Category: NSW News

NSW renters will soon have a strong voice to government with the announcement today that sector leader Trina Jones will be the first NSW Rental Commissioner.

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The commissioner will work with the government to design and implement changes that rebalance the rental market, making it fairer and more modern.

In her role as NSW Rental Commissioner, Ms Jones will be a voice for renters and work with the government and stakeholders to get moving on the reforms open for consultation now, including:

• making it easier for renters to have pets in their homes
• ending ‘no-grounds’ evictions
• implementing a portable bonds scheme that allows renters to transfer bonds from one property to another
• improving the protection of renters’ information and privacy.

Beyond these proposed changes, the rental commissioner will also be responsible for identifying and investigating other issues that are impacting the NSW rental market.

The commissioner will examine rental affordability and supply, encourage longer term rental agreements, investigate ways to improve energy efficiency for renters, develop educational resources for renters and owners, and monitor current tenancy laws.

Premier of NSW Chris Minns said:

“The government’s appointment of NSW’s first rental commissioner is an important step to addressing some of the issues facing renters and importantly giving them a voice.

“Anyone who rents in NSW knows just how anxious and challenging the process can be to find suitable accommodation, not to mention the rent increases and cost of living pressures.

“I’m looking forward to working with the new commissioner to make our state a fairer place for both renters and owners.

“We can’t fix years of problems in the rental market overnight, but we have already made a start and we are determined to do more.”

Minister for Fair Trading and Better Regulation Anoulack Chanthivong said:

“Renters are almost a third of the state and they deserve secure and fair housing, Trina’s job will be to advocate and drive meaningful change.

“The housing challenge isn’t just about affordability, it’s about amenity too – and we need rules that let renters get on with their lives with the rights and security they need.

“We’re consulting now on changes to improve stability and fairness in the rental market, I’m looking forward to working with Trina to bring this work together by the end of the year.”

Incoming NSW Rental Commissioner Trina Jones said:

“In taking on the role of rental commissioner, my mission is to amplify the voice of renters, help strengthen their rights and improve the fairness of the rental market.

“I look forward to working closely and productively with government, industry, renters and owners across our state as we collaboratively search for solutions to our housing challenges.”

A stunning First Nations-led design for Harbour Park at Barangaroo has been revealed, showing how an empty concrete slab will be transformed into a regenerated natural retreat in the heart of the city.

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Harbour Park will be 1.85 hectares of open space and will become a place where people can explore, play, rest, discover and reconnect to nature, alongside Sydney’s iconic harbour.

First Nations-led and Sydney based design team AKIN’s vision for the park features nature play for all ages and abilities, an event lawn for hosting community and cultural events with up to 6000 people, public art installations, winding pathways to explore, extensive native planting and interactive water features.

The awe-inspiring design honours the long and deep First Nations history of the Gadigal, while leaving a legacy for the future. It showcases First Nations design methodologies to create a place that is rich in culture and deeply connected to Country.

Harbour Park will be a drawcard for tourists and Sydneysiders alike. The design complements the naturalistic headland of Barangaroo Reserve and the urban environment of Barangaroo South and is set to be a feature along the 14-kilometre continuous harbourside walk from Glebe to Woolloomooloo.

An open design competition was held to attract the best designers from Australia and around the world. A jury chaired by former Prime Minister, the Hon. Paul Keating and comprising leading figures from the local and international design community selected the winner out of 5 finalists.

The AKIN team is comprised of Yerrabingin, Architectus, Jacob Nash Studio, Studio Chris Fox and Flying Fish Blue, with Arup as engineering consultants.

Now the winning design has been selected, the team will consult with the community to refine and finalise the design and begin planning and procurement processes.

Key features of AKIN’s design for Harbour Park include:

• a timeless landscape with extensive planting, canopy cover, waterways and ponds
• nature play for all ages and abilities with shallow water pools, interactive water features, meandering pathways, toilets and a kiosk
• a series of significant public artworks that will be places of exploration, play, education, shade and celebration
• a large event lawn at the northern end of the site for community and cultural events and ceremonies, capable of hosting up to 6000 people.

