Western NSW PHN

04/06/2026

FREE advice and connection to the right support.

Anyone in Australia can call Medicare Mental Health for free mental health, social and emotional wellbeing support that is specific to your needs and goals.

Whether you’re seeking help, looking for advice, or supporting someone you care about, Medicare Mental Health are there for you.

Call Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212 to speak with a trained professional and peer worker that can connect you with mental health and wellbeing support.

Find out more at https://www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au/phone-service

You can call the phone service between 8:30am to 5:00pm weekdays (excl. public holidays). Medicare Mental Health is not a crisis service. If you or someone you care for is in need of immediate assistance you can contact the below 24/7 crisis support services:
Lifeline 📞 Call 13 11 14 (24/7) or Chat online at lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/ (24/7)
Kids Helpline 📞 Call 1800 55 1800 (24/7) or Chat online at kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling
13YARN 📞 Call 13 92 76 (24/7)

03/06/2026

Pregnancy vaccinations 🫄

Protect your baby from birth with the free RSV, whooping cough and influenza vaccination in pregnancy.

Speak to your GP, pharmacist or midwife or visit > health.nsw.gov.au/pregnancyvaccinations

02/06/2026

WNSW PHN was pleased to welcome over 100 attendees to the Parkes Dying to Know Day last month.

The day highlighted strong community engagement in end-of-life planning and care. Attendees heard about a range of topics including advance care planning, palliative care, carer supports, legal considerations, and wellbeing approaches.

The event was delivered in partnership with Western NSW Local Health District, End of life Doulas - Preparing the Way, Carer Gateway, and WNSW PHN, demonstrating the value of collaboration in supporting community awareness and confidence.

Thank you to North Parkes Mines (Evolution Mining) and Parkes Services Club for their generous support, as well as our MC, Joy Paddison, and the range of speakers who shared practical insights and local service information.

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

👉 Stay connected with health and wellbeing events across our region by visiting our website 🔗 wnswphn.org.au/events-training/

01/06/2026

GoodSAM volunteers provide CPR to a person nearby in cardiac arrest to help save their life while paramedics arrive.

If you are 18 or over and willing and able to provide CPR, you can sign up as a GoodSAM volunteer.

Every minute counts.

Sign up to GoodSAM > https://www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au/get-involved/goodsam/become-a-volunteer

29/05/2026

Getting vaccinated for winter is the best way to protect yourself and others from serious illness. 🦠🛡

Respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, Influenza and RSV are serious, especially for people aged 65 and over.

So don’t miss a thing this winter, talk to your GP, pharmacist or Aboriginal Medical Service about getting the vaccines that are right for you.

Learn more at health.nsw.gov.au/respiratory

28/05/2026

**RECRUITING NOW**

Manager Primary Care Development and Training
Location: Dubbo, Bathurst, Orange, or Broken Hill
Applications close: 11:59pm, Thursday 11 June 2026.

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is currently seeking a motivated individual who has a passion for primary healthcare and community wellbeing.

The Manager Primary Care Development and Training is responsible for WNSW PHNs provision of contemporary and innovative Professional Development education programs, and projects that are aligned to the strategic direction of the company to build capacity and support Primary Healthcare Professionals.

For more information and to apply head to our website: https://wnswphn.org.au/workwithus

27/05/2026

**RECRUITING NOW**

Program Manager Su***de Prevention
Location: Dubbo, Bathurst, Orange
Applications close: 11:59pm, Tuesday 9 June 2026.

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is currently seeking a motivated individual who has a passion for primary healthcare and community wellbeing.

The Program Manager Su***de Prevention is responsible for WNSW PHN’s approach to su***de prevention, including the design, establishment and monitoring of key program priorities in the
Su***de Prevention space. The role will have overarching responsibility for services commissioned by WNSW PHN.

For more information and to apply head to our website: https://wnswphn.org.au/workwithus

26/05/2026

Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week. NRW takes place every year between May 27 and June 3 and this year’s theme is ‘All In’.

This year's theme reminds us that reconciliation is not a spectator sport; real progress requires action, learning and accountability from all of us. Advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights is not a passive activity, and it is not the responsibility of First Nations people alone, who have carried the burden of advocacy for too long.

WNSW PHN is currently on our own reconciliation journey as an organisation. The WNSW PHN Innovate RAP recognises the past, strengthens the present and shapes a shared future.

You can read more about WNSW PHN’s Innovate RAP at https://wnswphn.org.au/about-us/reconciliation/

26/05/2026

Do you have a colleague, project or organisation that has delivered primary health sector excellence in Western and Far West NSW?

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.

26/05/2026

If you're a primary care organisation leading at a system-level, seamlessly integrating services and strengthening sustainability, consider nominating for the WNSW Primary Health Excellence Awards 2026 to showcase your work and celebrate organisational success.

Need help? Watch our short webinar and use the guided nomination form to submit with confidence.

Watch webinar > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJjLTHluMl4

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

Help us celebrate excellence in primary health care. 🌟🩺

Nominations close 22 June.

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