Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) has published new and updated resources and information for Allied Health professionals and practices in our region as part of our priority to support the delivery of connected, sustainable and effective healthcare for our communities.
Along with other Primary Health Networks across Australia, we have published a localised version of a National Allied Health Practice Engagement Toolkit to help Allied Health professionals and practices navigate the healthcare system in western Victoria and better understand the support and guidance WVPHN can provide.
The toolkit includes information on how to connect with others in the local primary healthcare sector as well as guidance on education and training opportunities, clinical quality and governance, digital health and business efficiency and funding.
The toolkit is available from our recently published Allied Health Support web page which also contains links to other important resources.
Introducing our new Allied Health Engagement Lead
WVPHN recognises that reliance on allied health for patient-centred and multi-disciplinary care will continue to increase and WVPHN is ready to work with allied health professionals to support the development and promotion of enhanced integrated healthcare in our communities.
As part of that, we would also like to introduce Mandy Brown who is our new Allied Health Engagement Lead. Mandy has extensive experience in allied health, general practice, specialists and residential aged care homes in our region, particularly in and around Ballarat and the Wimmera.
Mandy will be reaching out to Allied Health professionals in our region as we design and deliver new and enhanced allied health support activities.
WVPHN will be offering opportunities for training and networking; developing practice and clinician capabilities; and enhancing collaboration with general practice and others in western Victoria’s health provider community.
We also want to construct a suite of programs to reflect the priorities of allied health professionals and practices in western Victoria to help navigate challenges and optimise outcomes for patients.
We look forward to connecting with Allied Health staff over the coming months. In the meantime, please email us via [email protected] if you have any questions or would like further information.