Fairfield Hospital Sydney

08/03/2026

Fairfield residents, do you want to support your community?🌼

We’re inviting compassionate community members to join our Palliative Care Volunteer Program, with training starting in late April.
Volunteers provide companionship, emotional support and a calming presence for people living with a life limiting illness, and their families and carers. No clinical experience is required, just empathy, reliability and a genuine wish to help. We welcome people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Training: Half day, face to face sessions
Fairfield Hospital
Wednesdays for six weeks
29 April – 3 June 2026

Please send expressions of Interest to 📧 swslhd-palliativecarevolunteersnorth@health.nsw.gov.au or call 0459 445 398.

06/03/2026

Tell us what you think of our plans to build a multi-storey car park at Fairfield Hospital!

The plan is part of the hospital's $630 million redevelopment project.

We invite you to speak to us in-person, view the planning approval exhibit and provide feedback.

You can also access information and provide feedback at www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/fairfield-hospital-redevelopment

05/03/2026

You can now access FREE Healthy Ageing Online Learning resources. Learn ways to stay active and eat healthily from the comfort of your own home. ​

Some of the healthy lifestyle modules include: ​
- Falls prevention ​
- Healthy plate and serving sizes
- Fibre and incontinence ​
- Oral health and vision​

To get started, visit: www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/active-living/healthy-ageing-online-learning

03/03/2026

Life’s busy – we get it! Go4Fun provides NSW families with free and confidential support from expert health coaches, plus fun online activities and tools, all to help you and your children make healthy changes around food, physical activity, sleep and screen time. Sign up today at nsw.gov.au/go4fun

23/02/2026

"Staying active supports healthy ageing — here’s how to get started:

• Aim for 30+ minutes of moderate activity most days, even in short bursts
• Include strength, balance and flexibility exercises each week
• Try walking, chair exercises or group classes — start slow and build up

📥 Learn more: https://www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/active-living/physical-activity-for-older-adults

22/02/2026

19/02/2026

NSW Health is introducing the Stolen Generations Survivors Action Plan 2025-2030: Towards Health and Healing to ensure we can support the health and wellbeing of Stolen Generations Survivors and their descendants.

This Action Plan reflects the wisdom, perseverance and leadership of Stolen Generations Survivors. It responds to the compelling voices of those who have shared their stories, experiences and solutions, often in the face of ongoing adversity.

We’ve outlined six key objectives to drive change and achieve the best health outcomes for Stolen Generations Survivors. To learn more about the Action Plan, visit the NSW Health website: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/aboriginal/Pages/stolen-generations-survivors-action-plan.aspx

18/02/2026

Become the next generation of health professionals — NSW Health offers up to $12,000 financial support. Let us help you start your health studies with Tertiary Health Study Subsidies. If you’re interested in a career in nursing, midwifery, paramedicine, allied health or medicine, join Australia’s largest health system.

Applications open on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. Limited subsidies available. Check if you're eligible and register to be notified: www.health.nsw.gov.au/studysubsidies

17/02/2026

16/02/2026

Ramadan is a time of reflection, compassion and community.

As many of our patients, consumers and colleagues observe this sacred month, we recognise the importance of supporting their spiritual and physical wellbeing.

Wishing all who are observing a peaceful and healthy Ramadan. 🌙✨