My Region - Perth North PHN
Part of the responsibility of Primary Health Networks is to identify and respond to the health needs of our community. We want to hear from you about the health issues and the availability of health services in the areas you live.
The stories, pictures and survey responses from these pages will be used to inform the planning of primary health care in your region.
Part of the responsibility of Primary Health Networks is to identify and respond to the health needs of our community. We want to hear from you about the health issues and the availability of health services in the areas you live.
The stories, pictures and survey responses from these pages will be used to inform the planning of primary health care in your region.
Tell your story
What is happening in the Perth North Metro region to help everyone get the health care they need? Tell your stories and celebrate the amazing work that is happening in our communities.
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A Walk for Jessica Video
about 1 month agoThis video has been produced to document the Walk for Jessica; in remembrance of Jess and to acknowledge the effects of Domestic Violence.
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New Family and Domestic Violence Hub in Mirrabooka - Naala Djookan Healing Centre
2 months ago
Naala Djookan Healing Centre delivers an integrated, specialist service that supports women, children and families at risk of or experiencing family and domestic violence to access the support and assistance required to promote safe, healthy relationships and overall wellbeing.
The City of Stirling is the lead organisation for Naala Djookan Healing Centre in partnership with the following members:
Australian Childhood Foundation, Ebenezer Aboriginal Corporation, Ishar Multicultural Women’s Health Services, Karla Kuliny Aboriginal Corporation, Legal Aid Commission of WA, MercyCare, Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre, Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre, Sudbury Community House Association and Wadjak Northside Aboriginal Community Corporation.
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Your health matters - see your GP
8 months ago
Regular healthcare needs don’t stop during a pandemic. But some general practices in Western Australia are reporting a drop in patient numbers, believed to be related to COVID-19 fears.
The See Your GP campaign reminds consumers of the importance of regular medical appointments and reassure them of the availability of safe, essential health care.
It emphasises that it’s more important than ever for Western Australians to stay healthy and get the treatment, prescriptions and screening they need.
General practice is open and safe to visit in person, and while some things might look a little different on arrival, these are... Continue reading
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COVID-19 Messages from Telethon Kids Institute's Aboriginal staff
10 months ago -
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Better health, together: WA Healthy Weight Action Plan
12 months agoIn this month’s Better Health, Together video, WA Primary Health Alliance CEO, Learne Durrington sits down with Pip Brennan, Executive Director of the Health Consumers’ Council and the Hon Roger Cook MLA, Deputy Premier, Minister for Health and Mental Health to talk about our partnership in developing the WA Healthy Weight Action Plan 2019-2024.
Read the WA Healthy Weight Action Plan.
The Action Plan, currently in implementation, provides detail on the sustainable changes planned to support people and families who are at-risk of overweight (those at the high end of the healthy weight body mass index range) and those... Continue reading
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WAPHA gets Rainbow Tick of approval
about 1 year ago
WA Primary Health Alliance has officially been approved for Rainbow Tick accreditation.
We are proud of this achievement as it represents the value we place on supporting, respecting and celebrating the individual differences of our staff and the broader WA community.
Our accreditation journey commenced in 2018, where we began working towards meeting six national standards of LGBTI inclusive practices.
These include:
- Organisational capability
- Workforce development
- Consumer participation
- A welcoming and accessible organisation
- Disclosure and documentation, and
- Culturally safe and acceptable services
WA Primary Health Alliance General Manager Chris Kane said given our vision of equitable health outcomes across WA... Continue reading
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Better health, together: Chronic Heart Failure
about 1 year agoIn this month’s Better Health, Together video, WA Primary Health Alliance CEO, Learne Durrington sits down with Dr Norman Swan from the ABC Health Report to talk about our increasing focus on improving care for people living with chronic heart failure.
We will be exploring opportunities for collaborative action on chronic heart failure, which is most commonly due to underlying coronary heart disease and prior myocardial infarction, hypertension and diabetes.
This recognises:
the significant burden of disease chronic heart failure represents in the Western Australian community, which is even more significant in country areas and among the Aboriginal community.
The... Continue reading
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Better Health, Together: LiveLighter
about 1 year agoIn this Better health, together video, WA Primary Health Alliance CEO, Learne Durrington had the opportunity to chat to Cancer Council WA CEO, Ashley Reid about our partnership in the 13 Cancers LiveLighter campaign.
WA Primary Health Alliance has been named as the primary care partner in Cancer Council WA’s 13 Cancers LiveLighter public awareness campaign.
The campaign focuses on the contribution of sugary drinks to dangerous toxic fat around the organs which can trigger 13 types of cancer.
As the primary care partner, WA Primary Health Alliance has committed to ensure GPs are trained and equipped in talking to... Continue reading
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Wanneroo Festival
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With One Voice
over 1 year agoThis week is the launch of the first all-inclusive community choir in Mirrabooka. The With One Voice Mirrabooka (WOVM) is more than just singing with your local community choir:
- It’s an opportunity to create real connections between the diverse people in the community.
- It’s about building bridges between those who are experiencing disadvantage and those who are more fortunate.
- It’s about creating opportunities for people of diverse backgrounds and situations to learn from one another and help each other.
- The choir is led by a professional conductor and meet weekly, followed by supper.
- In addition to singing and... Continue reading
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Who's listening
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