Far West LHD media releases
Read latest media releases from Far West LHD.
Ochre Ribbon Week - Standing Together Against Violence
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.
Far West LHD staffer a finalist in 2025 Excellence in Allied Health Awards
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.
New data shows top five cancers projected to affect people in Far West LHD
People are being urged to seek help if they notice changes in their health, with new data from the Cancer Institute NSW showing 235 people are projected to be diagnosed with cancer in Far West Local Health District in 2025.
$5.1 million for new health worker accommodation in Far Western NSW
Communities in Broken Hill, Tibooburra, Wentworth, Buronga and Dareton are set to benefit from new Key Worker Accommodation which will help attract, recruit and retain more healthcare workers.
New Cancer Support Group
A new support group is available in Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) for people who have been diagnosed with cancer in the last five years.
Families encouraged to Go4Fun
Parents and carers can now enrol their primary school-aged children into a free 10-week healthy lifestyle program.
Protect yourself against Q fever risk this summer
Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) is urging residents to protect themselves against Q fever this summer, as warmer weather and high winds may increase the chance of the disease spreading.
$1.9 million to upgrade health facilities in Far West LHD
Communities in Far West NSW will benefit from a $1.9 million funding boost from the NSW Government to upgrade hospitals and health facilities in the region.
Take precautions to protect yourself from extreme heat
Far West Local Health District is urging people to take necessary precautions with heatwave conditions forecast across western NSW from Saturday.
Broken Hill Hospital Kiosk Auxiliary helps purchase $161,313 of hospital equipment
The Broken Hill Hospital Kiosk Auxiliary volunteers have again helped Far West Local Health District purchase equipment for use in the Broken Hill Hospital.