South Western Sydney PHN

🎉 SWSPHN's Integration and Priority Populations Coordinator, Kate, attended the Macarthur and Wingecarribee Agency Exchange Day today at Wests Leagues Club in Leumeah🌟

The event provided a valuable opportunity to connect with local service providers, strengthen partnerships, and share information about the support available across the region.

🗣️Kate hosted a stall featuring resources and information on Advance Care Planning and Palliative Care, engaging with attendees and highlighting the importance of planning ahead and understanding care options available to individuals, families and carers.

Thank you to the organisers and everyone who stopped by to learn more and connect with us throughout the day👏

Keep kids moving this winter❄️

Go4Fun offers free support, fun activities and expert coaching to help build confidence and healthy habits at home.

📞 Call 1800 780 900 or visit https://bit.ly/4ecQvtM to get started.

Follow for more health living tips.

🔎Finding a bulk billing GP is getting easier.

The Australian Government has expanded eligibility for Medicare Benefits Schedule bulk billing incentives. This supports general practices to bulk bill.

Ask your GP if they will bulk bill you 👩‍⚕️

📍To find a bulk billing GP near you visit health.gov.au/bulkbilling

📣It’s Men’s Health Week💙

1 in 5 men die before the age of 65 and in Australia 50 men die each day from preventable causes.

This focus on taking action by checking in with yourself and your mates🫂

Be a men's health champion:
1️⃣ know the facts
2️⃣ take action
3️⃣ tell your mates

Visit menshealthweekevents.com to find out more.

🤔 Did you know flu information is available in multiple languages?

NSW Health provides flu information in Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Nepali and Vietnamese.

Find information on:
✅ flu symptoms
✅ who is at higher risk
✅ annual flu vaccination
✅ when to seek help

Learn more➡️ https://bit.ly/3HGdmNJ

📚 Supporting school readiness in Western Sydney

The Steps to School Toolkit is a free resource developed by the Inclusive School Transition Working Group to help families support children aged 0 to 6 as they prepare for preschool and school.

📖The toolkit provides practical, evidence-informed guidance on early childhood development and school readiness – an important factor in lifelong health, wellbeing and learning outcomes.

Explore the toolkit➡️ https://bit.ly/3Scu2nU

📢NSW Health has expanded access to the FluMist nasal spray flu vaccine for children and teenagers aged 2 to 17 years.

For many children, a nasal spray can be a more comfortable alternative to a needle, making flu vaccination easier for families👃

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️Speak with your vaccination provider to find out if FluMist is suitable for your child.

For more information, contact your local Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055 or visit➡️ https://bit.ly/3RNgfUT

📢 Attend the Fairfield Family Relationship Centre open day!

Connect with local organisations, explore partnership opportunities, and strengthen referral pathways to support safe, client-centred outcomes.

⏰ Tuesday, 23 June, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
📍 28 Hamilton Road, Fairfield

Lunch provided🍴

✍️ RSVP by 16 June by calling (02) 9794 2000 or emailing [email protected]

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) can cause serious illness, especially in babies, young children, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems.

Symptoms may include a runny nose, cough, wheeze, difficulty breathing or a fever🤒

Vaccination helps protect against serious illness and is recommended for:
🔹 pregnant women to protect their newborn infant
🔹 people aged 60+ with medical risk factors
🔹 people aged 75+
🔹 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 60+

Talk to your GP about vaccination👩‍⚕️💉

Find out more➡️ https://bit.ly/43iOzKA

📣 EOIs closing soon — don’t miss your chance to get involved!

Help shape the future of mental health and su***de prevention in South Western Sydney 💪

SWSPHN and South Western Sydney Local Health District are inviting GPs, allied health professionals, community and government organisations, and people with lived or living experience to contribute to this important work.

Be part of a Steering Committee or one of four working groups and help drive real change across the region.

⏰ EOIs close 12 June 2026⏰

Find out more and submit your EOI ➡️ https://bit.ly/49yEHix