The Latrobe Health Innovation Zone is currently conducting community consultations to learn more about how to keep our community healthy and well.
We are interested in what we can do to prevent long-term health conditions in our community, like Type 2 Diabetes, Respiratory Conditions and Heart or Kidney Disease. Community are asked to be part of the solution and help keep our community healthy, we would like you to share your thoughts on:
Find out more about the consultation and how you can participate here.
The LHIZ team has partnered with the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) to support the establishment of nurse-led clinics with a prevention focus. APNA is the peak professional body for nurses working in primary health care and strives to increase awareness of the role of the primary health nurse and partner with Primary Health Networks (PHNs) to provide support and development opportunities that build capacity for nursing.
Currently APNA is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from General Practices who may be interested in establishing a nurse-led clinic as a model of care. APNA will act as the project lead and provide education to support the general practice team to adapt, develop and implement models of nurse-led care. Nurse-led clinics will have a focus on early detection and prevention of chronic disease, with a focus on preventive strategies related to chronic disease.
Find out more here.
Main office
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.
