Nepean Blue Mountains Health

02/11/2026

ONE STEP AT A TIME | Want to quit smoking but not sure where to start?

Sometimes the best first step is a small one.

That's the message behind the Quit One Step at a Time campaign, which encourages people to make simple changes that can support their quitting journey and help make quitting feel more achievable.

If you or a loved one would like support to quit, visit iCanQuit to start changing your routine: http://www.icanquit.com.au/.../craving.../changing-routines/

01/11/2026

🎃🐾 There were no tricks, just treats this howl-o-ween at Nepean Hospital as we welcomed some furry little visitors to our wards.

Dressed in their cutest spooky costumes and ready to spread smiles wherever they went, the Nepean Therapy Dogs brought frightfully good cheer to patients, visitors and staff.

We hope they don't terrier-fy you too much!

30/10/2026

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we’d like to thank Tracy, Cynthia and Jaimie for generously sharing their experiences of living with metastatic breast cancer. Their honesty, courage and willingness to help others have offered valuable insight, support and understanding for patients, families, health care workers and our wider community.

We also thank the Nepean Cancer and Wellness Centre for its role in bringing this video series to life and helping raise awareness of metastatic breast cancer in our community.

Read all three stories and watch the videos here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nbmlhd/news/stories/living-metastatic-breast-cancer

For Tracy, Cynthia and Jaimie, metastatic breast cancer means navigating uncertainty, ongoing treatment and changes that can be difficult for others to see.

29/10/2026

PREPARE, PROTECT, THRIVE | Preparing for emergencies is an important part of protecting your health, wellbeing and community.

Find practical tips, local resources and expert advice at the PREPARE: Disaster Risk Awareness Expo on Saturday 7 November in Katoomba.

Visit the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District stall to learn how to prepare for emergencies, support your health and wellbeing during challenging times, and help build a more resilient community.

Explore emergency service vehicles, watch a live Rural Fire Service demonstration, attend workshops, and connect with organisations working together to strengthen disaster resilience across the Blue Mountains.

📍 Blue Mountains Planetary Health Centre, 33–39 Acacia Street, Katoomba
⏰ 10am–4pm

Entry to the Expo is free. Talks and workshops are ticketed (both free and paid) and places are limited, so advance registration is recommended.

🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/prepare-disaster-risk-awareness-expo

Be prepared. Stay informed. Protect what matters most.

28/10/2026

FINALISTS ON THE WESTERN SYDNEY STAGE | Congratulations to Dr Kathryn Williams and Cathy Crowe on being named finalists in the Western Sydney Women Awards.

Kathryn has been recognised in the Western Sydney Woman in STEM category, while Cathy is a finalist in Western Sydney Woman in Leadership. Both are being celebrated for the positive impact they make through their expertise, dedication and leadership.

Shout out also to finalist Belinda Leonard, who is a valued consumer representative, generously sharing her lived experience and advocacy to help strengthen our services.

We are fortunate to have such inspiring women helping shape a healthier, stronger future for our community. Seeing their contributions recognised beyond our organisation is something we can all be proud of.

Join us in congratulating our finalists on this well-deserved recognition. The Western Sydney Women Awards will be held on 2 November.

27/10/2026

CELEBRATING OUR CARER COMMUNITY | Carers make an incredible difference every day, providing care, compassion and support to family members, friends and loved ones when they need it most.

As part of Carers Week, we were proud to celebrate and thank carers across our District through a range of events designed to connect them with support, information and local services.

If you're a carer and you need resources and support to make things easier for you when someone you care for needs to access our health care services, check them out here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nbmlhd/patients-carers-visitors/information-for-carers-nepean-blue-mountains

27/10/2026

SNEAK PEEK | On Saturday, we welcomed our community through the doors of Nepean Hospital's new facilities, giving visitors the chance to explore new spaces in Building A and see firsthand the exciting transformation taking place across the hospital before we welcome patients and visitors later in 2026.

From guided tours and information displays to family-friendly activities, it was wonderful to share this important milestone with so many members of our community.

A huge thank you to our incredible staff and volunteers who helped make the day such a success. Your dedication and pride in Nepean Hospital shone through.

The Open Day celebrated how far we've come on our redevelopment journey and offered a glimpse into the future of healthcare for our region. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so memorable.

27/10/2026

MOVEMENT, MUSIC, AND MINDFULNESS WITH MULTICULTURAL HEALTH | We teamed up with Penrith Multicultural Interagency to host a special community event at St Marys Community Centre focused on mental wellness through physical activity.

From five senses awareness activities and low-impact exercise to powerful lived experience stories and a singing taster session, the day highlighted the many ways we can support our mental health while connecting with others.

Take a look at some of the highlights from the day! 📸

Learn more: https://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/publications/improving-our-mental-health

26/10/2026

SMALL CHANGES. MEANINGFUL IMPACT | Penrith Community Health Centre has introduced its first all-gender toilet and additional sanitary disposal facilities as part of ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive and accessible healthcare environment.

These improvements help ensure all patients, visitors and staff can access our services with dignity, comfort and respect.

Read more: www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nbmlhd/news/stories/inclusive-improvements-support-dignity-and-access-at-penrith-community-health-centre

25/10/2026

WHAT A CRACKER:⚡ 🚁 This striking shot was captured at Nepean Hospital last November, with one of our Toll Ambulance Rescue Helicopters on the helipad as a storm rolled through.

With storm season upon us, and high pollen levels in the air, it’s a timely reminder to be prepared for thunderstorm asthma. If you have asthma or hay fever, know your risk, have a plan and keep your medication close by.

Stay storm-ready this spring. ⛈️

📸 by Allen Andrews

Find out more about thunderstorm asthma:

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/factsheets/Pages/thunderstorm-asthma.aspx