The assessment helps guide Gippsland Primary Health Networks work in funding services, strengthening the health system and improving coordination. By gathering the latest data and insights, it identifies key priorities in Gippsland’s health system and supports planning for the future.

Extensive community engagement helped identify 10 key priority areas that reflect the most pressing needs and challenges of the region. The key priority areas have been condensed into concise chapter summaries.

Key priorities

1. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing
2. Healthy ageing (people aged 65+)
3. Alcohol and other drugs
4. Mental Health and wellbeing, including suicide prevention
5. Health workforce
6. Connected care
7. Growing up healthy (0-25 years)
8. Chronic conditions
9. Family violence
10. Access to primary healthcare for marginalised communities.