range of emotions. If you’re finding it heavy, please know you’re not alone.

It might help to log out of social media for a few days, slow things down, and focus on caring for yourself. Connecting with mob, spending time on Country, or being with people who make you feel safe and supported can make a big difference.

We wanted to share some resources and support services that are available if you need a listening ear or extra care during this time.

🧖‍♂️ AH&MRC selfcare toolkit -https://www.ahmrc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AHMRC_SelfCare_toolkit_200128.pdf
🧘 Guided meditation in Pitjantjatjara and English - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO51dBO6xik&list=PLTKFr2PyDRceXlI5wpahZSdHBSYrxZx2m
💬 RUOK conversation guide for mob -https://irp.cdn-website.com/22b3e3c9/files/uploaded/COMM_ATSI_StrongerTogether_MobWay_Conversation_Guide_240321.pdf

Australia-wide mental health support services when and where you need them. There is no shame in reaching out.

13YARN 📞 13 92 76 (24/7) - talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander crisis supporter.
Brother to Brother 📞1800 435 799 (24/7) – phone support for Aboriginal men, staffed by Aboriginal men including Elders.
Blaq 💻 blaq.org.au - wellbeing resources and other services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGTQI+ people
Kids Helpline 📞 1800 55 18 00 (24/7) - Confidential and anonymous, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.

Visit our website to find other support services available in our region 🔗 wnswphn.org.au/find-a-service/

Take things at your own pace. Look after yourself and mob.

23/01/2026

Bathurst’s after hours care is changing — and support is still available

The Bathurst After Hours GP Service will close on 31 March 2026, as the community transitions to the new Bathurst Medicare Urgent Care Clinic. Both services operate until the end of March, but residents are encouraged to start using the Urgent Care Clinic now to ensure a smooth transition.

The clinic is open 7 days a week, 8am–6pm, for urgent but non life threatening health needs. Emergency Departments remain available for serious or life threatening conditions.

📍 129 Howick Street, Bathurst
🕗 Open 7 days, including public holidays, 8am-6pm
📞 02 5326 3700

More information at 🔗 wnswphn.org.au/bathurst-after-hours-gp-service-to-close-as-new-medicare-urgent-care-clinic-opens/

21/01/2026

UPDATE | Balranald MPS storm damage - the public are advised of the following:

- The main front entrance to the Balranald MPS has reopened.
- All emergency presentations will be seen and assessed at Balranald MPS and if a higher level of care is required, they will be transferred to Swan Hill. People are urged to call Triple 000 in the event of an emergency.
- For any emergency department presentations, please follow signage in the main foyer.
- The GP Clinic Service and other MPS services continue to operate as normal.
- The gym is open.
- The Aged Care Section of the MPS remains unaffected.

The site continues to be assessed for storm damage and to make it safe and secure. While this is occurring, the public are urged to avoid visiting Balranald MPS if they are able to. Any visitors are advised to follow signage and staff instructions if they are on site.

Anyone with any questions or you are onsite and not sure where to go, please call the MPS on (03) 5071 9800 and speak with a staff member.

If an illness or injury is not serious or life-threatening, we encourage people to call Healthdirect Australia on 1800 022 222, for 24-hour telephone health advice. A nurse will answer your call, ask some questions and connect you with the right care.

21/01/2026