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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Better health, together: Sustainable Health Review - transforming WA's health system
almost 2 years agoIn this month’s Better health, together video, WA Primary Health Alliance CEO, Learne Durrington is joined by Sustainable Health Review Chair, Robyn Kruk to talk about the WA Department of Health’s recently released Sustainable Health Review Final Report.
During its development, WA Primary Health Alliance has played a key role in representing the voice of the primary care sector and will continue to do so as part of a newly agreed strategic partnership with the Department of Health, WA.
The partnership is intended to enable the joint planning, priority setting and funding of coordinated care, giving priority to the delivery... Continue reading
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ECU Research Report: Better Together
almost 2 years agoIn 2017-18 ECU mapped how the system of care network interacts in the cities of Joondalup and Wanneroo, in relation to perinatal and infant mental health needs of families with children under the age of four years. The report includes useful data on the demographics of the two cities and can be viewed here.
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Mirrabooka Community Gets Guinness Book of Record
almost 2 years agoOn 15 March 2019, Harmony Day, Mirrabooka Community with support from the City of Stirling hosted a Guinness Book of Record challenge for the most number of nationalities in a drumming circle. The record of 61 nationalities was held by a Canadian community and Mirrabooka now holds the world record of 77 nationalities. Watch a brief video here.
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Better health, together: Depression looks different for everybody
almost 2 years agoIn this month’s Better health, together video, WA Primary Health Alliance CEO, Learne Durrington chats with Principal Advisor and Research Director, Dr Danny Rock about depression and our recent campaign to bring about awareness of this common mental health condition.
WA Primary Health Alliance have launched an important campaign, Depression looks different for everybody, which aims to raise awareness of depression, encourage people to talk about their feelings and urge them to seek help.The campaign captures personal stories of depression as mini documentaries and in artworks to help people recognise the symptoms of this mental health condition that impacts about... Continue reading
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Better health, together: The journey so far
about 2 years agoTo end the year, WA Primary Health Alliance CEO, Learne Durrington is joined by Board Chair, Dr Richard Choong to reflect on the journey so far, our impact on the primary care sector and what success will look like in five years from now.
WA Primary Health Alliance is making an impact on the fabric of the healthcare environment through our role in creating the right conditions to ensure the best possible health outcomes for all Western Australians, particularly for those who fall through the gaps.
Bridging the divide between what are in effect the two different health systems and... Continue reading
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New COPD support service in Joondalup
about 2 years agoCommunity News story captures collaborative approach by Silver Chain and Joondalup Health Campus to support non-oxygen dependent Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients to stay well in the community.
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WAPHA's work in 2017-18
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Better health, together: LGBTI health
about 2 years agoThis month, WA Primary Health Alliance CEO, Learne Durrington chats to LGBTI advocate and WA Primary Health Alliance Community Advisory Council member, Misty Farquhar about the role the primary care sector has to play in ensuring LGBTI people can access safe, inclusive and culturally appropriate health services.
WA Primary Health Alliance has an important leadership role in advocating for safe, inclusive and culturally appropriate services for LGBTI people, a disproportionate number of whom experience poorer mental health outcomes, have higher risk of suicidal behaviours than their peers and experience discrimination, harassment and hostility in many parts of everyday life, including... Continue reading
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New report to shape early years services in Midland
about 2 years agoWA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) was proud to support CoLab, a partnership between the Telethon Kids Institute and Minderoo Foundation, to investigate the needs of Midland families with young children and the services that exist to support them.
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My Health Record: Engaging with Multicultural Groups
about 2 years agoKirsten Beckingham, My Health Record Community Engagement Officer recently presented on My Health Record as a guest at two multicultural women's groups at ISHAR Multicultural Women's Health Services, explaining what My Health Record is, the benefits, privacy and security and how to opt out and use the platform. There were a total of eight interpreters across both sessions, which presented an interesting challenge. Here’s how she approached the sessions and the key lessons learned as a result:
What language groups were represented in the sessions and how did you facilitate to such a diverse group?
In the first session, the... Continue reading
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