North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network is committed to ensuring stakeholder engagement is imbedded in the culture and core functions of the organisation. This document provides the overarching framework for stakeholder engagement, detailing the principles underpinning our approach, the model of engagement, our key stakeholder groups and roles and responsibilities.
Health Needs Assessments (HNAs) are a key deliverable for all PHNs to the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. NWMPHN’s HNA is a comprehensive compilation of health and wellbeing data and analysis, plus contextual information gathered through interviews, workshops and surveys of community members, general practices, commissioned services, peak bodies, community health, acute … Continued
NWMPHN’s Community Participation Plan 2024-2026 outlines our approach, and how we will strive to bring about our vision of ‘a healthy people and a healthy community’. It was developed with input from our People Bank, Community Council, Expert Advisory Groups and NWMPHN staff. This six-month report, for 1 July to 31 December 2024, provides an overview of … Continued
In 2018 the Australian Government passed the Modern Slavery Act 2018, which requires companies with consolidated revenue of over $100 million to annually report on the risks of modern slavery within their operations and supply chains. Furthermore, the Act requires these companies to outline the actions they have taken and plan on taking to address … Continued
Our annual report shows how our community – whether that be health professionals, health organisations, community advocates or people living our region – is at the heart of everything we do. We hope this report reflects how our community focus has supported the local health system through the challenges of the past year, and inspires … Continued
This financial report covers North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network, providing formal records of our activities for the year ended 30 June 2024.
This is a 2023 evaluation of the Ready Steady Family program commissioned by North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network and delivered by Drummond Street Services. It was published by Drummond Street Service’s Centre for Family Research and Evaluation in partnership with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. It shows the program is improving mental health and wellbeing … Continued
Tackling inequity is one of North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network’s core missions. It is dedicated to improving access to health services for all community members, especially those who need it most and are at greatest risk of poor outcomes. This summary report highlights the work achieved as a result of NWMPHN’s Access and Equity … Continued
The Cultural Responsiveness Assessment Tool (CRAT) was developed in 2021 for use by primary health care providers commissioned by North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN). That year, a pilot program was established and seven service providers were commissioned to test the toolkit. In January 2024, the seven providers were re-engaged to determine whether they … Continued
NWMPHN’s Community Participation Plan 2024-2026 outlines our approach, and how we will strive to bring about our vision of ‘a healthy people and a healthy community’. It was developed with input from our People Bank, Community Council, Expert Advisory Groups and NWMPHN staff. This six-month report, for 1 January to 30 June 2024, provides an … 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.
