Western NSW PHN

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! 🙌

09/06/2026

**RECRUITING NOW**

Manager Data
Location: Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst or Broken Hill
Applications close: 11:59pm on 21 June 2026

WNSW PHN is currently seeking a motivated individual who has a passion for primary healthcare and community wellbeing.

The Manager Data works collaboratively across WNSW PHN and is responsible for driving data management, data governance, analytics, reporting and visualisations to ensure the organisation is well placed to meet its strategic and operational goals with competitive advantage.

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

09/06/2026

Do you have a local health or wellbeing community event coming up?

Easily share the details with us via an online form for possible listing on our website - so people across Western and Far West NSW can find your event!

👉 wnswphn.org.au/events-training/

WNSW PHN connects you to local health & wellbeing events across Western and Far West NSW.

Discover upcoming community events and training to support your professional development in healthcare across Western & Far West NSW.

08/06/2026

The countdown is on! ⏰ There are only two weeks left to nominate for the Primary Health Excellence Awards 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.

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