The WSLHD Centre for Population Health
Our aim is to improve the health of all people living in the Western Sydney Local Health District and reduce avoidable hospitalisations.
Population Health works with people and organisations in the local district to create healthy environments, policies and programs that support healthy choices. We identify and minimise public health risks to the community and develop, implement and evaluate community based programs that improve and maintain population health.
WentWest (PHN)
The Western Sydney Primary Health Network (operated by WentWest) is focused on addressing both regional and national health challenges. Together with health professionals, partners from both the health and hospital sector, consumers and the broader community, we seek to identify gaps and commission solutions for better health outcomes.
Diabetes NSW & ACT is Australia’s largest member-based charity where our mission is a life without the complication of diabetes. We work to improve the day-to-day lives of people living with diabetes by providing access to education, information, programs, advocacy and services designed to help people better manage their diabetes.
PwC’s purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems and the Western Sydney Diabetes program resonates deeply with our purpose. PwC is one of Australia’s leading professional services firms, bringing the power of our global network of firms to help Australian businesses, not-for-profit organisations and governments to improve the way they work; from improving the structure of Australia’s health system to performing due diligence on some of Australia’s largest deals.
We assist and work with senior citizens so they lead a physically and mentally healthy and happy life. We help fulfil their social needs and assist senior citizens in accessing assistance and services from local, state and federal government and non-government agencies and bodies.
The NSW Government is helping kids get into sport and fitness with the Active Kids program. All school-enrolled children will be eligible for a $100 Active Kids voucher annually over the next four years.
The voucher can be used with any approved Active Kids provider to help cover costs towards registration, participation and membership fees for sport, fitness and active recreation.
Families can apply for and use their voucher at any time within the calendar year (1 January to 31 December).
Active Living NSW was established in April 2017 as a partnership between NSW Ministry of Health and the National Heart Foundation – NSW Division to support the physical activity and healthy built environment deliverables of the NSW Healthy Eating and Active Living Strategy. It continues key pieces to promote active living through influencing the physical and social environments in which communities live.
Active Parramatta is an initiative of City of Parramatta Council to promote continued participation in health, fitness and lifelong learning programs across the Parramatta LGA. We strive to deliver high quality programs so residents, workers and visitors of Parramatta can live healthier, happier lives.
Programs include discounted fitness classes, free school holiday activities and the free Active Parramatta Van mobile service.
ADA NSW is the peak body representing the dental profession in NSW & ACT. Our purpose is to have the best dentists in the world in a nation with the best oral health. We promote good oral health to the community through education and partnerships with like-minded organisations such as Western Sydney Diabetes Alliance.
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. We develop innovative technology, services and solutions that advance clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for healthcare providers. By working collaboratively with organisations around the world, BD helps enhance outcomes, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to healthcare.
Bicycle NSW is a 40 year old membership organisation and the peak body for people who ride bicycles in NSW. Its mission is to create a better environment for cycling in NSW through working with government, law enforcement and stakeholders to change infrastructure, law and behaviour. It serves local Bicycle User Groups and members with advocacy and offers insurance protection.
Box Divvy is a grocery box-sharing system, supplying fresh, local food directly from farmers and wholesalers to a network of Food Hubs. Anyone with a covered packing space can run a Hub, and earn income. Friends and neighbours order online and save 30-40% on the cost of fresh food. Box Divvy dramatically improves access to and cost of fresh local food.
We proudly serve the vibrant, multicultural community of Western Sydney and are an active member of the Alliance. We are proud proponents of managing diabetes in general practice and heartily embrace the Case Conferences and Health Pathways. We are a demonstrator site for Healthcare homes which, together with Integrated Care, has revolutionised the management of diabetes at our practice.
As a registered Australian charity, the Can Too Foundation a mission to fight cancer on two fronts: reducing cancer in the community by getting people moving and mentoring them through positive goal-specific fitness programs, whilst improving patient outcomes by investing in Australian cancer research. We believe that with the right support and advice, You Can Too!
