Community members across the Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) region are set to receive improved access to after-hours primary health care services in their local area, as part of the Western NSW After Hours Services Project recently commissioned by WNSW PHN, set to run over the coming year.
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Welcome to the Western NSW Primary Health Network
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.
Where do we service?
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.
Employment Opportunities
Help us to improve primary health in our region with a rewarding career at WNSW PHN. Take a look at our current job vacancies.
Continuing Professional Development
WNSW PHN recognises the importance of access to quality local CPD opportunities for primary health care professionals across our region.
Workforce Support
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.
Latest News
The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is pleased with today’s announcement that Western NSW leads the country in the number of fully immunised 5-year olds at 96%, with new data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
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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.
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On 16 August 2017 changes were made to the Australian Immunisation Register and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2017. This means additional practitioners will now be able to notify medical exemptions to immunisation to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).
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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.Read More
From 1 February 2018 medicines that contain low-dose codeine will not be available without prescription. Western NSW PHN is offering training opportunities and useful resources to help general practice prepare for these changes.Read More
This week marks the 10th anniversary of the Dubbo After Hours GP Clinic, a significant commitment to healthcare for Dubbo and surrounding communities. Marathon Health and the Western NSW Primary Health Network are keen to celebrate the incredible impact the service has had on reducing the burden on the Dubbo Base Hospital Emergency Department.Read More
ACI is pleased to announce the establishment of a new Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Network, which will work to improve the experience and healthcare of Aboriginal people with a chronic disease in NSW. Find out more about how to join…
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General Practitioners will be pleased to know that Marrabinya recently reviewed and extended its referral criteria to include Aboriginal people experiencing chronic liver disease.Read More
headspace has today reached an exceptional national milestone with the launch of its 100th centre. The National Youth Mental Health Foundation this morning officially opened the doors of its latest centre on Blende Street in Broken Hill.Read More
The Commonwealth Department of Health is consulting with the public on how data in the My Health Record system may be used in the future. Public consultations are being held to give people the opportunity to provide input about who should be able to access My Health Record data, for what purposes and what the oversight arrangements should be.
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The Telehealth in Residential Aged Care Facilities Program (TRAC) has recently been launched in Broken Hill and Dubbo, using video consultations to improve access to health professionals. Dr Ai-Vee Chua of Dubbo Family Doctors provided the first consultation to an aged care resident at Catholic Healthcare Holy Spirit.
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