Population health planning

Fairfield streetscape - a small sample of the South Western Sydney population.

South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) conduct detailed population health planning and develop strategies to improve health outcomes of people living in South Western Sydney. Using data and information we identify the unique health priorities of our region.

SWSPHN is committed to Population Health Planning as a core function. The Integration and Priority Populations Team is responsible for leading health planning activities for the South Western Sydney region.

By gathering, analysing and interpreting data and information, our aim is to identify the unique health needs, both current and emerging, of people living in South Western Sydney.

SWSPHN undertakes activities in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure evidence-based and local solutions are developed and implemented to improve the health of the region.

Health planning activities

Needs assessment

A key function of PHNs is to undertake ongoing health needs assessments. The needs assessment is an ongoing process, which includes literature review, data collection and analysis, stakeholder and community surveys, consultations and focus groups, to identify any emerging needs for our region.

Visit the Plans, reports and documents page to read the latest needs assessment and other health reports.

Co-design and collaboration

Co-design and collaboration activities give engaged service providers, service users, community members and other key stakeholders a voice in the development of services aimed at improving the health of our region.

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Local health forums

SWSPHN invites community members, service providers and local health professionals to come together twice a year to discuss priorities, service needs and gaps within our region.

Commitee meetings and working groups

Some consultation and co-designs are open for public feedback while other consultations require feedback from specific groups of people.

SWSPHN currently chairs the following committees and working groups:

Community Advisory Committee
My Care Partners Working Group
Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Roundtable
Our Experience Matters Advisory Committee
Diabetes Communities of Practice Group

Visit the Health of our region page to read the latest needs assessment and health reports.

Download the PHN Program Needs Assessment Policy Guide from the Department of Health website.

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