Gippsland Primary Health Network (Gippsland PHN) is developing a campaign [NK2.1]focused on challenging and reducing the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health challenges, suicide-related distress or bereavement, and alcohol and other drug use.
The Stigma Reduction Campaign aims to address both personal and community-level stigma, focusing on reducing the barriers that prevent people from seeking support, while increasing community understanding of the impact stigma and discrimination can have on individuals, families and communities.
Gippsland PHN is inviting people with lived and living experience, carers, community members, health professionals and service providers to contribute their insights and help shape the new Medicare Mental Health Centre in Sale.
Help shape the new Medicare Mental Health Centre in Sale. View upcoming consultation and co-design opportunities, complete a survey or register for updates.
Gippsland PHN has been engaged to develop and support Integrated Care and Commissioning (ICC) models of care across the Gippsland region. This work supports providers to improve access to, and delivery of, aged care, disability supports and veterans’ care services across all six local government areas.
Your health information belongs to you. There are established processes and national digital systems in place to help you access your records, understand what information is available, and continue your care safely and confidently anywhere in Gippsland.
Gippsland’s Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic (EPPC) offers free appointments for people experiencing endometriosis and persistent pelvic pain-related conditions.
This GP-led multidisciplinary model provides timely, compassionate and coordinated care with a focus on early diagnosis, improving quality of life and increasing access to treatment options.
Gippsland PHN is aware of the recent closure of Leongatha Healthcare clinic (14 Koonwarra Rd, Leongatha).
We are working closely with local health services, healthcare providers, the Leongatha and surrounding community, and both the Victorian and Australian Governments to better understand the evolving situation and ensure that care and support is maintained for local residents.
Gippsland PHN today welcomed the findings and recommendations of the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s Review of the PHN Business Model and the Mental Health Flexible Funding Stream, conducted by Boston Consulting Group.
Gippsland PHN is inviting local health professionals to express interest in a range of Clinical Advisor roles that will support key programs and strengthen primary care across the region.
People who experience homelessness die an average of 22 to 33 years younger than those who are housed. This group often faces complex health issues,