Western NSW PHN

19/06/2026

New SMS scam prevention measure: Action required for practices using text messaging ⚠️

New national scam prevention measures are being introduced to help stop SMS sender IDs being misused by scammers.

If your practice sends text messages using a business name, acronym or other sender ID, check with your SMS provider to confirm what steps are required to keep messages reaching patients.

👉 Read the update and take action if required: https://wnswphn.org.au/new-sms-scam-prevention-measure-action-required-for-practices-using-text-messaging/

18/06/2026

Time is running out! ⏰ Get your nominations in now!

Nominate your organisation or service for the 2026 Primary Health Excellence Awards.

Nominate now > https://bit.ly/4wttudd

Subscribe to receive Primary Health Excellence Awards updates > https://ems.gs/3vzo0kWhhtj.

Help us celebrate excellence in primary health care. 🌟🩺

Nominations close 22 June 2026. Awards ceremony 12 November 2026.

17/06/2026

More than 100 health professionals from across Western and Far West NSW came together on Saturday for the 2026 Type 2 Diabetes Masterclass, highlighting the strong regional commitment to improving diabetes care.

Delivered in partnership with Western Sydney Diabetes and the Care Partnership – Diabetes program, the masterclass brought together leading experts, local clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen practical approaches to managing Type 2 diabetes.

The day covered key areas including best practice management, medication and treatment pathways, patient engagement, and coordinated, team‑based care. It also created space to share insights, discuss local challenges and explore opportunities to improve outcomes for communities across the region.
We want to thank all presenters and speakers for sharing their expertise and insights, and also attendees for their strong engagement throughout the sessions.

The Care Partnership – Diabetes program is a collaboration between the Western NSW Local Health District, the Far West Local Health District, Western NSW PHN and Rural Doctors Network.

17/06/2026

**RECRUITING NOW**

Project Officer Aged and Palliative Care - Allied Health
Location: Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst or Broken Hill
Applications close: 11:59pm on 1 July 2026

WNSW PHN is currently seeking a motivated individual who has a passion for primary healthcare and community wellbeing.
The Project Officer Aged & Palliative Care - Allied Health position in the Aged & Palliative Care team, supports the strategic objectives of Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) to lead support and strengthen person centred primary health care, by developing and coordinating activities to related to older people’s health, aged care and palliative care.

For more information head to our website: https://wnswphn.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/

16/06/2026

💻 Upcoming webinar

The Digital Health Download

📅 Tuesday, 7 July
⏰ 1:30pm.

Get the latest digital health news, ask questions, and stay connected to what’s new in digital care.

This session will touch on:
✅ General digital health news
✅ Spotlight: New Healthlink eReferrals – Orange & Bathurst hospitals (Update provided from WNSW LHD – Joselyn Barber)
✅ Quality improvement

For more information or to register go to: https://wnswphn.org.au/event/the-digital-health-download-july-2026/

WNSW PHN is your link to CPD education and local health & wellbeing events.

Visit wnswphn.org.au/events-training/ to see upcoming events in your region.

16/06/2026

WNSW PHN extends a big congratulations to Healthy Warrumbungles for taking out the Collaboration and Partnerships (population under 100,000) category at the Local Government Professionals Awards. ⭐ 👏

This award celebrates the power of local people and organisations working together to support better health and wellbeing across the Warrumbungle region.

Read more about the Healthy Warrumbungles initiative and their achievement at our website 👉 https://wnswphn.org.au/healthy-warrumbungles-wins-award-highlighting-strength-of-local-partnerships/

The Healthy Warrumbungles initiative has been recognised at the Local Government Professionals Awards, taking out the Collaboration and Partnerships (population under 100,000) category at a ceremony held at Randwick Racecourse. The award acknowledges the strength of partnerships across the Warrumb...

15/06/2026

There is not much time left! ⏰ Get your nominations in this week.

Showcase how your organisation is delivering coordinated, high-quality care through system-level leadership and integration by submitting a nomination for the Western NSW Primary Health Excellence awards.

Nominate today > https://bit.ly/4wttudd

Subscribe to receive Primary Health Excellence Awards updates > https://ems.gs/3vzo0kWhhtj.

Help us celebrate excellence in primary health care. 🌟🩺

Nominations close 22 June 2026. Awards ceremony 12 November 2026.

14/06/2026

This week, 15 – 21 June, is Men’s Health Week. Men’s Health Week aims to support men and boys to engage in healthier lifestyle choices.

Looking out for your mental health starts with connection.

Across our region, The Men's Table is helping men connect, talk openly, and feel supported over a simple shared meal each month.

A Men’s Table participant living in Western NSW described being hesitant before going along to his first Entrée at the Men’s Table, but after a short time, he is now noticing positive impacts on his mental health.

Another participant got involved with his local Men’s Table to make a difference in his community by offering a listening ear.

Read more about their journey with the Men’s Table 👉 https://wnswphn.org.au/more-than-a-meal-putting-it-all-on-the-table/

11/06/2026

This Sunday, 14 June, is World Blood Donor Day! 🩸

Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.

In Australia, a new blood donor is needed every 5 minutes.

Make a blood donation in honour of World Blood Donor Day.

Head to www.lifeblood.com.au/donor-centre to find your local donor centre.

11/06/2026

Do you know someone making a real difference in primary care? 👏

Nominations for the Primary Health Excellence Awards are closing soon and we need your help to recognise the people and teams who go above and beyond in our communities!

Whether it’s a GP, practice team, service provider, program or organisation delivering great care, this is your chance to shine a light on their impact.

💬 Seen care that made a difference?
💬 Know a team doing outstanding work?
💬 Part of a service worth celebrating?

📆 Nominate them today or encourage them to nominate themselves before 22 June.

Nominate here 👉 https://bit.ly/4wttudd

Let’s celebrate the people improving health across Western and Far West NSW! 🙌