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People Bank
Are you interested in improving health care in our region?
We believe that health care can be improved, and our community can be healthier when you are involved in planning, designing and evaluating health services.
PHNs help fund services to better support our communities needs and to shape a better health system. But we can’t do it without the voice of the people who use these services.
About our People Bank
People Bank is a register of people who would like to help us to improve the health of people in the north, west and central Melbourne area. Everyone in our community is welcome to join.
As part of our People Bank, you can take part in a range of different activities, including but not limited to:
- forums, events, workshops
- committees and working groups
- online activities (such as surveys, online forums and social media)
- support groups and wellbeing sessions
- tender evaluation panels.
As a People Bank member, you will receive emails about all upcoming opportunities to help us with our work. You can then choose which activities you take part in.
When registering, you will also be given the option to subscribe to our community newsletter, My Health My Voice.
There is no cost to join People Bank. People Bank offers payment for some activities. Interpreters will be made available for you if needed.
Online learning options
To build your knowledge and skills in a range of topics relating to community participation/lived and living experience, click here.
If you have any questions about People Bank please email myvoice@nwmphn.org.au or call 03 9347 1188.
Frequently asked questions
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How long will membership last?
As long as you want it to! There is no time limit. If at any stage, you would no longer like to be a People Bank member you can email myvoice@nwmphn.org.au and ask to be removed.
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Will NWMPHN provide support to take part in activities?
Yes! Support is considered on an individual basis and can include:
- Help with transport, childcare or respite
- Access to an interpreter
- Help with accessing or using a computer
- Training (if you have an ongoing community participant role)
- Mentoring (if you have an ongoing community participant role)
- Other support as needed.
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Will I receive payment for taking part?
Yes. Most of our activities provide payment for taking part. For surveys, where this is not always possible, you may be given the chance to enter a prize draw instead.
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Who do I contact if I need support to register?
Please email myvoice@nwmphn.org.au or call 9347 1188 and ask to speak to the Community Participation Program Officer.
The National Relay Service can help you make a call if you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. Call 1800 555 660 or go to www.accesshub.gov.au/about-the-nrs/nrs-helpdesk
If you need help with other languages, contact the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 or go to www.tisnational.gov.au
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What will happen after I register?
Our Community Participation Program Officer will be in touch. If you have any questions or would like more information, they can arrange a time to chat with you.
Join People Bank
If you would like to join People Bank, please register using the online form. We will collect your personal details in accordance with our privacy policy. Please read our Stakeholder Code of Conduct before joining.
