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Three words that could change lives

14 Sep, 2017, 8:51 am Anne Markey 0 Comments R U OK, suicide, wellbeing

They are three little words that can have a big impact on lives.

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Teams from across WSLHD have raised more than $4000 to help people with cerebral palsy as part of Steptember.
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WSLHD Steptember teams rocket up the leader board

28 Aug, 2017, 4:00 pm Anne Markey 0 Comments Steptember, wellbeing, WSLHD

Look out, NSW LHDs – Western Sydney Local Health District is rocketing up the LHD leaderboard for this year’s Steptember event.

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Teams from across WSLHD will take 10,000 steps a day to raise money for people with cerebral palsy by joining Steptember.
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25 WSLHD teams sign up for Steptember

16 Aug, 2017, 10:01 am Anne Markey 0 Comments exercise, Steptember, wellbeing

Steptember is coming fast – and 25 teams from WSLHD have already signed up.

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women's wellbeing webinar
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Tune into a webinar on women’s wellbeing

02 Aug, 2017, 2:58 pm Anne Markey 0 Comments employee assistance program, employee health, wellbeing, women's health

Two statistics make an upcoming webinar on women’s wellbeing something everyone should tune into.

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Clinical quality systems officer, clinical governance, Jeeyoun Jun at the Westmead Hospital zumba class on day one of the WSLHD Wellbeing Festival.
Health Our People 

A sell-out talk – and Zumba – gets people on their feet

29 May, 2017, 4:26 pm05 Jun, 2017, 3:17 pm Anne Markey 0 Comments Sue Langley, wellbeing, Westmead Hospital

Feeling stronger and more positive can be as simple as striking a ‘Superman pose’ – and positivity expert Sue Langley

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Positive psychology expert Sue Langley is a guest speaker at the WSLHD employee wellbeing festival.
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Inspiring speakers headline WSLHD Wellbeing Festival

23 May, 2017, 8:22 am23 May, 2017, 8:22 am Anne Markey 0 Comments diabetes, speakers, stress, wellbeing, wellbeing festival, WSLHD

Up for a little inspiration? You’ll find it at the WSLHD Wellbeing Festival from May 29 – June 2. It

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The WSLHD employee wellbeing will launch with a week-long festival across the district. Picture: iStock
Events Health News 

Zumba, stretching and great guest speakers: Don’t miss WSLHD’s first wellbeing festival

11 May, 2017, 12:40 pm17 May, 2017, 3:44 pm Anne Markey 0 Comments employees, wellbeing, wellbeing festival, WSLHD

WSLHD will launch its employee wellbeing program with a week-long festival in May. Meditation, Zumba, laughing classes and internationally renowned

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Our People 

Call out for participants I 2017 Aboriginal Knockout Challenge

01 Mar, 2017, 1:23 pm22 Mar, 2017, 1:24 pm Western Sydney LHD 0 Comments 2017 Aboriginal Knockout Challenge, NSW Health, NSW Rugby League, wellbeing

NSW Rugby League and NSW Health are calling on participants from Aboriginal communities across the state to team up for

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AlertsView All

  • NSW further expands access to Japanese Encephalitis vaccine

    NSW further expands access to Japanese Encephalitis vaccine

    27 Jan, 2023, 10:18 am27 Jan, 2023, 10:18 am Jessica Chahine
  • Viral gastroenteritis on the rise in NSW

    Viral gastroenteritis on the rise in NSW

    18 Jan, 2023, 2:01 pm18 Jan, 2023, 2:01 pm Alyssa Terese
  • Thousands of western Sydney and NSW women to receive fertility treatment rebate

    Thousands of western Sydney and NSW women to receive fertility treatment rebate

    17 Jan, 2023, 3:11 pm17 Jan, 2023, 3:29 pm Alyssa Terese
  • Western Sydney urged to be aware of rare serious bacterial illnesses requiring urgent care

    Western Sydney urged to be aware of rare serious bacterial illnesses requiring urgent care

    09 Jan, 2023, 1:36 pm09 Jan, 2023, 1:37 pm Natalie Noordhuis

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