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Far West Local Health District

The Far West LHD serves a population of about 29,184 people across an area covering 194,949 square km The Far West LHD is one of the smallest LHD’s in NSW.

The Far West Local Health District (LHD) is a NSW Government organisation and has a vision “Excellence in Rural and Remote Health” and its mission is “Enabling health in our communities”. The Far West LHD consists of eight public health facilities:

o Broken Hill Health Service
o Balranald Multipurpose Service
o Wilcannia Multipurpose Service
o Wentworth Health Service
o Ivanhoe Health Service
o Menindee Health Service
o Tibooburra Health Service
o White Cliffs Health Service. The Far West LHD also includes the Family and Child Health Centre (Broken Hill) and Dareton Primary Care & Community Health Service, together with a number of other facilities including mental health and aged care facilities. It serves a dispersed population of approximately 30,009 people and covers one of the largest geographical areas (194,949 square kilometres). It has a population with the highest proportion of Aboriginal people in the State.

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18/09/2025

For some people, windy and dusty weather can trigger allergic reactions and asthma attacks, or cause serious breathing-related problems.

The following precautions can help you protect yourself and minimise the adverse effects of airborne dust during high wind:
🌬 Avoid outdoor activity. If you must go outside, spend as little time outside as possible.
🌬 Avoid vigorous exercise, especially if you have asthma, diabetes or a breathing-related condition.
🌬 Stay indoors, with windows and doors closed.
🌬 If your car is air-conditioned, reduce the amount of dust entering your car by switching the air intake to 'recirculate'.

If you are an asthmatic or have a respiratory condition and you develop symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, or chest pain, follow your prescribed treatment plan. If symptoms do not settle, seek medical advice.

18/09/2025

Community open day & site tours 🌟 Broken Hill's new Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit (MHIPU)

This is an exciting opportunity for the community to have a sneak peak of the new MHIPU before it opens later this year!

The Open Days will be held on 10 and 11 October, and include regular 30-minute guided tours which will explore the unit, as well as an opportunity to check out the amazing artwork which has been installed as part of the arts program.

Members of the clinical team will be available to answer questions about how the new unit will operate once opened and a free barbeque will be provided by the builders, Barpa.

Spots for the tours are limited so registration is essential. Registrations are now open and close at 5.00pm on Wednesday 8 October.

👉 To register to attend one of the 30-minute tours, and to find out more, visit www.trybooking.com/DEVRT or call (02) 8838 8889.

The MHIPU is located on the Broken Hill Health Service campus, Thomas Street.

More information about the new Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit can be found at www.nsw.gov.au/health-and-wellbeing/health-infrastructure-projects/broken-hill-acute-mental-health-inpatient-unit

17/09/2025

It was great to welcome the family of Barkindji Elder Aunty Clair Bates in to the new Wentworth Health Service see the large weaving piece she designed and created, in collaboration with members of the Wentworth community over several workshops.

The artwork is prominently displayed in the main reception area of the new Health Service, offering a heartfelt welcome to patients, visitors and staff.

The new health service opened its doors this week, after staff completed the move from the old hospital.

Work will now begin on demolishing the old hospital to make way for a new ambulance drop-off bay, finalising the Urgent Care Centre and further landscaped areas for patients and their families.

The Urgent Care Centre, which is a dedicated space for people to be seen and treated for a range of non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, will open next year.

17/09/2025

The new Wentworth Health Service officially commenced operations this week 🌟

The purpose-built facility features inpatient and community outpatient health services for the people of Wentworth and the surrounding communities.

Alongside the construction works by NSW Health Infrastructure, our local team have worked hard to prepare the facility, ensuring that all systems, processes, and staffing arrangements are in place for the community. Their commitment has been central to achieving operational readiness. 💖

This milestone reflects a significant collaborative effort across the District and our partners. Thank you to everyone involved for your dedication and hard work in delivering this important facility to the community.

The Urgent Care Centre is anticipated to be operational in early 2026.

17/09/2025

🎙️On this podcast episode we are joined by Ferna Vagg, Diabetes Educator, for the Far West Local Health District, located at Buronga HealthOne.

Ferna touches on sexual health, a difficult topic not often discussed as a complication of diabetes. Listeners are reassured help is available and Ferna guides listeners to various health professional who can provide guidance and support in managing the individual’s problem.

🤝 You are not alone on your journey, irrespective of the type of diabetes you have. Learn how you can lead a happy and healthy life, whilst managing this often-unspoken complication. Stay tuned to hear how diabetes could affect your sexual health and where to go for help.