Acting Premier of NSW Prue Car said:

“Announcing the winner of the design competition for Harbour Park is a massive milestone for the project, and we are excited to share the first designs of the park, from this local and First Nations-led design team.

“Harbour Park is on the traditional lands of the Gadigal, who have been the custodians of the land and waterways for millennia. The park continues the precinct’s commitment to honouring the role of First Nations people, the history of the site and its wider context.

“The new park will be an inclusive, family friendly place, with experiences for all ages and abilities. I am looking forward to seeing this incredible design come to life.”

NSW Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said:

“The NSW Government ran a competitive design competition to ensure a world-class direction for the future of this park, with competitors asked to prepare a design that encouraged passive and active recreation, as well as spaces that can be programmed for community and cultural events, and this design meets the bill.

“We are particularly excited by the focus on the design’s connection to the water, as it not only capitalises on the already stunning harbour views, it also includes interactive water features for play and cooling on a hot summer’s day.

“The community had a major influence on many of the park’s features and activities, and we will continue to bring the community on the journey as the design features are finalised and brought to fruition.”

Yerrabingin co-founder Christian Hampson, on behalf of AKIN’s family of designers and artists, said:

“We are incredibly honoured and humbled to be part of such a defining public project, weaving together the threads of landscape, art, and architecture.

“For us, this is much more than a park – it’s a place for us to celebrate an enduring culture and to move with Country, acknowledging and experiencing our collective past and present while dreaming of our future. This design is a new chapter connected to the most ancient of stories, carved in the Sydney sandstone: the story of Country and of us, its people.”

A project aimed at enhancing cultural awareness and competency by promoting available volunteer opportunities through targeted recruitment processes has been awarded a NSW Government grant through the inaugural Volunteering Diversity and Inclusion Grants program.

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Run by the South Sudanese Community and Youth Association of NSW, the South Sudanese and CALD Communities Volunteering Diversity and Inclusion Project will emphasise volunteer recognition, retention, and support through training and engagement, with a focus on building strong volunteer relationships.

The Minister with responsibility for Volunteering Jodie Harrison said this is just one of 23 projects that have each received up to $25,000 through the program, which has a goal of encouraging volunteers from diverse communities across the state.

“Volunteers are the heartbeat of every community,” Minister Harrison said. “NSW is the best place to live and work in the world, and this is thanks to the selfless efforts of almost five million volunteers who contribute more than 1.5 billion hours of their time each year.”

“Volunteers come from all walks of life and bring a range of skills and experience and this grants program aims to tap into the wonderfully diverse communities of NSW.

“The South Sudanese and CALD Communities Volunteering Diversity and Inclusion Project is an important initiative to encourage more diverse people into volunteering in their communities and to recognise the valuable contributions that they make.”

South Sudanese Community and Youth Association of NSW President Arek Desak said, “We are grateful to the NSW Government for awarding our South Sudanese Community and Youth Association of NSW the $23,520 for our South Sudanese and CALD Communities Volunteering Diversity and Inclusion Project through the Volunteering Diversity and Inclusion Grant program.

“Overall, the project seeks to empower the South Sudanese and CALD communities to engage in volunteering and contribute to their local communities.

“To enhance cultural awareness and competency, we will work closely with the South Sudanese and CALD communities to identify and address cultural barriers to volunteering. This will include implementing volunteer recognition programs, developing volunteer training programs, and providing ongoing support and engagement opportunities.”

The Volunteering Diversity and Inclusion Grants program is a pilot initiative under the NSW Volunteering Strategy 2020-30. For more information and details about each funded project, visit Volunteering Diversity and Inclusion Grants Program.

The NSW Government opened ‘The Green’ at Parramatta North, a revitalised 8,000 square metre sportsground for the local community.

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The Green, first established in 1879, has been brought back to life as part of the revitalisation of Parramatta North, an emerging Western Sydney destination. This space responds to Parramatta North’s history, including the stories from the Burramattagal people of the Dharug Nation, and of other Aboriginal people who have new and enduring connections to this place. 

In collaboration with our partners, the City of Parramatta Council and the Office of Sport, The Green has accessible amenities, a rejuvenated turf playing surface, new temporary changeroom facilities and sustainable LED lighting.

