HNA Community Feedback

MPHN is taking the pulse on health across the Murrumbidgee region and we want to hear from consumers and carers of healthcare, and health professionals about what's working well and what's not working well.

There are three ways you can provide feedback:

HNA Community Feedback - Survey

This survey will take between 10 and 15 minutes to complete. Your answers are anonymous.

Complete the HNA Community Feedback - survey by clicking the button below.

HNA Community Feedback - Mini

Aside from some demographic questions, this survey asks two specific questions about health.

  1. What’s important to you about health?

  2. What else could happen to improve health?

You are free to make your responses as long or short as you require. All responses are anonymous.

Conversations on the Couch

Conversations on the Couch allows people to meet with MPHN staff in a face to face environment to discuss health matters important to them. There is no set agenda or questions MPHN staff ask during these conversations. It really is simply an opportunity for people to let MPHN know about health matters important to them and their community.

We hope to see you on the couch in a town near you! The coffee is on us too!

Yarns on the Couch

Yarns on the Couch represents an extension of our Conversations on the Couch initiative, with a particular focus on addressing Aboriginal health concerns.

The emphasis is on creating a space where community members can freely express their perspectives on health issues, enabling MPHN to better understand and address the needs of the community, particularly in relation to Aboriginal health.

This feedback will be collated and used for MPHN to develop its 2022-2024 Health Needs Assessment for the Murrumbidgee region. This document will then assist MPHN in identifying opportunities to improve health outcomes for people living across the Murrumbidgee, in particular vulnerable populations.

Your thoughts, your experiences and your needs matter to us!

MPHN collects information in accordance with Privacy legislation, you can read our privacy policy here.

Latest HNA and conversations on the couch news

News
Let’s talk health: West Wyalong's Conversations on the Couch
Let’s talk health: West Wyalong's Conversations on the Couch

Residents of West Wyalong are invited to participate in shaping the future of their community's health by attending Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)’s upcoming Conversations on the Couch session.

Insights from Wagga Wagga’s Conversations on the Couch
Insights from Wagga Wagga’s Conversations on the Couch

Feedback from Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s (MPHN) 'Conversations on the Couch' events in Wagga Wagga earlier this year highlight common experiences and key concerns regarding local healthcare. 

Healthy chats: Tumut's Conversations on the Couch
Healthy chats: Tumut's Conversations on the Couch

Residents of Tumut are invited to participate in shaping the future of their community's health by attending Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)’s upcoming Conversations on the Couch session.

Key findings from ‘Conversations on the Couch’ in Berrigan, Deniliquin, and Jerilderie
Key findings from ‘Conversations on the Couch’ in Berrigan, Deniliquin, and Jerilderie

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network recently visited Berrigan, Deniliquin, and Jerilderie as part of the ‘Conversations on the Couch’ program highlighting the resilience of these communities in addressing common health challenges.

Let’s chat about health: Leeton's Conversations on the Couch
Let’s chat about health: Leeton's Conversations on the Couch

Leeton residents are invited to participate in shaping the future of their community's health by attending Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)’s upcoming Conversations on the Couch session.

Coffee and chats: Narrandera's Conversations on the Couch
Coffee and chats: Narrandera's Conversations on the Couch

Narrandera residents are invited to participate in shaping the future of their community's health by attending Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)’s upcoming Conversations on the Couch session.

Chatting about health: Wagga Wagga's Conversations on the Couch
Chatting about health: Wagga Wagga's Conversations on the Couch

Wagga Wagga residents are invited to participate in shaping the future of their community's health by attending Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)’s upcoming Conversations on the Couch session.

Let’s talk health: Griffith's Conversations on the Couch
Let’s talk health: Griffith's Conversations on the Couch

Residents of Griffith are invited to participate in shaping the future of their community's health by attending Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)’s upcoming Conversations on the Couch session.

Coffee and chats: Coolamon's Conversations on the Couch
Coffee and chats: Coolamon's Conversations on the Couch

Residents of Coolamon are invited to participate in shaping the future of their community's health by attending Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)’s upcoming Conversations on the Couch session.

Temora talks healthcare: insights from ‘Conversations’
Temora talks healthcare: insights from ‘Conversations’

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) would like to thank Temora residents who came along and discussed their community’s health needs at the recent Conversations on the Couch event.

Conversations on the Couch coming to Berrigan, Deniliquin and Jerilderie
Conversations on the Couch coming to Berrigan, Deniliquin and Jerilderie

Residents of Berrigan, Deniliquin and Jerilderie are invited to participate in shaping the future of their community's health by attending Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)’s upcoming Conversations on the Couch sessions.

Sit down for a chat: Temora's Conversations on the Couch
Sit down for a chat: Temora's Conversations on the Couch

Residents of Temora are invited to participate in shaping the future of their community's health by attending Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)’s upcoming Conversations on the Couch session.

Insights from Gundagai ‘Conversations on the Couch’
Insights from Gundagai ‘Conversations on the Couch’

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) would like to thank the residents of Gundagai who shared insights into their community's health needs during the 'Conversations on the Couch' event earlier this year.

Navigating healthcare in Hay: residents share perspectives
Navigating healthcare in Hay: residents share perspectives

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) would like to thank the residents of Hay who shared insights into their community's health needs during the 'Conversations on the Couch' event earlier this year.

