Health equity demands that all communities can influence decisions that impact them. Optimal outcomes demand many voices participate in planning, developing and evaluating health services. To achieve this, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network frames engagement through its Community Participation Plan. Following extensive consultation, this plan has been reviewed, renewed and refreshed for 2023-26. This … Continued
North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN), in partnership with The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Health Services Unit and Mental Health team, piloted an integrated system approach to strengthen paediatric mental health care and reduce to burden on specialist services and hospitals in the NWMPHN region. The result was a project called COMPASS – “Connecting … Continued
To ensure equitable access to health care across its catchment, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) created the Health Needs Assessment Framework. The Framework, which includes a method to quantify need using the social determinants of health, recognises that the issues that the health system needs to address, especially in disadvantaged areas, are multi-faceted … Continued
Addressing health inequities is a complex process and requires long-term commitment. To guide this process NWMPHN developed its Access and Equity Framework 2021-2024. It provides a foundation for identifying, and addressing, inequitable health outcomes in the catchment.
In response to community consultation, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) has developed Precious Time – a unique website for people who have received an end-of-life diagnosis, their friends, families and carers. Precious Time provides one-stop access to hundreds of resources and services that provide support and assistance during what can be a very stressful period. … Continued
These posters are for priority primary care centre (PPCC) providers. They help explain what patients can expect when they arrive at a PPCC. Version 1: for PPCCs funded solely by the Victorian Government A3 (digital) A3 (print) Version 2: for PPCCs that are also part of the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic network A3 (digital) A3 … Continued
Our priority primary care centres (PPCCs) are supporting local hospitals by providing care for people with conditions that require urgent attention but not an emergency response. Download posters and flyers for each of the PPCCs in our region below. Posters – A3 Craigieburn Craigieburn and Epping Maribyrnong Moonee Ponds Richmond Sunbury Sunshine Werribee Flyers – … Continued
CAREinMIND™ provides free mental health services for people in north western Melbourne. These posters will help you promote the services.
Melbourne’s hospitals are under pressure. Surges in COVID-19, influenza, and other respiratory viruses could overload the hospital system in 2022. It is crucial that we direct people with mild respiratory issues to a general practice this winter. Where general practices and other health services are not equipped to see such patients face to face, GP … Continued
Melbourne’s hospitals are under pressure. Surges in COVID-19, influenza, and other respiratory viruses could overload the hospital system in 2022. It is crucial that we direct people with mild respiratory issues to a general practice this winter. Where general practices and other health services are not equipped to see such patients face to face, GP … Continued
We acknowledge the people of the Kulin nations as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our work in the community takes place. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
While the Australian Government Department of Health has contributed to the funding of this website, the information on this website does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this website.
We acknowledge the people of the Kulin nations as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our work in the community takes place. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
While the Australian Government Department of Health has contributed to the funding of this website, the information on this website does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this website.