16/09/2025

Broken Hill Screenings 🌸 13-24 October 2025

BreastScreen NSW provides free breast screening to all women over 40 to support the early detection of breast cancer.

The clinic will operate from Broken Hill Health Service, Thomas Street from Monday 13 October to Friday 24 October. Weekend appointments are also available on Saturday 18 October.

✅ An appointment with BreastScreen NSW is free, takes less than 20 minutes and no doctor’s referral is needed.

To book a free mammogram with BreastScreen NSW, visit book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au or call 13 20 50.

16/09/2025

Did you know that free dental care is available to all children under the age of 18 years who:
✅ live within the Far West Local Health District, and
✅ have a Medicare card

🦷 Our Broken Hill Dental Clinic has Dental Therapists and Oral Health Therapists who specialise in the care of children and adolescent dental needs.

Our staff combine clinical expertise with a gentle reassuring approach that helps patients feel at ease. 🤲

To make an appointment, or to find out more about our children's services, phone the Public Dental Service on 1800 679 336. Please have your Medicare card ready.

16/09/2025

DISRUPTION TO ENTRY INTO MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION CENTRE, SAFE HAVEN AND MERIT: NEW COMPLETION DATE 29 SEPTEMBER

Health Infrastructure is building a new Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit and refurbishing the Emergency Department at Broken Hill Hospital to better meet the health needs of the Broken Hill community now and into the future.

The western driveway off Thomas Street accessing the Mental Health Prevention and Rehabilitation Centre (MHPARC), MERIT, Safe Haven and hospital storage sheds will remain partially closed until 29 September to enable the completion of asphalt works in the new carpark on the western side of the new Acute MHIPU.

How will this work affect you?
- No vehicular access to MHPARC, Safe Haven, MERIT and hospital storage sheds from Thomas Street will be available at this time.
- Pedestrian access will continue to be maintained from the hospital – see yellow markup on map. Please note that pedestrian access might change as work progresses. Communication will be provided when relevant.
- An excavator and compacting roller will be required for this work.
- There will be some extra noise associated with this work.
- Emergency services have been advised.

We recognise that building new infrastructure can be disruptive to staff, patients, visitors, nearby residents, businesses and road users. All construction activities are carried out with the health and safety of the local community as our top priority. Thank you for your patience while we build this important redevelopment for the Broken Hill community.

For more information about the Redevelopment please contact the project team at: HI-BrokenHillRedev@health.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 8838 8889.

15/09/2025

👉 A highly important health message for you 🐾⚠

14/09/2025

Got body aches or a worsening cough? Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for free instant advice from a registered nurse and get connected with the care that's right for you.

When you can't get into your GP, and it's not an emergency, make healthdirect your first call.

To find out more, visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/callhealthdirect

13/09/2025

⚠️ Please be advised there will be construction work taking place today, Sunday 14 September between 7.00am and 3.30pm. This is outside the REF condition working hours and has been approved.

This work will take place within the Emergency Department Stage 3 work zone and externally around the Mental health Inpatient Unit construction zone. There will be minimal noise associated with this work.

We recognise that building new infrastructure can be disruptive to staff and patients. All construction activities are carried out with the health and safety of the local community as our top priority. We thank you for your patience while we complete this important project.

Health Infrastructure is building a new Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit (MHIPU) and refurbishing the Emergency Department (ED) at Broken Hill Hospital to better meet the health needs of the Broken Hill community now and into the future.

For more information about the Broken Hill Health Service Redevelopment Project please call the project team on 02 8838 8889, email HI-BrokenHillRedev@health.nsw.gov.au, or visit nsw.gov.au/health-and-wellbeing/health-infrastructure-projects/broken-hill-emergency-department

13/09/2025

⚠️ Please be advised there will be construction work taking place on Sunday 14 September between 7.00am and 3.30pm. This is outside the REF condition working hours and has been approved.

This work will take place within the Emergency Department Stage 3 work zone and externally around the Mental health Inpatient Unit construction zone. There will be minimal noise associated with this work.

We recognise that building new infrastructure can be disruptive to staff and patients. All construction activities are carried out with the health and safety of the local community as our top priority. We thank you for your patience while we complete this important project.

Health Infrastructure is building a new Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit (MHIPU) and refurbishing the Emergency Department (ED) at Broken Hill Hospital to better meet the health needs of the Broken Hill community now and into the future.

For more information about the Broken Hill Health Service Redevelopment Project please call the project team on 02 8838 8889, email HI-BrokenHillRedev@health.nsw.gov.au, or visit nsw.gov.au/health-and-wellbeing/health-infrastructure-projects/broken-hill-emergency-department

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