Blueprint for Better Health
Blueprint for Better Health
 

Community Insights

 
 

Four main insights emerged from initial consultations. These were tested and explored further in focus groups, interviews and workshops.

 

Insight #1

“It’s hard to know when to ask for help, or where to go to get help.”

Insight #2

“When attending services, people often do not feel safe, heard or understood.”

Insight #3

“GPs’ role is critical, but there are barriers to appropriate GP care.”

Insight #4

“There are few options between primary and crisis care.”

 
 
 
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System Insights

 
 

Five strategic opportunities for improving the health system were identified through extensive consultation, testing and review of relevant data and reports process.

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Improve service integration and innovation

 
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Build community and workforce capacity

 
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Enable accessibility across the system

 
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Strengthen supportive networks

 
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Enhance data capability

 
 
 

These opportunities will inform the development of a comprehensive services plan, along with recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System and continuing engagement with community, hospitals and other health organisations. Ultimately, seeking to improve the experiences and outcomes of people accessing services in our region.

 
 
 
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Service Insights

 
 

Common themes and essential considerations in redesigning our services were identified by the reference group and tested with our communities.

Reference groups identified the essential qualities of a service that will be developed further in the comprehensive services plan:

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A range of ways to deliver services

online, phone, home, face to face

 
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Recognition of supporting relationships

family members and significant other

 
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Connection/links

to community, legal and physical health

 
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Peer-led approaches

 
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A range of therapeutic approaches and methods

both group and individual

 
 
 
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“I think people with mental health issues need full time support, in and also out of the hospitals.”

— John

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Get involved

There are opportunities for you to be involved and ways you can keep connected. If you would like to keep in touch or to have a say in the health of our region please contact us.

 
 
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