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Thirteen local health professionals from a range of disciplines met on 29 May for a workshop hosted by the Collaborative Care Project in Eden and identified a set of practical activities to be progressed between now and the end of 2026.
Facilitated by RDN Health and supported by the NSW Ministry of Health, the Collaborative Care Program is a community-centred approach to addressing the health care challenges in rural and regional NSW. It is a partnership of organisations that want to give the local community access to the right services to help people get healthy and stay healthy.
The May workshop focused on confirming the opportunities and activities the project group wants to prioritise in the upcoming three-year roadmap and included representatives from the Local Health District, Bega Valley Shire Council, Eden Local Aboriginal Land Council, Eden Access Centre, and Grand Pacific Health.
RDN Health Project Support Officer for Collaborative Care, Mollie Phipps, said the workshop was productive, impactful and generated valuable insights.
“The group's collective insights and local knowledge played a central role in refining priorities and ensuring the roadmap reflects community needs,” Mollie said.
“RDN Health will now consolidate the workshop outcomes into a comprehensive three-year roadmap for the Collaborative Care project.
“In parallel, planning will commence on the short-term project plans that will support the activities identified for completion before the end of the year,” Mollie said.
Learn more about the Collaborative Care Project here.
The Collaborative Care Program is coordinated by RDN Health in partnership with the NSW Ministry of Health, local health providers, and community organisations. RDN Health is a social enterprise of RDN - The Charity for Health Access.