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Media

The Far West LHD Media Unit is responsible for all media inquiries and interviews with Far West LHD staff members. The Unit regularly advises on major public health issues and disease outbreaks, through media releases, media conferences and, sometimes, special telephone hotlines.

Contact us

The Media Officer for Far West LHD is Branko Licul on 0411 119 592 or email branko.licul@health.nsw.gov.au

The Media Unit is the primary point of contact for news organisations. All media enquiries must come through the Media Unit in the first instance. This includes:

  • Requests for interviews
  • Photo requests of staff, patients or our facilities
  • General enquiries about health issues
  • Any condition updates on patients who have been injured in an accident or are otherwise of interest to the media

Please do not call our hospitals directly as they are not allowed to provide this information.

Staff are not permitted to speak to journalists or representatives of media organisations without the knowledge or permission of the Media Officer.

An On-Call Media Officer is available after normal business hours to assist media with urgent enquiries. This is organised on a roster basis and the correct person to contact is available via a voicemail message on 0411 119 592.

 

 

 

 




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21 January 2022

Walk-in Vaccination Clinic For 5-11-year-olds This Saturday


Far West LHD will open a walk-in vaccination clinic for children aged 5-11 years tomorrow, Saturday 22 January.

The clinic, located in the Musicians Club auditorium (Crystal Street), will be open between 10am and 1pm.

This clinic has been set up for children only, and any appointments that have already been booked for children will also be accommodated on the day. Adult walk-ins or appointments will not be accepted as the focus of this clinic is on children.

We want to make this process as easy and comfortable as possible for kids and parents. Evidence shows getting your child vaccinated will help protect them against severe illness and possible long-term effects from COVID-19. It will also help reduce community transmission.

Vaccination protects your friends, family and the community, including vulnerable people of all ages.

The Pfizer vaccine is recommended for children aged 5-11 in Australia. They will receive two doses of the vaccine 8 weeks apart.

Talk to your GP if you have any questions or concerns about COVID-19 vaccination for your child. If your child has underlying health conditions, consult their specialist care team.

Parents unable to attend this Saturday are encouraged to book a vaccination appointment for their child as soon as possible. You can book an appointment at a FWLHD vaccination clinic, or with a general practitioner or community pharmacy via the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder  Parental consent is required prior to vaccination.