Western NSW PHN

Western NSW PHN WNSW PHN works to ensure our community receives the right care in the right place at the right time It’s a story of living off the land.

Western NSW Primary Health Network works to provide local communities with better access to improved health services. We work closely with General Practice, other health care providers, Local Health Districts, hospitals and the broader community to ensure services meet the health needs of the region. Our area covers both Far West and Western NSW Local Health Districts. The WNSW PHN’s Aboriginal motif was created by Wiradjuri artist Lewis Burns. A strong flowing river provides fresh, clean water for those living beside it in camps. At campfires, people cook from the earth, with abundant natural foods they’ve hunted and gathered. As a community, people respect the earth and their country, united in a healthy lifestyle.

Two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime, yet our research shows that young Austral...
20/11/2025

Two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime, yet our research shows that young Australians are less inclined to protect themselves during outdoor activities.

Skin cancer is almost entirely preventable by using the five forms of sun protection: Slip into sun-protective clothing, Slop on SPF50+ sunscreen, Slap on a broad-brimmed hat, Seek shade, and Slide on sunglasses.

Make sure to protect yourself when the UV is 3 and above ☀️

Visit Cancer Council’s website for more information, support and services.
🔗 www.cancer.org.au/support-and-services

20/11/2025

Dying to Know Day Bathurst 🕊

Dying to Know is a national campaign to inspire you to begin to prepare for the inevitable, not with fear, but with purpose, love, and a sense of legacy.

Join us in Bathurst to learn more about Grief Counselling, Advance Care Planning, Carer Gateway and more.

📅 Tuesday 2 December 2025
⏰ 10am - 2:30pm
📍The Oxford Hotel Bathurst, 170 William St, Bathurst
☕ Morning tea & light lunch provided

Please RSVP:
https://wnswphn.snapforms.com.au/form/d2kday-bathurst-registration-form

The secret I’m glad to share 🔗 dyingtoknow.au

Western NSW Local Health District Carer Gateway Central West Women's Health Centre End of life Doulas - Preparing the Way

🗣 APPLICATIONS EXTENDED: Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Yarning Group Grants 2025! 👐WNSW PHN is supporting the establis...
20/11/2025

🗣 APPLICATIONS EXTENDED: Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Yarning Group Grants 2025! 👐

WNSW PHN is supporting the establishment of up to 20 Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Yarning Groups across the region.

These groups are intended to provide culturally safe and locally responsive spaces for Aboriginal people to come together and yarn about health and wellbeing, with a clear focus on chronic disease prevention and management.

✅Funding is open to Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, local Aboriginal committees, and local community groups working in partnership with First Nations communities.

📅Applications close 9:00am 16 December 2025

🔗Learn more and apply now: https://wnswphn.org.au/grants-program/

This week, 16 – 22 November, is National Skin Cancer Action Week!Some things may go out of style, but sun protection is ...
18/11/2025

This week, 16 – 22 November, is National Skin Cancer Action Week!

Some things may go out of style, but sun protection is timeless!

As we celebrate 40 years of , this is a reminder that it's still the same sun.

Don’t forget to Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, and Slide when the UV is 3 and above ☀️

Visit Cancer Council’s website for more information, support and services.
🔗 www.cancer.org.au/support-and-services

17/11/2025

Did you know that cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer because nearly all cases are caused by HPV? 🤔

This , Cancer Council NSW, Western NSW Local Health District and Western NSW PHN want women in the Dubbo Electorate to know that they have the power to choose how they get screened for HPV. 👩‍🦰👱‍♀️👩‍🦳

Since 2022, Australian women have had the option to choose between a traditional Cervical Screening Test (similar to the old Pap smear) with their healthcare provider or to self-collect in private without the discomfort of a clinical setting. 🧪🔬

Talk to your GP about which method of collection is best for you, or call the Women's Health Nurse on 1800 008 422. 👩‍⚕️📞

By working together and spreading the word, we can eliminate cervical cancer in Australia by the 2030's. 🙌

Women's Health - Western NSW Local Health District

Congratulations to the incredible team on this milestone!We were honoured to be part of the day and to celebrate a servi...
16/11/2025

Congratulations to the incredible team on this milestone!

We were honoured to be part of the day and to celebrate a service that delivers such important support to young people in our communities 💚

Today we shine a light on the 500+ million people living with diabetes around the world, and the importance of supportin...
14/11/2025

Today we shine a light on the 500+ million people living with diabetes around the world, and the importance of supporting their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

Living with diabetes is more than managing glucose levels. It’s navigating daily routines, stress, access to care, nutrition, movement, and the support of a compassionate community.

Let’s commit to:
✨ Raising awareness
✨ Encouraging early screening and education
✨ Supporting healthy lifestyle choices
✨ Reducing stigma
✨ Ensuring access to care for everyone

Together, we can build a world where people with diabetes feel empowered, supported, and well. 💙

At 60 years old, living with Type 2 diabetes, Tim gained the knowledge and confidence to take charge of his health. With...
14/11/2025

At 60 years old, living with Type 2 diabetes, Tim gained the knowledge and confidence to take charge of his health. With the right support, he’s staying active, healthy, and independent.

Thanks to a coordinated effort and support from the Keeping Healthy Puura Manti Program (KHPMP), Tim has managed to steer clear of serious health complications.

💻 Read Tim's story and how KHPMP is changing lives.

🔗 https://wnswphn.org.au/how-the-keeping-healthy-puura-manti-program-helped-tim-take-control-of-his-health/

The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is proud to support the Keeping Healthy Puura Manti Program (KHPMP), delivered in partnership with the NSW Outback Division of General Practice, Marathon Health , and the Royal Flying Doctor Service NSW / ACT

Navigating life with heart disease in rural or remote Australia? It’s normal to feel worried, confused or overwhelmed at...
13/11/2025

Navigating life with heart disease in rural or remote Australia? It’s normal to feel worried, confused or overwhelmed at times.

The Heart Foundation’s MyHeart MyLife support program can help. The free digital program for adults living with heart disease and their carers will help you to:

❤ learn how to look after your heart and form healthy habits
❤ care for your emotional health and wellbeing
❤ feel motivated and inspired to live well.

MyHeart MyLife is here for you every step of the way.

🔗 Join today at myheartmylife.org.au

Heart Foundation

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month! 🫁We wanted to take the opportunity to share the new National Lung Cancer Screen...
07/11/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month! 🫁

We wanted to take the opportunity to share the new National Lung Cancer Screening Program that can help find lung cancer early, even before you feel sick.

If you’re aged 50 to 70 and smoke or have smoked in the past, you might be eligible for the new National Lung Cancer Screening Program.

The scan is quick, free and could save your life.

If you think you might be eligible, have a yarn with you doctor or health worker.

It's good to know!

👉 Find out more: lungcancerscreen.org.au/firstnations

In Australia, more than 15,122 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year - that’s 41 every day. At WNSW PHN we want to raise awareness about lung cancer, promote early screening, and support practitioners and those affected by lung cancer.

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First Floor, 187 Brisbane Street
Dubbo, NSW
2830

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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