Help shape local health care policy

WESTERN Victoria Primary Health Network (PHN) is seeking community members and health professionals to join their Clinical and Community Councils.
Trethowan said he was delighted to have the opportunity to work with community members who had a passion to improve the quality, accessibility and co-ordination of primary health care across the region.
“The Clinical and Community Councils will form an important plank in our governance structure, ensuring our staff and Board are actively engaged in local communities.
“We will have four separate Clinical and four separate Community Councils in each region including Geelong Otway, Great South Coast, – representing local views on how to improve community.”
Western Victoria PHN regional manager organisation was inviting members of the community and local health professionals to submit an expression of interest.
“The purpose of the Geelong Otway Coast Clinical Council is to inform our board on the unique needs of our community and assist in developing local solutions to improve the health system for patients.
“The Geelong Otway Community Council will bring a local community perspective and experience to ensure that any improvements to the health system are patient centred.”
“We are really excited to have the opportunity to engage regularly with people interested in making a difference in our local community.”
“Recruitment of council members involves an online application, shortlist and interview process.”
Applications close at 5pm on April 11. For more information and to apply, head to westvicphn.com.au.