Far West LHD media releases

This April Falls Month older people living Far West LHD are being encouraged to look after themselves with regular exercise and activity to help maintain independence.

A new virtual healthcare service accessible through a phone call is now available to residents in Far West and Western NSW.

Patients, families and carers are invited to recognise an outstanding local nurse or midwife, as part of the 2025 Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) Nursing and Midwifery Awards.

The breast screen clinic will be open in Broken Hill from Monday 28 April – Friday 9 May, 2025.

The Broken Hill Health Service Redevelopment has reached two significant milestones with the completion of the first stage of the $12 million Emergency Department (ED) upgrade and the building structure complete for the new Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit.

Patients, families, and carers are invited to nominate exceptional local Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) staff members, as part of the District’s 15 th annual Staff Recognition and Health Innovation Awards. 

The popular school-based apprenticeship and traineeship (SBAT) program has commenced at Far West Local Health District for 2025, with 11 students taking part.

Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) has welcomed more than 20 new graduate nurses and midwives providing a boost to local health services across Far West NSW.

Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) is encouraging all of us to stand together in solidarity during Ochre Ribbon Week (12-19 February 2025) to raise awareness and foster safer communities for Aboriginal people.

The Far West Local Health District is celebrating one staff member who has been named as a finalist in the 2025 Excellence in Allied Health Awards.