A free autism assessment service for children, a virtual allied health clinic, a “small practice with a big heart” and an Aboriginal cardiac care program have won the 2024 Gippsland Primary Health Awards.
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s “Culture at the Heart” program won the transforming access to care through inclusive practice category.
Culture at the Heart is a community-driven program that enhances Aboriginal Community members’ understanding of cardiac care, supports safe, culturally centred care, and improves self-management and health outcomes for Community.
The Gippsland Primary Health Awards celebrate excellence in primary healthcare across Gippsland, recognising outstanding contributions by health professionals and organisations.
Presented by the Gippsland Primary Health Network (PHN), there were four award categories in 2024: Transforming practice through multidisciplinary care; Transforming workplace culture; Transforming care through digital solutions; Transforming access to care through inclusive practice.
Gippsland PHN chief executive officer Amanda Proposch congratulated the winners, who received a $2000 voucher for professional development or wellbeing activities.
“We had an outstanding calibre of applicants in this year’s awards,” Ms Proposch said.
“This year, we focused on “transformation” as our theme. As a community, we are navigating rapid and significant growth and change within primary care.
“At the heart of these changes are people and organisations who are leading with resilience, creativity and a commitment to healthier future for Gippsland.
“Congratulations to all our winners and nominees.”
