NWMPHN LGBTIQ+ Suicide Prevention Trial Evaluation Report

The National Suicide Prevention Trial was an initiative funded by the Commonwealth Government in 12 different sites across Australia over a 5 year timeframe.  Each of the trials was led by a local primary health network and aimed to improve the evidence base around effective suicide prevention strategies for priority population groups and the broader … Continued

Evaluation report: Integrated Chronic Care Pilot

This report presents the findings from the final evaluation of the Integrated Chronic Care (ICC) service, conducted by RMIT University’s Social and Global Studies Centre (SGSC). ICC is funded by North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) and delivered by Neami National (Neami) and cohealth. SGSC leads this evaluation in partnership with Equally Well, Charles … Continued

Bridging the Health Gap: ECCV Report

This Final Report contains the Findings and Recommendations of the “Improving access to culturally safe primary health care services during the after hours period for culturally and linguistically diverse communities” project commissioned in June 2020 by North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) and undertaken by Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) in partnership with … Continued

NWMPHN Access and Equity Framework 2021-24

At North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network we believe everyone has the right to the best health care possible. While we have a strong public health system made up of dedicated health professionals and organisations, not everyone in our community is able to access that system in an equitable way. This report is a framework … Continued

NWMPHN Financial Report 2021

This financial report covers North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network, providing formal records of our activities for the year ended 30 June 2021.

NWMPHN Annual Report 2020-21

  Disclaimer: Please be aware that our cover photo features an individual of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage who has passed. We understand that this can be distressing to some readers. We recommend exercising caution when engaging with this document. We deeply respect the cultural beliefs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and … Continued

NWMPHN Emergency Management Framework

This framework helps guide our role in emergency management and action plan for implementation.

COVID-19 White Paper: Response to recovery

This COVID-19 White Paper details the detailing the challenges faced and lessons learned through the second wave of COVID-19 in Melbourne’s north, west and inner suburbs in 2020. It also highlights the key activities that got us through the crisis, and the changes in approach and innovations which need to be carried forward into the … Continued

National Suicide Prevention Trial – Insights and Impact report

The National Suicide Prevention Trial was an initiative funded by the Commonwealth Government in 12 different sites across Australia over a 5 year timeframe.  Each of the trials was led by a local primary health network and aimed to improve the evidence base around effective suicide prevention strategies for priority population groups and the broader … Continued

North Western Melbourne PHN Needs Assessment Report November 2020

North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) is committed to continually improving primary health care for all communities in the region. As part of this commitment, we undertake regular, evidence-based assessment of the region to identify gaps and opportunities in health and service needs. Our Health Needs Assessment (HNA) is a comprehensive compilation of health … Continued