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$2.8 million to reduce emergency wait times in western Sydney hospitals

04 May, 2022, 3:07 pm07 May, 2022, 7:36 am Sarah Mason

Westmead, Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals are the subject of a new $2.8 million research project that aims to improve

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We are the champions! Western Sydney staff clean up at NSW Allied Health Awards

29 Apr, 2022, 2:48 pm29 Apr, 2022, 3:14 pm Alyssa Terese

WSLHD COVID-19 vaccination lead Megan Byrne and WSLHD physiotherapist Cameron Edwards have won two of six award categories at the

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New art creating a tranquil space to rest, grieve, let go and say goodbye at Westmead Hospital

29 Mar, 2022, 4:37 pm29 Mar, 2022, 4:37 pm Alyssa Terese

Two vibrantly coloured murals now wrap the walls of the outdoor balcony of Westmead Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit waiting room.

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Video: Today is National Close the Gap Day

17 Mar, 2022, 4:09 pm17 Mar, 2022, 4:13 pm Alyssa Terese

Video Transcript: “Hi, I’m Graeme Loy, Chief Executive for Western Sydney Local Health District. Today is National Close the Gap

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Aboriginal high school training program helps western Sydney close the gap

17 Mar, 2022, 10:23 am24 Mar, 2022, 3:15 pm Sarah Mason

10 local high school students are kickstarting their careers in allied health.

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Western Sydney NRL All Stars blockbuster booster blitz a hit!

17 Feb, 2022, 3:15 pm18 Feb, 2022, 11:35 am Alyssa Terese

“I think it’s absolutely deadly as we say.” Aboriginal woman and All Stars game attendee Tarina Fanning was pleased to

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Last chance for aspiring Aboriginal nurses and midwives to apply for scholarships

11 Feb, 2022, 7:24 pm11 Feb, 2022, 7:30 pm Jessica Chahine

The NSW Government is calling on aspiring nurses and midwives from Aboriginal communities to apply for the 2022 cadetship and

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Become an All Star this weekend and get boosted!

10 Feb, 2022, 2:09 pm10 Feb, 2022, 4:32 pm Alyssa Terese

Footy fans will be able to boost their protection against COVID-19 at CommBank Stadium on Saturday as Western Sydney Local

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Take your career to the next level: Applications for 2022 Aboriginal Environmental Health Scholarships

07 Oct, 2021, 4:29 pm07 Oct, 2021, 4:34 pm Sarah Mason

Environmental health conditions are a key contributor to infections, injuries and chronic disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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Aboriginal health News Top 4 

“Do it for your mob, do it for your Elders”: new vaccination centre opens for western Sydney’s Aboriginal community

13 Sep, 2021, 6:04 pm16 Sep, 2021, 4:02 pm Sarah Mason

“The idea of getting a vaccine was something that I really didn’t agree with at first…” Blake Tatafu from Penrith

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    Westmead Hospital “one-stop shop” clinic makes access to healthcare easier for adults with a disability

    27 May, 2023, 4:00 pm29 May, 2023, 8:56 am Alyssa Terese
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    Keep WSLHD safe: Vaccination best protection as we head into winter months

    26 May, 2023, 10:19 am26 May, 2023, 10:29 am Jessica Chahine

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