The Health Needs Assessment (HNA) is an important resource that helps guide Gippsland PHN’s work in funding services, strengthening the health system, and improving coordination. By gathering the latest data and insights, it identifies key priorities in Gippsland’s health system and supports planning for the future.
These priorities shape Gippsland PHN’s work to enhance access, communication, and support for primary care services, ensuring resources are directed where they are needed most.
Individuals and organisations with diverse perspectives were engaged, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities, people experiencing disadvantage, those in rural and remote areas, individuals with a disability, people from multicultural backgrounds, and LGBTIQA+ individuals. This ensured the process was inclusive and reflected the broad needs of the entire population.
Extensive community engagement helped identify 10 key priority areas that reflect the most pressing needs and challenges of the region. Thank you to all who shared their insights and expertise to help shape this work.
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11 Seymour Street, Traralgon, Gunaikurnai Country
13 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi, Bunurong Country
119 Main Street, Bairnsdale, Gunaikurnai Country
Gippsland PHN is committed to providing inclusive services and work environments where people of all backgrounds, sexualities, genders, cultures, spiritual beliefs, age, bodies and abilities are valued, supported and celebrated.
Gippsland PHN acknowledges the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s as the traditional Custodians of Country across the Gippsland region.
We acknowledge the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s continuing connection to Land, Water and Community.
We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People/s, Cultures, and 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.
Gippsland PHN acknowledges Alfie Hudson for the healing circles artwork. Alfie is a Gunai Kurnai man and created this artwork which represents health professionals being committed to work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members for the best health outcomes.
