Media Centre

Welcome to the Media Centre for South Western Sydney Local Health District. Here, you can find all the latest news from the District as well as newsletters, videos and publications.  

The District's Media and Communications Unit provides a 24-hour service for journalists. We can help you with:

• Enquiries about SWSLHD and the facilities and services we offer
   
• General enquiries about health care and specific health conditions
   
• Finding experts to speak to on a wide range of health care issues
   
• Filming and photography in our hospitals and facilities

Aboriginal Health and Workforce plan aims to close the gap

Ahead of NAIDOC week, South Western Sydney Local Health District launched its future road map to continue to support the Aboriginal community to improve access to health services and grow our Aboriginal workforce. More...

Pushing healthcare innovation beyond 2017

Lifesaving medical treatments, breakthrough technologies and revolutionary procedures were in the spotlight this week at the annual Health Beyond Research and Innovation Showcase held at the Campbelltown Catholic Club. More...

When was your last HIV check?

South Western Sydney Local Health District is encouraging people to have a HIV test as screening is now easier and faster than ever before. More...

A moving donation

When it comes to rehabilitation, movement is just as important as strength and repetition. More...

Vietnamese community leads the way in tackling tobacco

Smokers in south western Sydney’s Vietnamese community are being supported to quit this World No Tobacco Day, thanks to the District’s new project Bỏ Thuốc Sống Khỏe – Quit & Fit. More...

Nipping it in the bud

This World No Tobacco Day (31 May) SWSLHD Respiratory Physician Dr Belinda Cochrane and the Wests Tigers’ are calling for more people to support their friends, family and colleagues to quit smoking. More...