Have your say - Help shape the future of Corowa Health Service

Published on 30 January 2024

Residents of Corowa and surrounding towns are invited to have their say on the future planning of health services for the community.

A community survey will be launched on Thursday, 1 February as part of the service planning process that will see the development of the Corowa Health Service Plan.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) Chief Executive, Jill Ludford said consultation with stakeholder groups and community members is an important part of developing a Health Service Plan.

“A Health Service Plan outlines the health services required to reflect the community’s needs into the future and makes recommendations about the best way to deliver these services,” Ms Ludford said.

“Communities play a critical role in the process of developing a Health Services Plan and we will be providing a range of opportunities for people to be involved, including surveys, street stalls, and meetings with key stakeholders and community members.”

A Partnership Reference Committee has been convened to provide local input throughout the planning process. This group involves various stakeholders including members of the Local Health Advisory Committee, Federation Council, community representatives and local service providers such as GP’s, NSW Ambulance, and the Primary Health Network.

The project team will also engage with a broad range of healthcare stakeholders including Corowa Health Service staff, social and aged care service providers, medical centres, and other health organisations.

A number of street stalls will also occur during February and March to gather input from the community. Look out for our ‘Have Your Say’ banner in the main street.

“We want as many people as possible within the local community to get involved, including young people and people from Aboriginal and other culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, so we capture a variety of views and needs within the local area.

“Wide input is essential to develop a plan fit for the future.”

Following the consultation process a draft Health Service Plan will be produced and placed on public display for one month for stakeholders to provide feedback.

The feedback will be assessed, consolidated and incorporated into the final plan where feasible, and discussed with the Partnership Reference Committee prior to endorsement through MLHD.

HOW TO HAVE YOUR SAY

To complete the Community Survey and find out when street stalls will be held go to the Murrumbidgee Local Health District website 

The survey is open for four weeks – 1 February to 29 February 2024.

Paper copies of the survey will also be available at Corowa Hospital reception, HealthOne reception, and Federation Council’s Corowa Customer Service Centre and can be returned to these locations by 29 February.