Media Releases
May 2022
Supporting World Family Doctor Day: GPs share why they became a family doctor and why you should have a regular GP:
Dr Olataga Alofivae-Doorbinnia (Bankstown)
Dr Joanna Senior (Bowral)
Dr Allison Thorn (Campbelltown)
Dr Dong Hua (Fairfield)
April 2022
Grants of up to $100,000 available to deliver mental health recovery activities
Trusted health resource aims to empower community
March 2022
Federal Budget provides funds to strengthen primary healthcare
GPs mark one year of protecting our community by vaccinating against COVID-19
Project makes ‘tangible difference’ to lives of our next generation
What services do you need to support healthy ageing at home? Join our forum and provide your input
January 2022
New online navigation tool makes accessing mental health support easier
Support still available for communities recovering from bushfires
December 2021
Free and easy-to-access mental health support available in region hit hardest by pandemic
October 2021
You've checked in, but have you checked your mental health?
South Western Sydney celebrates 70 per cent double-dose vaccination
September 2021
Head to Health Pop Up to support people in South Western Sydney during pandemic
July 2021
AMA (NSW) and PHNs call on Sydneysiders to get this lockdown right
June 2021
A journey into Sorry Business supports Indigenous people with end-of-life care
May 2021
Local GPs encourage community to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Diabetes sufferers have success with weight management program
SWSPHN response: Federal Budget ‘strong on health’
2021-2022 Federal Budget at a Glance
March 2021
Local GPs begin vaccinating patients in next phase of battle against COVID-19 – Tharawal AMS
November 2020
New plan provides roadmap for supporting mental health needs of South Western Sydney
Virus detected at Glenfield sewage treatment plant prompts renewed calls for more testing
October 2020
New gambling harm screening model successfully piloted in Fairfield
Bushfire affected communities invited to apply for grants to assist recovery
Federal Budget acknowledges important role of primary care in combatting COVID-19
September 2020
Access virtual emergency care after hours
August 2020
GPs should be first port of call when you’re sick
July 2020
Community urged ‘don’t neglect your health’
Project iRAD to expand footprint throughout the South Western Sydney Region
June 2020
Bushfire affected communities not forgotten
May 2020
New GP-led respiratory clinics help combat COVID-19 across South Western Sydney
December 2020
Mental and Emotional Support for People Affected by Bushfires
November 2019
South West Stories - Erin and You in Mind
South West Stories - Georgina and Connect for Wellness
South West Stories - Doug and Lifeline Macarthur
August 2019
South West Sydney - Our Health report
July 2019
GP Antenatal Shared Care - Macarthur
Tahmoor Midwives Clinic - Macarthur and Southern Highlands
Compassionate Communities workshops - Campbelltown and Camden
Dying to Know Day information session - Liverpool
May 2019
Regional Mental Health Planning Workshops
What matters most: Planning for the 'but'
April 2019
Budget Update 2019 News Release
March 2019
Connector Hub South Western Sydney - new psychosocial service
January 2019
December 2018
ReFrame youth-focused primary mental health care service launched
June 2018
Connect for Wellness program launch
Youth Severe Mental Illness Forum 2018
Budget Update Media Release 2017
Southern Highlands After Hours GP Clinic to move
Budget a mixed bag for health providers
Make a change during Healthy Weight Week - Campbelltown
October 2015
More than $1 million invested into local mental health services - Bankstown, Wingecarribee, Campbelltown, Wollondilly, Liverpool