News : Western NSW PHN

WNSW PHN Integrated Team Care Roundtable a success

On Wednesday 13 August, Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) hosted an Integrated Team Care (ITC) Roundtable in Dubbo, bringing together ITC Care Coordinators, WNSW PHN teams, and stakeholders.
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Western NSW communities embrace local Dying to Know Day Events

Western NSW Primary Health Network in collaboration with NALAG, Western NSW Local Health District, Carer Gateway, Live Better and Preparing the Way recently marked Dying to Know Day with two community events aimed at encouraging open and informed conversations about death, dying, and end-of-life planning.
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Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program – even payment split announced

Bulk billing incentive payments changes from 1 November 2025 will expand the eligibility of bulk billing incentives to all Australians with a Medicare card.
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Improving Access: Virtual Consultations Supporting In-Person GP Care

A recent WNSW PHN information session—supported by Visionflex, a leading provider of virtual care solutions—brought together GPs, registrars, practice nurses, and practice managers to explore how virtual care can enhance aged care delivery, streamline workflows, and complement—rather than replace—in-person visits.
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A decade of building healthier communities: 10 years of PHNs

This year marks 10 years since the establishment of the Primary Health Networks (PHNs). A decade of working to build healthier communities, both nationally across 31 PHNs and locally through the Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) in the Far West and Western regions of NSW.
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Inaugural Digital Health Symposium in Dubbo and Orange

Last month, residential aged care staff from across Western NSW came together for the region’s inaugural Digital Health Symposiums in Dubbo and Orange.
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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.

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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