Community voices heard: recap of 'Conversations on the Couch' in Young
Community voices heard: recap of 'Conversations on the Couch' in Young

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) would like to thank the residents of Young who shared insights into their community's health needs during the 'Conversations on the Couch' event earlier this year.

Share your thoughts on health services in Hay
Share your thoughts on health services in Hay

Residents living in Hay and surrounds have an opportunity to impact the future of their community’s health by attending Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)’s upcoming ‘Conversations on the Couch’ session.

Community asked to share health needs
Community asked to share health needs

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging the local community to complete a quick, anonymous health survey.

Share your thoughts on health services in Young
Share your thoughts on health services in Young

Residents living in Young and surrounds have an opportunity to impact the future of their community’s health by attending Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)’s upcoming ‘Conversations on the Couch’ session.

Housing, childcare availability raised at Barooga and Mulwala community feedback events
Housing, childcare availability raised at Barooga and Mulwala community feedback events

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) would like to thank the Barooga and Mulwala residents who came along and discussed their community’s health needs at two ‘Conversations on the Couch’ events.

Speak up: young people urged to share health needs
Speak up: young people urged to share health needs

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is asking young people aged between 12 and 24 to complete a quick, anonymous health survey this July. 

Lake Cargelligo locals speak up about health issues
Lake Cargelligo locals speak up about health issues

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) would like to thank Lake Cargelligo residents who came along and discussed the health needs in their community at the recent ‘Conversations on the Couch’ event.

Have your say on health in Barooga and Mulwala
Have your say on health in Barooga and Mulwala

Barooga and Mulwala residents have an opportunity to impact the future of their community’s health by attending Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)’s upcoming ‘Conversations on the Couch’ sessions.

Families and carers of children encouraged to share health needs
Families and carers of children encouraged to share health needs

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is asking people who care for children across the region to complete a quick, confidential health survey.

How healthy is Henty? Have your say
How healthy is Henty? Have your say

Henty residents have an opportunity to impact the future of their community’s health by attending Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)’s upcoming ‘Conversations on the Couch’ session.

The relaxed drop-in session will be held at Henty Bakery on Thursday 27 April 2023 between 10am and 12pm.

Veterans encouraged to share health needs
Veterans encouraged to share health needs

MPHN is seeking feedback on the specific health needs of veterans, including current, reserve, and former personnel, to incorporate into its updated Health Needs Assessment (HNA) for the Murrumbidgee.

MPHN seeks to understand health needs of males in the Murrumbidgee
MPHN seeks to understand health needs of males in the Murrumbidgee

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

MPHN will be gathering community feedback through two online surveys – one two-question and one in-depth community surveys.

Have your say on health in Lake Cargelligo
Have your say on health in Lake Cargelligo

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is providing Lake Cargelligo locals an opportunity to share their stories about health in an effort to better support the community’s health needs.

The casual ‘Conversations on the Couch’ event which will be held on Thursday 30 March 2023 between 10am and midday at Fisho’s Hot Bake and Takeaway will allow community members and health professionals an opportunity to chat with MPHN staff about health.

MPHN hears about health concerns in Finley, Tocumwal and surrounding communities
MPHN hears about health concerns in Finley, Tocumwal and surrounding communities

Seven Finley and thirteen Tocumwal locals took the opportunity to share their health experiences and concerns at Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s (MPHN) Conversations on the Couch sessions on 25 and 26 August 2022.

MPHN hears about health concerns in Darlington Point, Coleambally and surrounding communities
MPHN hears about health concerns in Darlington Point, Coleambally and surrounding communities

Ten Darlington Point and ten Coleambally locals took the opportunity to share their health experiences and concerns at Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s (MPHN) Conversations on the Couch sessions on 28 July 2022.

MPHN hears about health concerns in The Rock and surrounding communities
MPHN hears about health concerns in The Rock and surrounding communities

Thirty locals from The Rock took the opportunity to share their health experiences and concerns at Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s (MPHN) Conversations on the Couch session on 27 July 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is collecting this sort of information so important?

MPHN takes a person-centred approach to identifying the health needs of the people who live in its region. We value well people and resilient communities. One of the most important ways in which we measure if we have the right services in the right places at the right time is by asking people of the Murrumbidgee to give us feedback about what they need.

Primary Health Networks are commissioners of health services. At its simplest, commissioning is the process of planning, agreeing, funding and monitoring services. Central to this is the Health Needs Assessment (HNA).

How can I access past data and assessments?

Past data from feedback opportunities conducted can be found by clicking the button below. Health needs are considered and prioritised as part of our Health Needs Assessment process. You can find the most recent Health Needs Assessment here.

How else can I be involved?

There are other ways you can let us know what you are thinking or about your experiences. From time to time we will be seeking feedback on specific health topics, some of these include, mental health, after hours care, advance care directives, specific health conditions such as diabetes, cancer, respiratory disease, musculo skeletal disorders, heart disease and stroke.

We might email you a very short survey or send you a short text. If you would like to be invited to participate in feedback on any of these topics please register with us. We will make sure when using your information we don’t identify you unless you give us permission to do so.

Click on the button below to be taken to a page where you can register to be contacted for your feedback on specific health issues.

I just have some general feedback, how can I provide this?

If you have a general comment or some feedback that you don’t feel is suitable for one of the feedback mechanisms above, you are most welcome to provide this by clicking on the button below.

Your thoughts, your experiences and your needs matter to us!

MPHN collects information in accordance with Privacy legislation, you can read our privacy policy here