MPHN seeks to understand health needs from the region's First Nation people

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is seeking feedback on the specific health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the Murrumbidgee region to incorporate into its updated Health Needs Assessment (HNA) for the Murrumbidgee region.

The 2022-2024 HNA for the region will be determined by the data and information provided through the two online surveys – one two-question and one in-depth community surveys.

MPHN’s Aboriginal Health Manager Melinda Green, a proud Yorta Yorta woman, said it is exciting to be part of work focussed on gauging the local needs and experiences of Aboriginal people in the Murrumbidgee. 

“Aboriginal people across the region know they have poorer outcomes when compared to national data and they have all experienced it or know someone who has,” Ms Green said.

“The HNA Community Feedback program is a great way for Aboriginal people to share their views on what is important to them. The surveys are easy to follow, confidential and will help in the development of better health services for all First Nation’s people across the Murrumbidgee region.”

Acting MPHN CEO Julie Redway said the HNA Community feedback program is open to everyone on an ongoing basis and this month will be focussed on gaining important insights from the regions First Nations people.

“Every three years 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 activity,” Ms Redway said.

People are encouraged to head to www.mphn.org.au/aboriginal-health-community to submit their feedback.

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