Partnership

Partnerships are very valuable as the collaborative process brings different kinds of people and organisations together, making it possible for them to accomplish much more than they can on their own. An organisation’s ability to work in an integrated way will depend on its ability to initiate and sustain effective involvement with other partners. A successful collaboration or partnership involves;

Developing a shared vision
Investing time in developing trust between the partners
Supporting and building the capacity of the partners
Recognising the various skills the partner may have and ensuring effective communication
Sharing of information between partners (Nutbeam & Harris, 2009).

The Wimmera PCP will work in partnership with providers to:

Improve the experience and outcomes for people who use primary care services; and
Reduce the preventable use of hospital, medical and residential services through a greater emphasis on health promotion programs and by responding to the early signs of disease and/or people’s need for support.

The Wimmera Primary Care Partnership is made up of 30 member agencies including local government, welfare, disability and education. We have five health services spread over fourteen campuses, two bush nursing centres and an Aboriginal controlled health co-op. A Member Agency is a full Member of WPCP demonstrating commitment to the strategic goals of the partnership. They actively contribute to activities relating to service coordination, integrated health promotion, integrated chronic disease management, partnership development and catchment wide planning.

WPCP Member Agencies:

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Wimmera Primary Care Partnership Inc.