We are a community pharmacy located in Westpoint, Blacktown with an interest in diabetes and its prevention. We have a pharmacist diabetes educator and we also provide the following services:
Coles makes life easier for Australians by delivering quality, value and service to the 21 million customers who shop with us each week. Coles Online provides customers with an ‘anytime, anywhere’ shopping proposition, offering a choice of home delivery to your kitchen bench or pick up from over 1,000 Click&Collect locations. Coles Online also has a dedicated team serving business customers.
Connect Hearing is a national network of hearing clinics, specialising in identifying, managing and educating local communities about hearing loss. We believe that many health conditions including diabetes could be prevented through better health literacy. Good health literacy is hard to achieve with poor communication that has occurred because of hearing loss. Every day we help people stay connected by improving their hearing and overall wellbeing. Ph: 1800 693 277.
COTA NSW is the peak organisation for people over the age of 50 in our state. COTA is an independent, consumer-based non-government organisation that works with politicians, policy makers, and service providers as well as media representatives to make sure your views are heard and your needs are met.
We do this through advocacy, policy and targeted programs and initiatives, with a mission to advance the rights, interest and futures of Australians as we age.
Our facilities allow us to provide tailored services for a variety of needs, including general fitness, weight loss, rehabilitation and managing specific chronic and/ or lifestyle illnesses. We also offer a Type 2 Diabetes Group Education and Exercise sessions which are rebated through Medicare with a GP referral.
Dementia Australia, the new voice of Alzheimer’s Australia, is the national peak body for people, of all ages, living with all forms of dementia, their families and carers. It provides advocacy, support services, education and information. An estimated 436,000 people have dementia in Australia. This number is projected to reach almost 1.1 million by 2058.
Farmwall is an AgTech, urban farming startup, on a mission to transform our cities into food producing ecosystems. We design and implement technology enhanced, food producing solutions in urban spaces, with the goal of enhancing the built environment with positive social and environmental outcomes. We exist to create cities that feed our planet.
Football NSW is the governing body for association football (soccer) and futsal in the Australian state of New South Wales, with the exception of the northern regions of NSW. Our aim is to grow, develop and promote the beautiful game by supporting our members, stakeholders and football family through effective governance, strong leadership, transparent communication, professional administration and clear strategic direction.
Get Kids Cooking have taught over 95,000 Australian school aged children to cook using our innovative portable teaching kitchen and Cook In A Box cooking program. The Kitchen Kart is a compact mobile teaching kitchen that comes complete with oven, stovetop and kitchen sink. Equipped with all the cooking tools and equipment to run lessons, The Kitchen Kart makes it easy for teachers to deliver cooking classes in a variety of areas.
GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. As an employee-owned Australian company, we provide engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services to private and public sector clients. Committed to sustainable development, GHD improves the physical, natural and social environments of the many communities in which we operate in order to provide a lasting benefit to communities.
The Glycemic Index Foundation (GIF) is a health promotion and not-for-profit charity founded by the University of Sydney and diabetes organisations, Diabetes Australia and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Our mission is to promote the prevention of obesity, diabetes and other chronic lifestyle-related conditions by raising the awareness and understanding of the health benefits of low GI diets and by making healthy low GI choices easy.
Government Architect NSW (GANSW) provides strategic design leadership in architecture, urban design and landscape architecture. In this role, GANSW supports the NSW Government in delivering quality, managing risk and fostering innovation to maximise public value in the built environment.
The role of GANSW is critical in helping to deliver good design and planning outcomes in NSW. This strategic advisory role works across government, the private sector, and the community to improve social, environmental and economic outcomes for NSW and its communities.
Hawkesbury Harvest brings food growers and consumers together. Formed in the year 2000, its Farm Gate Trails and Farmers’ Markets are the primary means for achieving this, along with advocacy, collaboration and action with other food system actors and government agencies. Harvest’s trading name is Harvest Trails and Markets.
