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$50m health hub ready to welcome community

WebAs population growth — and with it the demand for healthcare — continues to escalate in Western Sydney, the Nepean community welcomed the official opening of Cornerstone Healthcare Property Fund’s (CHP Fund) Nepean Health Hub, bringing a range of healthcare services to the region. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics*, …

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New Nepean Hospital Clinical Tower opens to the public

WebThe future of health care has arrived at Nepean Hospital as hundreds of patients and staff move into a brand new 14 storey tower. Over six years in the making, the 21st century hospital has been designed with and for the patients and staff. “This a bold initiative that not only delivers a modern health […]

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Construction begins

WebA dedicated Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) that provides essential mental health care to young people across Western Sydney is coming to Nepean Hospital. A sod turn event marked the beginning of construction of a specialist building that will give young people aged between 12 and 17 years of age holistic, patient-centred treatment […]

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State-of-the-art pathology laboratory opens at Nepean Hospital

WebA new state-of-the-art pathology laboratory at Nepean Hospital is providing staff the latest in cutting-edge medical technology to perform vital diagnostic testing. PATHOLOGY is a crucial tool in detecting, diagnosing and treating disease, as well as an important aspect of managing long-term medical conditions The new facility was officially …

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St Clair Physie celebrates a stellar year of achievements

WebTeam Teachers. St Clair Physie, a vibrant not-for-profit physical culture club, is basking in the glow of an extraordinary 2023 season, marked by remarkable triumphs and team spirit. As they gear up for another exhilarating year in 2024, the club reflects on its past accomplishments and eagerly anticipates new milestones on the horizon. St Clair […]

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Walk It Off Australia Inc launches Warragamba Group

WebWalk It Off Australia Inc (WIO) launched its Warragamba Group on Wednesday night 20th March, with approximately 35 men in attendance. Chris Edwards, founder of the Warragamba group said “Walk It Off is a grassroots, community-based, mental health support initiative, that independently supports men who may be struggling …

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Youth Mental Health Walk

WebAbove: A group of walkers preparing for 2024 event. Photos supplied IN 2023, Chris Barton walked from the Three Sisters, Katoomba to Manly Beach, trekking 128 kilometres in just 24 hours to raise money for the charity ‘Batyr’, which delivers mental health programs run by young people, for young people. Chris was also hoping his […]

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Brighter Day for ending youth suicide in Western Sydney

WebFederal Member for Lindsay, Melissa McIntosh MP, joins Youth Insearch CEO Stephen Lewin and General Manager Leann Tibbey at Penrith Plaza to raise awareness on ending youth suicide. IT was a bright day in Westfields Penrith, when the Youth Insearch team brought their Brighter Day campaign to Western Sydney, and were …

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Legends of the Nepean: Vivienne Ross

WebVivienne Ross is the Group Leader of the Nepean Blue Mountain Parkinson’s Support Group (NBMPSC) and has been a member of the group since her husband Barry was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in 2006. Since taking on the Group Leader’s role in 2011, Vivienne has been heavily involved in both the day to day and long-term …

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Legends of the Nepean: Del Gaudry

WebTom, Del, daughter Kimberly and sister Joanne. Del Gaudry is the Sydney Coordinator of the Women Veteran Network Australia (WVNA), a past board member of Blue Mountains Zonta Club, past board member of the Penrith RSL Club, past board member of the RSL & Services Clubs, past Trustee Director of RSL NSW and currently …

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LEGENDS OF THE NEPEAN: Bob Aitken AM JP

WebIn addition to running Bob Aitken Media, his own media company, Bob Aitken AM JP is currently the Chairman of Rotary District 9685 Polio Committee, the Rotary International (RI) ‘END POLIO NOW’ Coordinator for Zone 8 and Chairman of the RI Zone 8 History and Archives Committee and, as such, he had charge of planning, researching …

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Koori kids futures

WebNepean Blue Mountains Health’s Koori Kids Futures work experience program continues to be a popular first step for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students keen to begin their careers in health. The latest cohort of Year 10 and 11 students recently completed the immersive three-day program where they enjoyed …

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Emergency Department Taskforce meets to tackle wait times

WebNSW’s Emergency Department (ED) Taskforce met this week, bringing together clinical experts from across the state to improve wait times in the state’s busy EDs. NSW EDs are under continuing pressure, with more than 3 million attendances each year, and treating more patients with serious illness than ever before. The new Taskforce will …

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Reduction in Planned Surgery Waitlists at Nepean Hospital

WebTHE state’s overdue planned surgery waitlist has been slashed by 85% across the state since the NSW Government’s Surgical Care Governance Taskforce was first established in March 2023, according to the latest BHI data. In a press release, the NSW Government said the outstanding commitment of our highly-skilled health staff, …

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Stan Grant on strengthening Aboriginal workforces in western …

WebEsteemed journalist and Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi man, Stan Grant, has supported discussions around how to bolster the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). Amid a panel chat facilitated by Stan the WSLHD launched its Aboriginal Workforce Plan on 27 June 2022. …

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Emergency department is not your only option

WebMarch 28, 2024 | Nepean News. Did you know that 10% of emergency room presentations across the state could have been treated by a GP? This Easter long weekend, if you have a non life-threatening illness or injury, the emergency department is not your only option. Wentworth Healthcare, the provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health

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