Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is one of 31 Primary Health Networks across Australia established by the Australian Government to support frontline health services. Our focus is to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of primary health care, ensuring people receive the right care in the right place at the right time. To achieve this, we work closely with general practice, other health care providers, Local Health Districts, hospitals and the broader community to align services with the health needs of the region.
Western NSW PHN covers both Far West and Western
NSW Local Health Districts. Find out more about our region...
Our Headquarters are based in Dubbo, NSW and we have offices in Bathurst, Bourke, Broken Hill and Orange.
Help us to improve primary health in our region with a rewarding career at WNSW PHN. Take a look at our current job vacancies.
WNSW PHN recognises the importance of access to quality local CPD opportunities for primary health care professionals across our region.
Western NSW PHN (WPHN) recognises that a highly skilled, robust general practice workforce underpins the provision of quality primary health care services across our region.
Influenza activity is increasing across NSW. Key things to note include:
1. Flu cases are likely to escalate in the coming weeks.
2. Influenza A (H1N1) is the predominant circulating strain this year.
3. Free influenza vaccine for ALL children aged from 6 months to under 5 years of age, pregnant women and other high risk groups is available from the State Vaccine Centre.
Primary care providers have a vital role in eliminating Viral Hepatitis in Australia.
With effective viral hepatitis treatments available to help manage hepatitis B and cure hepatitis C, Australia is leading the way for a future without viral hepatitis, which is the theme of Hepatitis Awareness Week 2018.
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year NAIDOC Week runs from 8 - 15 July.
Western NSW Primary Health Network has joined with five other PHNs in NSW to fund ProCare Mental Health Services to provide a new psychiatry support line for GPs.
Starting this week GPs in the WNSW PHN region will be able to talk to a psychiatrist on the phone or via secure messaging to help them with the management of the mental health care of their patients.
Residents of western and far western NSW are encouraged to attend local workshops to have their say about health priorities in their communities.
Andrew Harvey, Chief Executive Officer of the WNSW PHN said, “The workshops will seek insights from community and service providers on the storyline for health in their areas; including emerging health issues, gaps in services and advice on how to deliver appropriate and culturally safe primary health care.”
The Western NSW Primary Health Network will be conducting community and service provider workshops in June/July as part of the 2018 Health Needs Assessment to inform service planning.
Survey of Health Priorities
Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) in partnership with the Western and Far West Local Health Districts has commissioned a comprehensive survey of community views about health priorities and health service improvements. Residents across Western and Far Western NSW will have a chance to have their say on local health issues.
The Western NSW Primary Health Network has responded to an urgent need to address suicide prevention in Lachlan and Weddin Shires. The National Suicide Prevention Trial will provide training and raise awareness in the community to localised strategies for suicide prevention. This program will be delivered by Western Plains Regional Development.
More than 150 nurses, aged care workers, doctors, Aboriginal health workers and podiatrists from across the region will attend a sold-out wounds management workshop at the Dubbo RSL this Saturday.