Our mission is to provide the highest standard of patient care whilst incorporating a holistic approach toward diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases in Primary health setting. We are fully accredited and computerized practice with a team of doctors, practice nurses and allied health workers, reception staff that are committed to promoting health, wellbeing and disease prevention especially Diabetes and Cardiovascular diseases.
Australian Hearing is now Hearing Australia and provides world leading research and hearing services for the wellbeing of all Australians. It is the nation’s largest provider of Government-funded hearing services to eligible people including children under 16, pensioners, veterans, adults with complex communication needs and ATSI people over 50. With more than 70 years’ experience, and with over 600 locations, we are here to help all Australians manage their hearing health, ensuring they stay connected with the world around them.
The vision of the Heart Foundation is an Australia free of heart disease. We’ll achieve this through research, patient support and care, and prevention. We bring to the Alliance a shared focus on physical activity, active living, and food/nutrition. Physical activity can reduce the risk of heart disease by 35%. It can also help prevent and manage diabetes.
"If I had one wish, I’d wish for everyone to help create a strong, sustainable movement to educate every child about food. To inspire families to cook again and empower people everywhere to fight obesity." – Jamie Oliver.
Through The Good Foundation, an independent not-for-profit, Jamie’s Ministry of Food and Jamie Oliver’s learn your fruit and veg, are cooking up what is needed to lead the transformation of Australia’s food habits thought advocacy, program delivery, and collaboration.
Live Life Get Active provides a tailored health and wellness offering that specifically addresses the three key health issues facing our communities today – obesity, diabetes and poor mental health. We do this via a tried and tested interlinking strategy that looks at fitness, nutrition, motivation and community connectivity. We provide FREE education, inspiration, demonstration and practical group exercise sessions.
Walking Netball provides a fun, safe environment and encourages adults to have a more gradual introduction to physical activity by regaining necessary motor skills, helping balance, coordination, and better footwork. Other benefits include improved strength, flexibility and circulation, along with long-term fitness and weight maintenance benefits.
NICM Health Research Institute is Australia’s leader in complementary and integrative medicine research and policy. Seed funded by the Commonwealth and NSW State governments, NICM plays a key role in ensuring Australians have access to reliable evidence on complementary medicines and treatments. As an ERA 5 ranking institute, NICM is globally recognised for its world-class research and innovations.
Family and Community Services (FACS) works with children, adults, families and communities to improve lives and help people realise their potential. We are the agency in NSW with statutory responsibility for protecting children and young people from risk of significant harm. In executing Government policy, FACS will use our organisation’s capabilities and influence in child protection, housing, homelessness and community inclusion to deliver our key priorities.
The NSW Office of Preventive Health delivers state-wide preventive health programs on behalf of the NSW Ministry of Health.
The Office functions to enhance coordination of prevention initiatives to reduce lifestyle-related risk factors that can result in chronic disease and unnecessary hospitalisation. This will contribute to achieving the NSW State Plan targets.
The Office of Sport offers a range of services and support in NSW to promote an active and healthy lifestyle. From training programs to grants, we work closely with individuals to build strong, inclusive and active communities.
Nutrition Australia NSW is a non-government, non-profit charity based organization that aims to inspire and empower healthy eating and to encourage all Australians to have access to healthy and nutritious food. We are an experience service provider to the community, local and state council, corporate workplaces, childcare, aged care, one-on-one consultant, menu assessments, nutrition seminars, team building activities and many more.
Optimum Health Solutions is one of Australia’s leading preventative health service providers. We deliver personalised health programs to help people live life to the fullest. The combination of our certified team of Exercise Physiologists and Dietitians state of the art facilities, provide an environment where we can deliver the solution in helping you overcome Type 2 Diabetes.
OzHarvest is Australia’s leading food rescue organization. To date, we’ve collected over 180 tonnes of quality excess food from commercial outlets and delivered it to more than 1300 charities. This equals to over 100 million meals to people in need across the country.
Education programs are critical to our business to help enable positive change for vulnerable people. We currently deliver three distinct programs – NEST, Nourish and FEAST.
