Far West LHD media releases

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Departmental Release
18 February 2025

Nursing and midwifery graduates start their careers with Far West LHD 2025

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.

Departmental Release
12 February 2025

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.

Departmental Release
11 February 2025

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.

Departmental Release
7 February 2025

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.

Departmental Release
4 February 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.

Departmental Release
3 February 2025

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.

Departmental Release
20 January 2025

Families encouraged to Go4Fun

Parents and carers can now enrol their primary school-aged children into a free 10-week healthy lifestyle program.

Departmental Release
10 January 2025

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.

Departmental Release
6 January 2025

$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.

Departmental Release
13 December 2024

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.

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