Far West LHD media releases

Refurbishment works have commenced on the emergency department at Balranald Multipurpose Service (MPS).

The Far West Local Health District is pleased to announce that an increase in staffing levels at Wilcannia Multipurpose Service (MPS) has resulted in opening hours increasing temporarily.

Wentworth and surrounding communities are benefitting from improved and enhanced healthcare services, with the official opening of the new $30 million Wentworth Health Service.

The professionalism, dedication, and compassion of nurses and midwives across Far West Local Health District have been recognised this week, as part of local celebrations for International Nurses Day (12 May) and International Day of the Midwife (5 May). 

The Far West Local Health District has appointed Ms Shannon (Shan) Henderson as the first First Nations (Identified) McGrath Cancer Care Nurse.

Far West Local Health District is encouraging people to discuss their end-of-life health care wishes during National Palliative Care Week (10-16 May 2026). 

Local Midwife Jesse Prokop has been named Far West Local Health District’s Midwife of the Year.

The Mental Health Prevention and Rehabilitation Centre at the Broken Hill Hospital campus has extended its opening hours.

Nominations have opened for patients, families and carers to recognise an outstanding local nurse or midwife, as part of the 2026 Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) Nursing and Midwifery Awards.

This April Falls Month Far West Local Health District is encouraging people to talk more about falls and simple interventions to improve balance and strength to reduce the risk of a fall.