News Releases
Here's the latest news from WellSouth.
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Rural Breast Screening Bus Back
Thursday 19 February 2026As thousands of people are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, the return of the screening bus to rural Otago and Southland is a welcome sight.
The mobile breast screening unit is travelling from Oamaru (until 3rd March 2026), to Clyde, Balclutha, Gore, Otautau and then returning to Oamaru across...
WellSouth Hardship Fund evaluation released
Monday 09 February 2026Quality Improvement and Evaluation Hub I WellSouth
Evaluation of the WellSouth Hardship Fund shows it works; the fund is reaching people with the greatest need with general practices able to support patients who might otherwise delay or miss care.
Using a mixed-methods approach, the evaluation analysed quantitative data on fund...
Find care when things go wrong on holiday
Tuesday 23 December 2025WellSouth Primary Health Network – with more than 70 general practices in Southland and Otago – has advice on where to get help when you need it.
WellSouth Integration Director Stuart Barson offers some timely advice on what to do if you're away from your usual general practice when things...
Southern wellbeing service exceeding expectations
Friday 21 November 2025A recent review of the Southern wellbeing service, Access and Choice, has shown the service is exceeding national targets in almost every area, and patients are reporting high levels of satisfaction.
The independent evaluation by Synergia has found that WellSouth’s Tōku Oranga Access and Choice Southern Service programme has made significant...
2025 Pasifika and Māori Medical Scholarships Awarded
Wednesday 19 November 2025The annual WellSouth Primary Care General Practice Award has been given to top-achieving Pasifika and Māori final year Medical Students in General Practice.
Student Aimee Watene received the WellSouth Matatau Award 2025 for Māori students, while Tegen Benseman received the WellSouth Tautua Award for Pacific students.
The award is given to University...
Progress and investment mark WellSouth’s financial year
Thursday 13 November 2025WellSouth Primary Health Network has released its 2024-2025 Annual Report, detailing a year of system-wide progress and strong investment in general practice and community across Otago and Southland, despite persistent challenges of under-funding.
WellSouth CEO Andrew Swanson-Dobbs says the year demonstrates strong financial and professional support for primary care providers, including...
Whānau Hauora Fun Day | 22 November 2025
Wednesday 12 November 2025
He oranga whānau, he oranga hapori! This is more than just a fun day – it's a chance to pause, connect, and take stock of your whānau’s wellbeing holistically – tinana, wairua, hinengaro, whānau! Join WellSouth and Araiteuru Marae for a fun whānau hauora health day! WellSouth will be on-site...
WellSouth AGM notice
Monday 20 October 2025WellSouth AGM
Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The Annual General Meeting of WellSouth will be held:
Tuesday 11 November 2025, 12:30pm
At our Dunedin Office, Level 2, 333 Princes Street Dunedin.
Please RSVP and/or send any apologies by 10 November to:
Dunedin.reception@wellsouth.org.nz ...
Newborn welcome programme to boost enrolments and immunisations
Tuesday 14 October 2025New parents and primary care givers in Otago and Southland will have a gift pack waiting for them at general practices when they enrol their newborn, encouraging them to enrol their baby early, setting them up for access to timely and long-term health support.
This incentive is part of a new...
National Nurse Practitioner Training Programme – Sector Collaboration in Action
Wednesday 08 October 2025Tēnā koe,
As Chief Executives of PHOs across Aotearoa, we wanted to give you advanced notice of an announcement that will occur later today.
We are pleased to share that a consortium of six PHOs (Mahitahi Hauora, Pegasus, Pinnacle, ProCare, Tū Ora Compass Health, and WellSouth) has been selected to deliver the...