Multidisciplinary care
At its heart, health is a team pursuit. NWMPHN forges cooperative pathways between general practice, allied health, specialists and other clinicians to build effective patient-centred care.
general practices in our region
residential aged care homes in our region
people reached in Early interventions for healthy ageing program
In the health care system, generalist and specialist practitioners must exchange information. To produce the best care for patients, the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors have to be able to communicate complex and time-sensitive information clearly and securely.
Whether through building multidisciplinary care teams, embedding specialists into GP consults, forming communities of practice or simply ensuring regular and accurate communications, NWMPHN is committed to strengthening the ties that bind the health system together.
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From June 2023 to December 2024, NWMPHN’s long running vulnerable populations COVID-19 vaccination program funded pharmacy immunisers to provide a COVID-19 vaccination service to 59 different RACHs and 22 disability homes. The immunisers administered over 4,700 vaccinations. This program has built relationships, trust between services and delivered a sustainable model for pharmacies to continue this important work beyond the funding.
As part of the Australian Government’s Strengthening Medicare reforms, NWMPHN commissioned multidisciplinary care from allied health professionals and general practices to improve the health of under-served patients. Known as the Health Care Neighbourhood Project, its activity focuses on the Hume local government area, where residents are particularly at risk.
From 2023 to 2025, NWMPHN commissioned 10 general practices, across seven local government areas, to identify older people with chronic health conditions and provide free, multidisciplinary care and early interventions to promote healthy ageing. It reached over 16,000 people, with over 30 per cent from priority groups who often face barriers to care.
Chronic pain service
Chronic pain is one of the most prevalent conditions managed in primary care. NWMPHN commissions Holstep Health to provide an evidence-based, multidisciplinary service to help people self-manage and recover from pain. The service operates across seven local government areas. Feedback from patients in 2024-25 found 92 per cent reported an overall improvement and 75 per cent reported improved physical ability.