Boosting participation in grassroots sport, The Green at Parramatta North will be open to the general public and local sporting groups to enjoy.

The revitalisation of Parramatta North will deliver a diversity of education, research, commercial, cultural and residential outcomes and provide key social and community infrastructure.

More information on Parramatta Northlaunch.

Minister for Lands and Property and Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:

“The Green at Parramatta North is a wonderful outcome for the community, and a new open space for sports organisations to run their programs and activities.”

“Between Parramatta Powerhouse, Parramatta Aquatic Centre and now ‘The Green’. The community offerings for Parramatta just keep getting better and better.”

“I look forward to seeing our future Parramatta sports stars get their start at this fantastic new community sportsground.”

Member for Parramatta Donna Davis said:

“Our community has been waiting a long time for The Green, so it is wonderful to be opening this new open space for the people of Parramatta.

“This is a part of Parramatta with a compelling story and deep history, and The Green, a revitalised sportsground, will bring more people to this incredible precinct.” 

Lord Mayor of City of Parramatta Sameer Pandey said:

“The Green at North Parramatta is an excellent new community sportsground providing a space to nurture the talented athletes of today and for generations to come.

“This sportsground is a terrific addition for our thriving population and for grassroots sports which is so essential in encouraging health, wellness and a sense of community in our great city.”

The NSW Government today announced major funding to bolster support for national charity, Lifeline. The investment will assist with the expansion of its telephone, text service, and online support for people experiencing a mental health crisis.

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NSW Mental Health Minister Rose Jackson said the investment will see people across the state have access to enhanced support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Ms Jackson said Lifeline will receive $8.2 million over five years to facilitate the expansion of text and webchat services for NSW residents.

Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Lifeline provides people in crisis with help from trained volunteers who listen, provide immediate support, assist to clarify options and choices as well as information about local services.

“Mental health and emotional wellbeing remain a key priority for me and the NSW Government. Now more than ever people need access to lifesaving mental health support and we are committed to ensuring people have that support,” Ms Jackson said.

“In 2022, Lifeline received over 360,000 calls from NSW callers. We know the demand for this service is incredibly high.

“When people are in crisis it can be difficult to seek help. The expansion of Lifeline’s text and web chat service in NSW will help to ensure people have a range of options when they need it most.

“We know this is particularly important for young people as sometimes making a phone call can be a barrier. We’re using technology they’re familiar with to create easier entry points and better accessibility for vulnerable people,” Ms Jackson said.

Lifeline Australia Chief Executive Officer Colin Seery thanked the NSW Government for the additional investment.

“This funding injection will ensure that Lifeline can deliver more support to people in distress through our text and webchat services, which are used more by harder-to-reach and at-risk groups such as young people, people with disabilities and people experiencing domestic and family violence,” Mr Seery said.

“Demand for our digital services is increasing at a significant rate and this funding will help to ensure people can access the support they need, wherever they are, day or night.”

Suicide has a devastating impact on families, friend, communities and workplaces. Knowing where to go to find support in a crisis can be lifesaving. The additional funding will help Lifeline continue to support even more people with confidential, non-judgemental care.

Anyone experiencing a crisis can call the below helplines for support and advice: Lifeline 13 11 14launch | Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800launch | Beyond Blue 1300 224 636launch

To be connected with specialist mental health services, call the NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511launch.

Multicultural groups from across NSW will receive a share of a one-off $2 million grant to deliver activities or projects that will build the capability of their communities, to recognise and respond to domestic, family and sexual violence.

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The 19 successful groups were part of a competitive grant process funded under the National Partnership Agreement which opened earlier this year. These included Focus Connect for its Safer Multicultural Families initiative to build the capability of multicultural communities in recognising the responding to domestic violence; and Canterbury City Community Centre for its Healthy Relationships Program supporting newly arrived migrant communities and refugee and asylum seekers.

Federal Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth said empowering local community groups across a diverse landscape was critical to addressing domestic and sexual abuse at it roots. “We know that domestic and family violence can affect anyone from any social, religious or cultural background,” Minister Rishworth said.

“Supporting local groups who are already doing grassroots work to reduce the prevalence of family and domestic violence and sexual abuse in their communities is an important step in solidifying our approach to end this abhorrent crime.”

Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Jodie Harrison said the grants will foster collaboration and innovation to assist multicultural and faith-led organisations to support culturally appropriate responses to domestic, family and sexual violence.

“This investment will help build the capability of multicultural communities in recognising and responding to domestic, family and sexual violence,” Minister Harrison said.

“Domestic and family violence leaves deep scars that affect everybody involved, in particular for women and children.”

Separately, the NSW Government has signed up to deliver additional frontline family and domestic violence workers as part of the Albanese Labor Government’s commitment for more on-the-ground support for victim-survivors.

Funding for the additional 148 workers will be provided under the National Partnership Agreement on Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Responses 2021-27.

Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper said it was important to provide multicultural groups with the tools they need to respond to domestic and family violence.

“These initiatives will be the bridge that connects individuals from multicultural communities with organisations that can provide help when they need it,” Minister Kamper said.

“We know from experience that a one-size-fits all approach does not work and that culturally appropriate tools and resources make a real difference in many communities.”

Focus Connect Interim CEO Lee-Ann Byrnes thanked the NSW Government for the grant. “Survivors of domestic, family and sexual violence require holistic support to help them recover and rebuild their lives,” Ms Byrnes said. 

“This funding allows a trained caseworker to work one-on-one with survivors to identify needs and goals and provide wrap around assistance so these can be met and achieved.”

Canterbury City Community Centre CEO Esta Paschalidis-Chilas said: “We have been working alongside the very diverse local community for over 50 years, so we know that the issues surrounding Domestic Family and Sexual Violence are not well understood nor are the right resources and supports always available.

“Our Healthy Relationship Program will be designed and implemented in partnership with the Australian Rohingya Women’s Development Organisation and the Paki Women’s Hub. The program allows us, our partners and collaborators, the opportunity to do the language and culturally specific work needed to uplift the understanding of these communities,” Ms Paschalidis-Chilas said.

Visit Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Multicultural Community Grant Programlaunch for more information on the multicultural DV grant and its recipients.

The first round of the new Towards Zero Safer Roads Program has kicked off with the NSW Government investing $41 million to improve road safety across the state’s regional areas. 

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The program’s opening round, which will run until the 2024/25 financial year, will initially prioritise planning of 27 new projects and the roll out and completion of a further 11 safety upgrades in regional NSW.

These projects will deliver important road infrastructure at high-risk locations that can help save lives. This includes wide centre lines, safety barriers, rumble strips and shoulder widening.

The Towards Zero Safer Roads Program aligns with the 2026 Road Safety Action Plan, reflecting the government’s dedication to achieving this goal.

The new program builds on the success of the previous Safer Roads Program, which is estimated to have saved up to 1550 serious injuries and lives over the lifetime of the program.

For info on the projects funded see the Round 1 – Regional Projects (PDF 176KB)launch.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said:

“Regional drivers make up one-third of our road users, yet nearly 70% of fatalities occur on country roads. In our country towns everyone knows everyone – any death or serious injury echoes through the entire community. They are not just numbers, they are people we know and love. 

“Reducing road trauma on country roads is a key focus for the Minns Labor Government. This initial $41 million investment for 38 projects will help make the journeys on regional state roads safer, now and into the future, as we strive towards our goal of zero deaths or serious injuries on NSW roads.

“Road safety infrastructure, such as wide centre lines are estimated to reduce head-on crashes by 50% and run-off road crashes by up to 25%. Additionally, safety barriers can reduce the severity of a crash by up to 95%, minimising the chances of a death or a serious injury.

“We want drivers to get home safely each night to their loved ones and this investment will ensure we are heading in the right direction to achieve that.”

Street sweeping vehicles in regional NSW and the south-west of Sydney are using dashboard-mounted cameras linked to a machine-learning program to assist councils better maintain local roads.

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Designed and built in NSW by Deloitte, Asset AI software will highlight and eventually predict critical safety issues like damaged signage, faded line markings, potholes and rutting, and escalate them based on severity and safety risk to council maintenance planners.

As it develops over time, the artificial intelligence software will draw on weather data and learn to predict issues like potholes or cracks before they even form.