Parramatta Mission has been providing services to people who are homeless, people facing crisis and people living with mental illness for over 40 years. Meals Plus is open for breakfast and lunch from Monday to Friday. Services include: emergency food assistance, laundry and shower facilities, financial counselling, legal advice by visiting solicitors, housing advocacy, Centrelink outreach service and referral to clinical and accommodation services.
PSA is the peak national professional pharmacy organisation representing all of Australia’s 31,000 pharmacists working in all sectors and across all locations.
We are committed to improving Australia’s health through excellence in pharmacist care and believe the expertise of pharmacists can be better utilised to address the health care needs of all Australians.
We also lead and support innovative and evidence-based healthcare service delivery by pharmacists and provide high-quality practitioner development and practice support to pharmacists.
Professor Thomas Astell-Burt and Associate Professor Xiaoqi Feng are long-term collaborators with Western Sydney Diabetes and Founding Co-Directors of the PowerLab, a leading research centre at the University of Wollongong. Profs Astell-Burt and Feng are focused on promoting human flourishing and better health across the lifecourse through quantitative research of environmental changes and health sector interventions that address the epidemics of type 2 diabetes, dementia, social isolation and childhood obesity.
Reclink Australia provides evidence-based sport and art programs to disadvantaged Australians to create socially inclusive, life-changing opportunities. In partnership with more than 200 community organisations, Reclink Australia’s programs create pathways to improved health and wellbeing, education and employment outcomes for all participants. There is no other social inclusion program in Australia with the reach and impact achieved through Reclink Australia’s model.
The SALSA project is a partnership between WSLHD, Mt Druitt, Blacktown and Hills Medical Practitioners Associations, high schools, Western Sydney PHN and the University of Sydney. The SALSA program is an award winning peer education program, driven by students, to promote physical activity and healthy eating in a supportive environment. The model involves volunteer university students and high school students as learners and educators.
We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide self-care solutions to better manage personal wellbeing and provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.
With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe.
The Sound Scouts App provides a free hearing check for children aged 4 & over. Endorsed by Hearing Australia, and with the support of the Department of Health, the test is clinically validated and can also be used by adults.
The app delivers a fun hearing check with the science built into three game based activities that test for both hearing loss and listening difficulties in noise. Results are delivered immediately with clear guidance provided if a problem is identified.
The app can be downloaded from the App Store, Google Play and the Microsoft Store.
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Seventh-day Adventists are committed to sharing God’s life-transforming love. We want to help people get to know God, grow spiritually and serve others in practical and effective ways. As Christians, we believe the best way to show our love and respect for God is to be the best we can: physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. We believe that a wholesome lifestyle contributes to good physical health, which enhances a person’s mental and spiritual potential.
We help older people in our community to maintain healthy lifestyle to assist people in their management of chronic illness through exercise and education programs. SHARE offers range of affordable wellness programs, SHARE is a member of Fitness Australia. SHARE was acknowledged and awarded with Silver and Bronze awards for building healthier communities.
The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW seeks to better the lives of those living in or at risk of disadvantage. The Society has been involved in this Alliance since 2016 and aims to develop community connections in order to grow and foster healthy habits for people in the Western Sydney region.
The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation provides professional development, educational resources and support for schools and early learning centres to deliver pleasurable food education, through a kitchen garden program.
The model teaches students how to grow, harvest, prepare and share fresh, delicious food, establishing positive food habits for life. It is an integrated approach that meets a range of wellbeing, education and community objectives.
We are a leading community services organisation that offers people of all cultures person-centred direct services, including aged care and NDIS, disability employment, settlement support, youth development, women and families. We respond to community needs and opportunities, and work to empower individuals of all cultures to become active, contributing members of society.
TAFE NSW is the leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia. We aim to provide high quality, personalised vocational education and training to build prosperity, sustainability and innovation throughout New South Wales.
We’re passionate about helping you build skills, create success and become inspired to achieve a better future. We believe in helping students and businesses to unlock their potential and helping them achieve long term success throughout their career. For more information visit tafensw.edu.au or contact 131 601.
