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Not Feeling Yourself? Getting it out in the open can help

There’s no doubt that last few years have been challenging for everyone. The pandemic, lockdowns, mounting financial pressures and multiple natural disasters have taken a toll on the mental health and wellbeing of many people.

Uniting to establish headspace Hawkesbury

Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, together with the Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman, are pleased to announce that Uniting NSW.ACT has been successful in their tender to establish and operate the new headspace in the Hawkesbury.
 

Tender (Now Closed) - Intergenerational Programs

This tender is now closed.

Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN), is excited to be funding a new and innovative Intergenerational Program across the Nepean Blue Mountains region.
 

Protect Yourself and Those Around You with a 2023 COVID-19 Booster Dose

Wentworth Healthcare, the provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health, is urging eligible people to get their 2023 COVID-19 booster, which is now available at participating general practices and pharmacies.

Embrace the Present but Plan for the Future

National Advance Care Planning Week is from 20 March to 26 March 2023. It reminds and encourages us all, no matter our age or current state of health, to discuss our future health care plans with our loved ones and health professionals.
 

New Drug and Alcohol Support Service for Hawkesbury

The Hawkesbury will soon be home to a new community-based alcohol and other drugs support service due to open in mid-2023. The WHOS Hawkesbury Hub will provide a range of day treatment services for those living with alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues.

Grants helping to Support Community Connections in Flood Impacted Communities

Wentworth Healthcare, the provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, has awarded 45 grants, worth over $250,000, to support the wellbeing and resilience of flood affected communities.

The festive season can be tough for some, but free mental health support is available

The festive season is not always full of joy and hope for everyone. This time of year can bring back memories of past disasters or can magnify feelings of sadness, loneliness, stress or anxiety. But there is help available.

Christmas Closure 2022

We will be closed for the holiday period from midday Thursday, 22 December 2022 and will re-open at 9am on Tuesday, 3 January 2023.

Tender (Now Closed) - headspace Hawkesbury

This tender is now closed.

Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, have released the tender to commission a suitable lead agency to establish and operate the new headspace centre in the Hawkesbury.
 

Penrith Safe Haven Opens for Nepean Blue Mountains

Residents across the Nepean Blue Mountains region can now access additional free, safe and welcoming mental health support with the launch of Safe Haven, co-located within the Head to Health centre in Penrith.

Focus on the Future – GP workforce in the ACT and NSW

The ACT and NSW Primary Health Networks (PHN) will play a key role in the distribution of the GP trainee workforce after being awarded a grant through the Australian Government’s Health Workforce Program.

Media Statement – Government Announces Distribution Priority Areas Update

We welcome the announcement made by the Hon Mark Butler, Minister for Health and Aged Care, and Susan Templeman, Federal Member for Macquarie, that the Government has updated the Distribution Priority Area (DPA) classification system to recognise 700 areas with either full or partial DPA classification.

Free mental health support available to Penrith residents impacted by the floods

Pressures from the pandemic and compounding trauma from drought, bushfires and now multiple flood events, have taken their toll on many Penrith residents. Wentworth Healthcare, the provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, want the community to know that there is free mental health support available to people of all ages.
 

Free mental health support available to Hawkesbury residents impacted by the floods

Pressures from the pandemic and compounding trauma from drought, bushfires and now multiple flood events, have taken their toll on many Hawkesbury residents. Wentworth Healthcare, the provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, want the community to know that there is free mental health support available to people of all ages.