The NSW Government is backing the next phase of the Asset AI pilot project as preventative road maintenance can slash costs for councils by reducing the reliance on time-consuming and costly road audits while also extending the lifespan of asphalt and bitumen roads through timely intervention.

Traditionally, councils carry out road audits every 3 to 5 years, but Asset AI has the potential to deliver a snapshot of the condition of the NSW local road network every fortnight in future. 

Canterbury-Bankstown and Griffith have been chosen for the trial to ensure the platform meets the needs of both regional NSW and metropolitan areas. An earlier phase of the pilot used Transport for NSW vehicles. 

Based on the success of data capture in Griffith and Canterbury-Bankstown, the technology could be rolled out to more councils from 2024.

Asset AI received a $2.9 million funding co-contribution through the NSW Government’s Smart Places Acceleration Program, a special reservation under the Digital Restart Fund.

Other councils that have expressed interest in being involved in the development of Asset AI as it progresses include Georges River, Blayney, Central Coast, Liverpool, Wingecarribee, Warren Shire, Liverpool Plains, Tamworth, Wollongong, Murray River, and Shoalhaven.

Minister for Roads John Graham:  

“Keeping roads safe and in good condition are some of the biggest challenges for local councils. This platform will help cut costs, accelerate maintenance and prioritise safety.

“The data to fuel the machine-learning will be gathered from Canterbury-Bankstown and Griffith so that we are sure the software meets the needs of regional and metropolitan councils in NSW.

“One of the most exciting aspects is that the system will begin to draw on weather data and learn to predict issues like potholes or cracks before they form and help councils prioritise repairs based on potential future risk. 

“This will keep NSW at the forefront of technology-led solutions to what are some of the most essential services for all communities. No one wants to see potholes on the roads and this could be part of seeing fewer of them in future.” 

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison:

“Regional councils have large sprawling road networks that are built differently to city roads and can be particularly challenging to audit and maintain. 

“Last year’s extreme rainfall highlighted the battle regional councils face tracking and prioritising work in the wake of natural disasters. With this platform they can get a snapshot within a day of what has been impacted, as well as a recommendation of where to send crews first.” 

David Elliott, CEO of Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia NSW & ACT: 

“We are excited to be at the forefront of this transformative project. The introduction of Asset AI represents a massive leap forward in how we manage and maintain our roads in NSW. 

“This initiative will significantly reduce the time and cost associated with traditional road audits, freeing up valuable resources for councils across the state. It’s a game-changer for the way road maintenance will be approached.”

Bilal El-Hayek, Canterbury-Bankstown Council Mayor:

“City of Canterbury Bankstown is pleased to be the first metropolitan Council involved in the initial trial and council will now install cameras on its street sweepers. This new technology will help inform the program of works to manage the conditions of the road network more effectively.” 

Find out more about Asset AIlaunch

The NSW Government is calling on artists and other creative industries practitioners across the state to help craft the first-ever Arts, Culture and Creative Industries Policy for NSW.

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Minister for the Arts John Graham today released a discussion paper, A New Look At Culture, which focuses on how to grow the Arts and Cultural sector – an employer of almost one in ten people in Greater Sydney – in a way that is led by the people involved in the arts and creative industries. 

The discussion process seeks to understand what’s working, what’s not working and what fresh ideas will propel the sector forward.

To achieve this, an extensive consultation process will be undertaken across the state, including at least 11 in-person townhall meetings from Bega to Dubbo, Lismore to Tamworth and across Greater Sydney, with meetings in Liverpool, Penrith and Newcastle, as well as online meetings.

The discussion paper outlines 3 considerations for the sector to respond to:

• A new look at people: How can we create better, more inclusive, support and pathways for practitioners in the arts, culture and creative industries?  
• A new look at infrastructure: How can we create and improve sustainable access to spaces, programs and other support for all aspects of artistic and cultural activity?  
• A new look at audiences: How can we grow local, national and international audiences for cultural experiences, for the benefit of our community and the broader economy?   

Minister for Arts, John Graham said:

“It’s time to bring our arts and creative industries together with 1 policy. Australia’s cultural and creative activity contributes $122.3 billion to Australia’s economy. In Greater Sydney the creative industries account for 9% of the workforce. It should be a bigger part of our state’s story, our economy and sense of itself. 