The Food Coach aims to help people recognise that healthy eating is delicious, easy, and available to everyone regardless of their location and income. The website below provides a wealth of tools and information on what to eat and how to cook. Founder of The Food Coach, Judy Davie is also on hand to deliver practical and fun games, workshops and keynote talks with one consistent message, which is that life is better when you eat well.
Total Earth Care prides itself as a leader in the Bushland Regeneration Industry.
For over 30 years Total Earth Care has provided technical advice, services and solutions for the restoration of degraded environments. We employ highly qualified staff to ensure that our results provide benefits to the entire ecosystem.
Extensive development of the Western Sydney District has resulted in a reduction in green spaces, which are classified by many researchers as the lungs of the City. It has been proven by an array of scientific researchers that the lack of these areas can have complex and diverse side effects on human health.
Our company philosophy embraces all these factors and aims to improve the environment for future generations.
The NSW Government released Future Transport 2056 to ensure the way we travel is more personal, integrated, accessible, safe, reliable and sustainable.
A key component of Future Transport is to deliver walking and cycling improvements to local communities, public transport hubs and major centres.
Transport for NSW continues to work with Councils to build and upgrade walking and cycling infrastructure and to deliver walking and cycling programs to encourage safe, healthy and connected transport modes.
Walking Netball removes participation barriers for senior women and men, helping them experience the many on-going health and social benefits of staying active by enjoying games of netball.
Walking Netball provides a fun, safe environment and encourages adults to have a more gradual introduction to physical activity by regaining necessary motor skills, helping balance, coordination, and better footwork. Other benefits include improved strength, flexibility and circulation, along with long-term fitness and weight maintenance benefits.
We are a group of like-minded walking enthusiasts working with councils, Department of Planning & Open Spaces and National Parks & Wildlife Service to proof-walk, map and distribute information on 1,290 kilometres of walking routes throughout Greater Sydney. We recently completed the inaugural Great West Walk which has been delivered by Blacktown City Council, City of Parramatta Council, Penrith City Council. NPWS and Western Sydney Parklands. We aim to progressively proof-walk and document a metropolitan-wide network of walking routes based on the Green Grid.
Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue is a not-for-profit, community initiative leading a national conversation about Greater Western Sydney.
The Dialogue facilitates interaction between key opinion leaders, across industry, government, academia and the community, to inform public policy debate and to advance a Western Sydney regional agenda through research, analysis, advocacy and events.
Western Sydney Parklands is a place for people to meet, celebrate, learn, play, exercise and appreciate the environment. At 5,280 hectares, it is the largest urban park in Australia.
It includes, picnic areas, award-winning playgrounds, sports facilities, more than 60 km of tracks and trails, mountain bike trail, event space, entertainment facilities, farming and business hubs. That’s why we call it Sydney’s Biggest Backyard!
Western Sydney Region of Councils (WSROC) represents eight local councils in the Greater Western Sydney region. For over 40 years, WSROC has brought a collective voice to those issues which are crucial for Greater Western Sydney’s growing population. These include transport, employment, regional planning, arts, health and sustainability. WSROC also provides a forum for the coordination of regional programs on behalf of its members.
The Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism Translational Research Unit (DOMTRU) at Western Sydney University is committed to reversing the impact of diabetes on our region and around the world. DOMTRU research and practice looks at prevention of obesity and diabetes, prevention of complications among those with diabetes and studies the mechanisms behind the causes and development of obesity and diabetes and their complications.
For almost 30 years, Westmead Hospital Foundation has partnered with our patients and the wider community to help provide exceptional health care and research within Westmead Hospital. With the help of our supporters, we can ensure our medical staff have access to the latest equipment and training to help the people of Greater Western Sydney and beyond.
Funds raised by WHF benefit patient care.
YMCA NSW is a non-profit organisation committed to empowering and inspiring young people. Creating that inspiration through gyms, recreation centres, pools outside hours school care and outdoor education and camping. YMCA NSW exists to promote healthy living and empowering communities and does so via the delivery of a range of programs and services across NSW and ACT.
