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For Community

We help to improve the health and wellbeing of our community understanding local needs and funding services to meet those needs.

Services We Provide

We provide services that meet the growing and diverse needs of our region, including mental health, alcohol and other drug support, urgent and after hours care, programs for priority groups, strengthening cultural safety and more.
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Information

We use health data and work closely with GPs, allied health professionals, community stakeholders and other organisations to make sure that the services we fund are based on evidence and provide high-quality care that improve the health outcomes of our community, while delivering
value for money.

Urgent Care

Medical care for urgent non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses that can be managed without a trip to the emergency department but cannot wait for a regular appointment with your usual GP.

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Medicare Mental Health Centres

Mental health support in a safe and welcoming environment for people 18 years or older who are experiencing mental health concerns.

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After Hours Services

After hours services offer an alternative to the emergency department when your usual GP is closed, either after business hours or on public holidays.

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Care finders

A free service that helps older people access the aged care and community support they need. If you are having trouble navigating the aged care system, care finders can help.

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WHOS Hub

Assessments, referral services and free confidential support for people looking to make positive changes around alcohol and other drug use.

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Care and Connect Linkers

Linkers are specially trained domestic, family and sexual violence workers who can help victim-survivors to access support services.

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Online Directories

Our online directories make it easier for you to find the services you need, when and where you need them.

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My Health Connector

Free online directory to help people improve their social connections and lifestyle.

This free online directory connects older people and the community with local services, groups and supports to help reduce loneliness and strengthen social connections. It also helps service providers share up-to-date information, making it easier for people to find and access the support they need.
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Mental Health Help

Mental health, alcohol and other drug support and domestic violence services for people living in the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow or Penrith areas.

The Mental Health Help website provides information about mental health, alcohol and other drug support and domestic, family and sexual violence support and services.

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Doctor Closed

In need of urgent or after hours care for illnesses or injuries that can’t wait for your usual doctor?

DoctorClosed.com.au can help people to find medical care when their regular GP is closed. It offers information on after hours care to help manage minor illnesses and injuries and avoid unnecessary emergency visits or long wait times. It also offers a symptom checker to guide people to the right care quickly and easily.
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We publish a range of newsletters for primary care providers working in our region with relevant local, state and national health information and resources.

 

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