Far West of Centre - Health in Outback NSW

Integrated Care FWLHD

Meet the Far West Local Health District's Integrated Care team to learn more about health conditions and chronic disease, see what services and supports are available to consumers in the Far West.

  1. Jul 12

    Between Dust and Sky - Far West Local Health District and the Royal Flying Doctor Service

    Today we conclude season 10 with a collaborative episode with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. This episode brings together and builds on previous episodes that highlight the special and integral relationship between both entities to deliver exceptional health care in our rural and remote footprint. In the studio we are joined by Nick Minns, General Manager for Remote Health Services at the Far West Local Health District, and Doctor Nikki Williams, Clinical Director of Primary Care at the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section. Nick and Doctor Williams share their personal health journeys and what it means to deliver health care services in some of the most rural and remote locations in New South Wales. We also farewell Heidi Drenkhahn from the Far West Local Health District and would like to thank Heidi for hosting this season of the podcast.  We wish Heidi all the very best! Hosted by Heidi Drenkhahn and produced by Juanita White for the Far West Local Health District. Listener discretion is advised, as episodes may discuss or name Indigenous people who are deceased. Information provided in this podcast is correct at the time of recording and is generalised information.  If you require further individualised health care advice, please contact your health care provider. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success License code: GPJJWCGZMJREMTIN

  2. Jun 28

    Where the Five Rivers Run - Healthcare in Balranald

    As we near the end of our season, we find ourselves at our final destination and most southern health facility in the Far West Local Health District, Balranald. The township of Balranald is nestled on the beautiful Murrumbidgee River, and is famously known as the gateway to the “Five Rivers” region, as the town sits just upstream from where the Murrumbidgee converges with the Murray River.   The Balranald region has five rivers that run through it, the Murrumbidgee, Murray, Wakool, Edward and Lachlan Rivers.   The region is highly regarded for its local waterways and outdoor attractions, including the nearby Yanga National Park and the culturally significant World Heritage-listed Mungo National Park. Today in the studio we are joined by Angeline Vogel, Health Service Manager at Balranald Multipurpose Service.  Hear about Angeline’s Health journey, what makes Balranald such a special place to work, and why Angeline just can’t leave. Hosted by Heidi Drenkhahn and produced by Juanita White for the Far West Local Health District. Listener discretion is advised, as episodes may discuss or name Indigenous people who are deceased. Information provided in this podcast is correct at the time of recording and is generalised information.  If you require further individualised health care advice, please contact your health care provider. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/successLicense code: GPJJWCGZMJREMTIN

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Meet the Far West Local Health District's Integrated Care team to learn more about health conditions and chronic disease, see what services and supports are available to consumers in the Far West.