Far West Local Health District

The Far West Local Health District (LHD) is geographically the second largest of the fifteen Local Health Districts across NSW.

The Living Desert, Broken Hill

Discover Far West LHD

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FWLHD Our Services community nursing

Our services

We aim to provide high-quality public health services that are available when and where needed, to meet the needs of our diverse communities.

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Balranald Multipurpose Service facility aerial view

Our facilities

Far West Local Health District has hospitals and community health facilities in several regional centres and remote locations.

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About us

Find out about our board, executive and organisational structure as well as our vision, values, priorities and performance.


Learn and work with Far West LHD

Patients and carers

A range of information, services and allowances are available to support you as a patient or carer.

Work with us

Far West NSW is a great place to work and live, offering rewarding personal and professional experiences without the traffic and crowds of cities.

Community engagement

We work with our communities to improve our services and make sure they meet community needs. Read about opportunities to get involved, including through our local health councils.


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Follow us on social media.


Latest news

Far West Newsletter

Read the latest news in our monthly Far West in Focus newsletter.

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Aerial view of Broken Hill

New mental health inpatient unit opens

A new, state-of-the-art Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit (AMHIPU) was declared officially open today in Broken Hill by NSW Minister for Mental Health, the Hon. Rose Jackson.

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Minister cutting the ribbon for MHIPU official opening

Broken Hill Redevelopment milestone for emergency department

The Broken Hill Hospital Emergency Department (ED) has reached its latest milestone, with Stage 2 of the $12 million project now complete.

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FWLHD BHHS ED stage 2 completion treatment bays

Growing Stronger in the Far West

The Far West Local Health District’s Annual Public Meeting was held on Monday, 24 November 2025.

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FWLHD Board Chair Sally Pearce and FWLHD CE Mark Dykgraaf


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