On this page we will provide updates to keep our community informed about the progress of major projects, service planning and developments, and consultation opportunities.

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The Limestone Coast Local Health Network - Community Update has been developed to share updates about important health issues, service developments, public events and opportunities to engage with us. We will also share good news stories from local health support groups and our Health Advisory Councils. Published online as an e-newsletter, with hardcopies sent to regional hospitals, health sites, local councils, and community groups.

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Edition 6: 2024 Year in Review (PDF 6MB): In this issue, we celebrate our Award-winning team members and welcome new faces in leadership. We have showcased innovative design plans and hospital upgrades, and an Australian first approach to post-incident management. You can also read important updates on cancer care in the Limestone Coast, as well as stories highlighting various community projects and events from across the region.

Clinical Services Plan Update – May 2025

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) have commenced planning for the future of health services across our region with the development of a Clinical Services Plan (the Plan).

The Plan will provide a 10-year roadmap to support the LCLHN to better meet the health needs of all Limestone Coast communities and will act as the key plan for what, where and how we deliver hospital and community services across the region in the coming years.

Destravis Group were engaged to lead the planning process which has included broad consultation, robust data analysis and a review of our current services and the projected demand for future services.

We have involved our clinicians, staff and volunteers; our consumers, carers and communities; and our service partners and external stakeholders through a broad consultation process, providing an opportunity for their views and insights to inform and influence the Plan.

We would like to thank everyone who participated in the initial consultation. More than 600 people provided feedback through face-to-face interviews, community and staff forums, an online survey and through planning workshops.

Community feedback identified that access to General Practitioner (GP) appointments, specialist consultations, cancer care, dementia care, and allied health services are high priorities for our community. Anticipated increased future demand for hospital and aged care services; telehealth and virtual care options; and for patient and community transport services has also been identified.

Challenges we face in relation to recruiting and retaining healthcare workers and ageing infrastructure have also been considered; and best-practice approaches and innovative solutions from across the country and internationally are being explored.

The LCLHN are committed to partnering with the community as we finalise the Plan. This will include further consultation and an opportunity to provide feedback on the final draft plan which is anticipated to be available in July 2025.

We will continue to share updates on our website and via our Facebook page www.facebook.com/LimestoneCoastLHN

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