BOOROWA AND HARDEN-MURRUMBURRAH: Public Invitation: Get involved in shaping the future of healthcare in your community

The planning session has a dual purpose, with the MLHD and the MPHN also looking to re-establish the Local Health Advisory Committee (LHAC) in Boorowa and Harden.

“We hope that people in the community who are interested in influencing and advocating for better health outcomes will participate in the session, and they may also wish to jump on board with the new committee,” said Harden LHAC Member Rita O’Connor.

“LHAC members are well respected for their contribution and in every aspect of the role they take on,” Ms O’Connor said.

The planning session will review local health data with a view to establishing local goals and projects based on what is most important to the community.

While the role of the MLHD and the MPHN are quite different, priority areas do overlap, and both organisations work closely to address the needs of the local communities. The role of the LHAC is critical in helping the MPHN and the MLHD understand priorities from a local perspective and both organisations work closely with the LHAC to support local initiatives.

The MPHN, which is federally funded, has responsibility for primary health care, while the state funded MLHD is responsible for acute health provision in the hospital setting.

Data used to guide the discussions is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and combined with the local health needs assessments carried out by the MPHN.

TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLANNING SESSIONS:

When: Tuesday 28 March 2023 @ 10.30 am
Location: Boorowa Health Service, 62-80 Dry Street

When: Tuesday 28 March 2023 @ 3.00 pm
Location: Murrumburrah Harden Health Service, 53 Scott Street Harden

Anyone interested in participating in the upcoming planning session can RSVP to Setchen Brimson at setchen.brimson@health.nsw.gov.au or call 0477 359 764.

TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST IN JOINING THE LHAC:

Anyone interested in being involved in the upcoming planning session can complete an expression of interest to join: www.mlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/get-involved or call 0477 359 764 for an application pack.

More information can be found on the MLHD website: https://www.mlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/get-involved/local-health-advisorycommittee-(lhac)