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Calling nurses outside of major cities - this one’s for you!

APNA knows that working in rural or remote Australia presents unique challenges in terms of chronic disease management.

That’s why they offer intakes of their popular Chronic Disease Management and Healthy Ageing Program (CDMHA) for nurses working outside of major cities and towns.


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Register now – Webinar – Understanding bulk billing changes for GPs and practices

The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing invites GPs and general practices to attend a webinar on upcoming changes to bulk billing.
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Strengthening Diabetes Care Through ECHO Learning

This National Diabetes Week, the spotlight is on prevention and early intervention to create a healthier future for everyone. In Western NSW, a series of ECHO sessions facilitated by Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is supporting that goal – bringing together local GPs, GP registrars, nurses, pharmacists, Aboriginal health professionals, and allied health practitioners to build knowledge, confidence, and capacity in Type 2 Diabetes care.


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My Care Future project helps western NSW residents plan for future health care

The Greater Choice for At Home Palliative Care – My Care Future project, which will help the Orange and Dubbo communities to plan for their future health care, launched today in Orange.
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Immunisation efforts in Western NSW strengthened at tenth annual WNSW PHN conference

Last month, the WNSW PHN hosted 314 healthcare professionals in Orange, Dubbo and Broken Hill at it's tenth annual Immunisation Conference.
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New GP Chronic Conditions Management Framework and MBS Items in effect from 1 July 2025

New GP Chronic Conditions Management (GPCCM) MBS items commence from today, 1 July 2025.


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It’s never too late to work on our relationship with substances

While believing he would never feel better, Warren joined Roadmaps at the suggestion of his Mental Health Counsellor. Warren was initially a reluctant participant but attended with a faint hope of something good coming from it.
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National Reconciliation Week is over, but we keep building bridges

This year, as part of our Reconciliation Action Plan, the WNSW PHN held events across all offices to honour and amplify National Reconciliation Week and its 2025 theme of Bridging Now to Next.
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Getting ready for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program

Learn more about the new National Lung Cancer Screening (NLCSP) and what your role you play in the screening program as a health professional.


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