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A map showing WA with a pop out of the Perth North PHN region comprising of Perth City/Osborne Park, Joondalup/Wanneroo and Midland/Swan.

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.

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    Better health, together: Obesity

    over 2 years ago

    This month, WA Primary Health Alliance CEO, Learne Durrington sits down with Minister for Health, Roger Cook MLA to talk about the impact of obesity on Western Australians and our health system.

    WA Primary Health Alliance is part of the WA Government’s Obesity Collaborative Steering Group which is tasked with developing a WA Obesity Strategy.

    This strategy has stemmed from the inaugural WA Preventive Health Summit, held earlier this year. The one-day summit discussed the importance of prevention and encouraged broader thinking and community engagement around what we can do to encourage healthy lifestyles to reduce and prevent obesity and... Continue reading

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    Better Health, Together: Mental Health in WA

    over 2 years ago

    During Mental Health Week, WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) CEO, Learne Durrington sits down to have a conversation with Western Australian Mental Health Commissioner Timothy Marney.

    One in five Australians will be affected by a mental health disorder each year. WAPHA is committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of West Australian people.

    One of the ways in which WAPHA aims to do this is by working with a range of government services, community organisations and peak bodies to reduce fragmentation between primary care, mental health and alcohol and other drug services and supports in Western Australia.

    The Mental... Continue reading

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    World Kindness Day

    over 2 years ago

    On Tuesday 13 November 2018, 12.45-5pm, the Health Consumers' Council is hosting a World Kindness day at Herb Graham Recreation Centre in Mirrabooka. All welcome to attend this free event aimed at promoting the importance of a culture of kindness in delivering more equitable healthcare. https://www.hconc.org.au/?s=world+kindness

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    Better Health, Together: My Health Record

    over 2 years ago

    In this month’s Better Health, Together video, WA Primary Health Alliance CEO, Learne Durrington talks about My Health Record.

    There are many benefits of digital health to patients, and this includes fewer hospital admissions and adverse drug events, reduced duplication of tests, better coordination of care for people with chronic and complex conditions, better informed treatment decisions, and a more effective and efficient healthcare system.

    My Health Record is an online summary of a patient’s key health information where they can safely store, access and share important health information. As part of the National Digital Health Strategy, the Australian... Continue reading

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    Share your insights into the needs of your locality through the Better Health, Together survey

    over 2 years ago

    https://www.wapha.org.au/primary-health-networks/population-planning/better-health-together/

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