Gippsland PHN has received funding to support senior Australians to live at home for as long as possible with the support of early intervention activities and models of care for chronic disease management.
These activities and models of care are designed to promote healthy ageing and reduce pressure on local health services.
The Gippsland PHN Health Needs Assessment includes information relating to the over 65 year population assists with defining areas for potential commissioned work.
It is estimated that 23.6% of the Gippsland population are aged 65 years or older, compared to 15.8% in Victoria. An even higher proportion of the Bass Coast and East Gippsland populations are aged 65 years or older; 28.7% and 29.4% respectively.
By 2030, 28.1% of the Gippsland population is expected to be aged 65 years or older with 33.5% of the Bass Coast population and 34.9% of the East Gippsland population, compared to 17.1% in Victoria.
According to the GPHN Health Needs Assessment, the prevalence of active chronic disease category for active patients aged 65 years and older in 2020-2021 was:
After a robust tender process in 2022, Gippsland PHN commissioned the following providers and services:
Healthy Ageing Advocacy Service, Healthy Body Programs and Healthy Social Connections program – Foster and South Gippsland. South Gippsland Hospital. Contact Samantha Park samantha.park@sghs.com.au
Chronic Disease Care Clinic at Omeo. Omeo District Health. Contact Kylie Vanderbyl at Kylie.Vanderbyl@omeohs.com.au
Healthy Ageing program – Latrobe Valley. Healthlinks Gippsland. Contact Administration Team 03 51447750 info@healthlinksgippsland.com.au
Falls and Strength based classes in Bass Coast – My Physio –Contact Priyanka priyanka@myphysioclinic.com.au
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.
