Boort District Health has long held the belief that community partnerships ensure that the health service remains a strong vibrant organisation. To improve the health outcomes of our community we recognise we can’t do it alone. The ability to partner effectively with individuals and other organisations is absolutely essential to build a healthy community. Strong partnerships build stronger communities and allows for the sharing of expertise, skills and resources.
The following are examples of a few of our important partnerships.
Ladies Auxiliary
In 2024, the Boort District Health Ladies Auxiliary celebrated 90 years of continuous service and support to the health service. Over the years the Auxiliary has provided over $300,000 to Boort District Health.
The Auxiliary meets once a month with the CEO and together they plan funding projects for the health service.
Boort District School P -12
Boort District Health proudly partners with the Boort District School to promote health and well-being and engage with our youth to provide early employment experience and opportunities.
Boort Men’s Shed
The Men’s Shed is co-located on-site with the health service. The men meet each Tuesday and Thursday and their skills are in great demand.
The men living in the health service’s residential aged care facility have an opportunity to join men from the community at the Men’s Shed. They enjoy having a chat, playing pool or supervising some of the projects!
Primary Care Partnerships
Primary Care Partnerships are made up of a diverse range of organisations and Boort District Health is an active member. The role of the partnership is to build sustainability across the region to ensure communities have access to collaborative care.
The health service is involved in working groups that focus on smoking and vaping prevention, women’s health, physical activity and projects involving community safety.
Buloke, Gannawarra and Loddon Health Service Executive Network
The Health Agencies across these localities have formed a partnership to provide integrated health service planning. The aim is to collaborate to identify common health needs of our communities and prioritise local activities and programs to address areas of demand or gaps in services.