Far West LHD news

The popular school-based apprenticeship and traineeship (SBAT) program has commenced at Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) for 2024, with 14 students in the District taking part.

Priority groups are encouraged to book in now for their free influenza vaccine, ahead of the flu season.

The Annual Public Meeting (APM) of the Far West Local Health District Board was held on Monday, 12 December 2022.

A boost to critical health services in the State’s Far West is a step closer, with the master plan released for the upgrade of the Broken Hill Health Service Emergency Department (ED) and enhancement of the Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit.

Due to rising floodwaters there has been a significant increase in the number of interactions between people and snakes and spiders, which increases the risk of being bitten or stung.

The Wentworth community has been provided with its first look at designs for the new $30 million Wentworth Health Service which will transform health services and facilities in the region.

Visitors and staff at the Broken Hill Health Service can still get their coffee fix at the Kiosk thanks to a generous donation by the Broken Hill Contribution Fund.

Far West Local Health District staff have shown their support for Reconciliation Week by wearing new Indigenous-themed shirts as a sign of acknowledgement of the traditional custodians of the land upon which we work and live.

29 newly registered nurses and midwives have joined the local health district (LHD) this February. They have begun their nursing careers under the GradStart Program.

What Buronga’s new HealthOne facility will look like and offer locals.