Members
Welcome to the WQPHN 2021-2022 Annual Report Highlights. For a printable version of the report, please click here.
Creating meaningful partnerships
We recognise that it is only through strong, collaborative partnerships across the health, community and First Nations sectors that we will achieve productive reform of the health system and ensure it meets the needs of our residents.
WQPHN has formalised a number of strategic partnerships that help us deliver a cohesive and culturally respectful health system in our region.
Members
During 2021-2022, the Western Queensland Primary Care Collaborative Ltd had 15 Members. No new membership applications were received during the year. All Members contribute to WQPHN’s overall purpose to support a comprehensive and integrated primary health system that delivers better health outcomes for the people of Western Queensland.
FOUNDING MEMBERS
ADMITTED MEMBERS
Our Stories...
headspace Roma celebrated their first birthday on Wednesday May 4, 2022, with local crew and staff enjoying the celebrations, which included a great BBQ, cake, art workshops, games and a chill out zone.
Chronic diseases are long-lasting, and while most are preventable and treatable, they cause approximately 64% of the disease burden among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and approximately 80% of the mortality gap.
The steady achievers in 2021/22 have once again been the committed staff working in residential and community aged care.
Nearly 23 per cent of homes in Western Queensland have no access to the internet - we need to invest in the digital infrastructure to support access to telehealth, online supports, and community, aged care and disability services.
WQPHN collaborated with Mable to visit regional communities throughout Western Queensland to discuss options for community-led aged care services and provide workforce solutions for rural and remote areas.
WQPHN has commissioned headspace National to provide the Wellbeing in Schools Early Intervention Telepsychiatry program (WiSE).
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