MPHN to hear about health needs in Finley and Tocumwal
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) will be visiting the Berrigan Local Government Area on Thursday 25 August and Friday 26 August to provide locals an opportunity to share their stories about health to better support the community’s health needs.
MPHNs Health Needs Assessment Community Feedback initiative gives communities the opportunity to share their thoughts on what is important to them about health, and what improvements could be made, using two online surveys and local ‘Conversations on the Couch’ events.
Acting MPHN CEO Julie Redway said the feedback informs how health needs are met in the region and help determine the best services to meet those needs.
“Each year we look at the various sources of information available to us about the health of our region including data and feedback from community, to help us identify any new or emerging needs for us to consider as we plan our future activity,” Ms Redway said.
“Our two online surveys are easy to use and provide us with a great understanding from locals as to what people are actually experiencing.”
The casual ‘conversations on the couch’ events will allow community members and health professionals the chance to chat with MPHN staff.
MPHN will be in Finley on Thursday 25 August at Nicky’s Teapot and in Tocumwal on Friday 26 August at the Tocumwal Pavilion. Both events are being held between 9.30am and 11.30 am and all members of the community are invited to attend.
MPHN Planning and Reporting Manager Toni Preuss said the Conversations on the Couch events are an exciting initiative that will give voice to the community’s health concerns.
“This event will enable people to talk openly about their issues, share their concerns and what they see needs to be improved,” Ms Preuss said.
“I encourage all community members to come along and play a role in shaping the health services of their community in the future.”
Locals are encouraged to head to www.mphn.org.au/hna to submit their feedback anytime.