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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 M

enindee 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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08/09/2026

Applications for the 2027 Aboriginal Allied Health Cadetship are now open for eligible Aboriginal students in their final two years of study.

Gain paid, hands-on experience, cultural support and mentorship while you study.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to build skills, gain practical experience, and grow their career within NSW Health.

Eligibility includes:
🟡 be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and
🟡 identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and
🟡 be enrolled in the final two years of full-time study in an eligible allied health profession* at a university located in NSW that leads to professional registration, or eligibility for membership, as an allied health professional with a relevant professional association, and
🟡 be a resident of NSW.

Information and apply: www.health.nsw.gov.au/workforce/aboriginal/Pages/allied-health-cadetship-program.aspx

If you have any questions about the FWLHD program, please contact Tish Reynolds, Manager Aboriginal Workforce Development via [email protected]

07/09/2026

This month we launched our new Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship program scrubs, featuring artwork by local Ngyiampaa artist Brady Prescott 💛🖤❤️

The project was driven by our Cadets as a way to proudly represent their journey, celebrate Aboriginal culture and help make the program more visible across our health service and community.

Program graduate and Registered Nurse Justin Wonson came up with the idea to help identify cadets within the workplace, and create culturally welcoming environments for consumers and other staff.

Through a collaborative process in the LHD involving Aboriginal Health and Community Relations Directorate, Executive Nursing and Midwifery Directorate, Centre for Aboriginal Health, MoH Nursing and Midwifery Department (NAMO), HealthShare, Broken Hill Aboriginal Community Working Party, and the cadets themselves, an artwork was commissioned to form the design of a dedicated scrub top.

We are incredibly proud of the outcome and look forward to seeing these uniforms worn with pride around our facilities across Far West.

06/09/2026

Sometimes your superpower is just being you 💪⚡

If someone you care about is unwell, you know them best. If they're getting worse, trust your instincts and raise it with their healthcare team.

Sepsis can develop when the body has an extreme response to an infection and can become life-threatening quickly. Knowing the signs, speaking up and acting early can make a difference.

If you're worried someone is getting worse, don't be afraid to ask: "Could it be sepsis?"

⚡Be incredible. Recognise sepsis.

Join us this Friday 11 September 2026 at the Broken Hill Health Service for an INCREDIBLE World Sepsis Day.

04/09/2026

FWLHD's annual Broken Hill Picnic Day will be held on Monday 7 September 2026.

Emergency services and general ward services will still operate as normal.

All other Broken Hill services will be closed on this day, including the BHHS Kiosk, resuming Tuesday 8 September.

03/09/2026

Our August newsletter is out now! Read it here: https://bit.ly/45WE3cJ

03/09/2026

Our Deadly Voices 🔴🟡⚫

Today in the studio we are joined by Selina Hall, Aboriginal Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Trainee.

Selina shares her personal journey into Health, her study and what that entails, and highlights the challenges that comes with being in the role.

Join us on the first Friday of each month, for a new episode where we showcase one of many dedicated and driven Indigenous staff members in the Far West Local Health District 🔴🟡⚫

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

03/09/2026

TEMPORARILY CLOSED | Jacaranda Cottage
The Far West LHD wishes to advise the public that Jacaranda Cottage in Thomas Street is temporarily closed until further notice.

Anyone seeking Specialist Palliative Care Services or intending to visit Jacaranda Cottage is asked to call 08 8080 1300.

The Far West LHD apologises for any inconvenience caused.

02/09/2026

Join us for an INCREDIBLE World Sepsis Day: Free community event!

Friday 11 September
10am to 12pm
Broken Hill Health Service foyer, Thomas Street

Bring the family along to meet our INCREDIBLE team and raise awareness of sepsis.

🔴 Free frozo's and treats
🔴 Photobooth and activities
🔴 Wear red to show your support

Be incredible. Recognise sepsis. ⚡

01/09/2026

With diphtheria cases being reported in South Australia and other parts of Australia, now is a good time to check your vaccination status.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are currently eligible to receive a free vaccination, as part of the outbreak response program.

See your GP, Aboriginal Medical Service or local health service today and ask about vaccination.

The following groups also remain eligible for the free diphtheria combination vaccine under the National Immunisation Program:
🟢 Children
🟢 Adolescents aged 12–13 years
🟢 Catch-up vaccination up to 19 years of age
🟢 Pregnant women, between 20 and 32 weeks’ gestation in every pregnancy

Get the facts: www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diphtheria/Pages/default.aspx

01/09/2026

Do you work within NSW Government in the Far West region?

IPAA NSW invite you to a networking and morning tea event with a panel of guest speakers to help support your career in regional NSW.

The panel includes our own Melissa Welsh, A/Executive Director of Clinical Operations, as well as Kathrina Lo, NSW Public Service Commissioner, and Julie-Anne Tooth, CPO DPRID, hosted by Jo Rose, CEO or IPAA NSW.

Tuesday 29 September 2026
10:00am to 12:00pm ACST
Broken Hill Community Health Centre, 2-4 Sulphide Street (enter from Crystal Street)

For information: www.nsw.ipaa.org.au/brokenhill

Address

2-4 Sulphide Street
Broken Hill, NSW
2880

Website

https://www.nsw.gov.au/health/fwlhd

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