“The principal priority will be to deliver a strategy that aims to grow the arts and creative industries sector in NSW. Our arts and cultural sector is still reeling from the most disruptive period in modern times. Having survived a decade of lockouts and lockdowns, the industry is now beset by serious economic headwinds. A vision to grow the arts sector in NSW and propel us forward must account for these impacts and include effective strategies to address them.” 

“Creative workers build and support the foundations of our established ‘traditional’ arts institutions. This consultation is an opportunity to participate in the discovery of a new culture for this state, identify specific issues, share lived experiences and offer novel solutions to bring the cultural economy to life.” 

“A series of public in-person and online discussions will take place right across NSW to ensure individuals and organisations in the creative industries can get involved and have their say. Whether you’re a novelist in country NSW who is yet to be published, or the CEO of a major arts company in inner Sydney, we want to hear from you.”

“What you say will help shape this new policy and in turn, our state.  We understand that artists and workers haven’t got the time to consult just for consultation’s sake. This is not about generating a report that will just sit on a desk somewhere.  We will report back to you by the end of the year, and we want to know what is working, what isn’t working, and your big ideas for us to consider.”

Individuals and organisations from the arts and creative industries are encouraged to join the conversation and share their ideas by:  

• submitting a written, audio or video submission onlinelaunch
• attending 1 of the many in-person or virtual town hall discussions across Greater Sydney and regional NSW
• submitting a response to the discussion paper by post
• submitting a response to the discussion paper by email.

Submissions are open until 31 August 2023. Read the discussion paper and submit your feedback onlinelaunch.

Patients suffering from hard-to-treat bacterial infections across NSW will soon have better access to limb and life-saving therapy known as phage therapy.

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Minister for Medical Research David Harris today announced the NSW Government will invest $3.5 million over the next 2 years to urgently address an ongoing global manufacturing bottleneck in delivering phage therapy.

Bacteriophages or ‘phages’ are viruses that selectively infect bacteria and can kill them. With increasing concern of antibiotic-resistant bacteria worldwide, phage therapy research is taking place as an alternative or addition to traditional antibiotics.

Mr Harris said the NSW Government investment will increase phage therapy access for patients with serious bacterial infections, such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), sepsis and prosthetic infections.

“NSW is a world leader in the development of phage therapy, however, we know there is a global manufacturing bottleneck due to the very few facilities worldwide that can manufacture high-quality phage products. This is severely limiting supply which impacts the delivery of this treatment.” Mr Harris said.

“This significant investment will allow NSW experts to increase manufacturing capabilities right here in NSW via the Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) and bypass the international issues that are slowing down access.

“This is a win for patients and a boost for our local clinical research bodies.”

NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said the investment will help drive innovation in the development of phage therapies.

“Phage therapies are an exciting field of medicine and could be the answer to the rapidly growing problem of antibiotic-resistant infectious diseases,” Mr Park said.

“We know that antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats facing global health systems and can lead to longer hospital stays, higher medical costs and increased mortality.”

Director of the Centre for Infectious Disease and Microbiology at WIMR and founder of Phage Australia, Professor Jon Iredell, welcomed the announcement.

“Phage Australia opened a new clinical trial last year to treat patients around Australia and we are thrilled to have treated 30 patients so far. However, we have had to restrict the size of the trial due to limited access to high-quality phage preparations,” Prof. Iredell said.

“These funds will increase local manufacturing capability at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research, which until now has only been able to treat 1 patient per month.

“This means we can double current capacity and begin to address the growing demand from around Australia and from overseas, for NSW-manufactured phage therapies.”

Mr Harris announced the funding at a meeting with visiting international Professors interested in the research on phage therapy being undertaken by Phage Australia.

Hosted by senior executives within the NSW Health Division of Clinical Innovation and Research, the meeting showcased the work of Phage Australia and included discussions about how best to collaborate and innovate in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance.

Phage Australia are world leaders in the development and manufacture of phage therapy. It is a national consortium and key NSW members include Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network and the University of Sydney. So far, patients have been treated in NSW at hospitals including within Western Sydney Local Health District and Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network.