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Westmead proudly presents photography’s finest

25 Feb, 2020, 4:30 pm25 Feb, 2020, 4:30 pm Jenny Harrison

Gasps of excitement and surprise signalled a fitting finale to the Westmead Redevelopment Photography Competition.

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Events Top 4 

Special offer: Bangarra Dance Theatre at the Sydney Coliseum

24 Feb, 2020, 4:03 pm24 Feb, 2020, 4:06 pm Taylah Massingham

The team at the new Sydney Colisuem Theatre is offering a special discounted deal to the staff and friends of the Western Sydney Local Health District.

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Blacktown Mount Druitt Events Top 4 

Train with an Olympian and raise money for charity

19 Feb, 2020, 9:13 am19 Feb, 2020, 2:24 pm Jenny Harrison

Think you’ve got what it takes to survive a training session with a champion athlete?

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Strive for gold at Quality Awards 2020: workshops now open!

18 Feb, 2020, 1:03 pm18 Feb, 2020, 4:12 pm Jenny Harrison

Calling all Western Sydney Local Health District staff: your chance to win an award at our event of the year is here!

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Free events for savvy seniors looking to keep active and healthy

11 Feb, 2020, 4:13 pm11 Feb, 2020, 4:13 pm Sia Anthopoulos

Western Sydney residents aged 60+ can join free Active & Healthy sessions the Western Sydney Local Health District is running at selected local libraries in February.

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Free dementia information forum

30 Jan, 2020, 10:43 am05 Feb, 2020, 5:03 pm Jenny Harrison

A free dementia information forum will be held for Mandarin-speaking people, carers or family members who are interested in learning more about dementia.

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Blacktown Mount Druitt Events Our employees Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

I am, you are, we are Australian: celebrating the Aussie spirit

24 Jan, 2020, 3:48 pm26 Jan, 2020, 9:38 am Jenny Harrison

Australians are known for their generosity and mateship especially when fellow Aussies are doing it tough.

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Events Spotlight Top 4 

Tips and taboos: your Lunar New Year superstition guide

24 Jan, 2020, 3:30 pm24 Jan, 2020, 4:21 pm Sia Anthopoulos

Lunar New Year, which will be celebrated on Saturday 25 January, is rich with customs and traditions to attract good luck in the year to come, however, with these celebrations come superstitions.

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Events Top 4 

Step back to the colonial days in Parramatta this Australia Day

15 Jan, 2020, 1:46 pm15 Jan, 2020, 1:46 pm Jenny Harrison

Community members are encouraged to take a step back in time and learn about the colonial history of Parramatta by visiting Brislington House this Australia Day.

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Events Top 4 

Violence prevention workshops promote family harmony

30 Dec, 2019, 11:54 am14 Jan, 2020, 2:49 pm Harrison Vesey

The four workshops were aimed at men from specific ethnic groups.

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