The Darling Downs West Moreton Public Health Network (DDWM) is looking for nine local community members to play a key role in shaping the future of health across the region.
A new Community Advisory Committee will be tasked with providing grassroots feedback to the DDWM board.
The information will assist the distribution of primary health funding into key identified community programs.
The ultimate outcome of this coordinated team effort will be achieving the best health outcomes for the community.
“The group should be reflective of the broad regional and rural communities we represent, right across the total spectrum of all health areas,” acting CEO Samantha Freeman said.
“It is important that we look at all health services from the perspective of people who access them, and we are looking forward to putting a dynamic group of people together who can assist us in this process.”
Applicants from the South Burnett are encouraged to apply, but must be active in the health community and utilising – or advocating on behalf of – health services.
Selected members must also be prepared to provide feedback at regular Community Advisory Committee meetings that will be relayed to DDWM’s Board.
Core areas of focus for the group will be Alcohol and Other Drugs, Mental Health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Chronic Disease, Disabilities, Antenatal, and Aged Care and Carers.
“Our constantly expanding community is reliant on these essential services, and a further expansion of core areas may result with the growth of programs,” Ms Freeman said.
To submit an application, DDWM requires a one-page letter detailing why you are the right person for the job.
The Terms of Reference are available by phoning Debbie Frost at DDWM’s office on (07) 4615-0900.
Training, a small fee and agreed travel expenses are covered for the right applicants.
