Spotlight on Western Sydney’s work to support new communities
Sudanese resident Jon Wall has praised Western Sydney Local Health District’s health support group in helping him better understand the Australian health system.
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Community Health
Scarves send colourful screening message to the ladies of the west
Cultural women of western Sydney are donning colourful scarves as a reward for boosting their health literacy and understanding at
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Local teams shed a whopping 293kg in Aboriginal health challenge
The Mount Druitt teams won a combined $25,000 for their sensational efforts.
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Free barista course swirls up experience for western Sydney teens
Young people are learning the fine art of coffee making thanks to a free barista course at the High Street
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Brain tour and health safari at Blacktown NAIDOC party
One of Western Sydney’s biggest NAIDOC celebrations at Blacktown Showground has provided Aborignal community members a fun way to learn about their health.
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Working up a sweat may help prevent dementia
Diet, exercise and social engagement can improve your health and quality of life.
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Health resources for our multicultural women
Women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds now have access to user friendly resources on cervical screening and other health issues.
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‘Walk for Life” buddies pay tribute to lost leader
The Hills Community Health Centre (HCHC) Heart Foundation Walking group have been hitting the pavements around Castle Hill twice a week for more than 16 years.
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Swat the mozzies this school break
People planning to enjoy the great outdoors these school holidays should take extra care against mosquito bites to prevent catching any serious diseases.
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Measles alert: two cases in infants
NSW Health is again advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles following the diagnosis of two infants too young to be vaccinated, who probably acquired the infection from recent cases in Sydney.
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