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Neerim Health: Looking Ahead Together

May 2026

Our Direction for 2026–2027

Neerim Health is preparing for an important and positive next chapter as the new Neerim Health Hub is completed. Over the next 18 months, our priority is to maintain safe, reliable local health services while working closely with our community to shape a sustainable and responsive future for healthcare in Neerim South and surrounding areas.

This community update outlines how we will do that.

Our Commitment to the Community

Neerim Health is committed to:

• Safe, high‑quality care being available locally
• Clear and honest communication
• Listening to community views and concerns
• Respecting our workforce, volunteers, donors, and local history
• Building services that are sustainable into the future

There are no sudden changes planned to traditional services, only expansion of services. Any future decisions will be made carefully, transparently, and with community input.

Why Planning Is Needed Now

The new Neerim Health Hub creates opportunities to:

• Improve access to services closer to home
• Deliver care in modern, fit‑for‑purpose facilities
• Attract and retain skilled staff and service partners

This planning phase ensures we make the most of the Hub while protecting what matters most to our community.

Our Focus Areas (2026–2027)

Over the next 18 months, Neerim Health will focus on:

1. Keeping services stable and safe
   We will maintain existing services while ensuring strong clinical governance, accreditation, and workforce support.
2. Exploring future services for the Health Hub
   We will assess which services best meet community needs and are realistic to deliver sustainably in the new facility.
3. Listening to the community
   We will provide clear updates and create opportunities for people to share what matters to them about local healthcare.
4. Preparing for the future
   We will ensure Neerim Health is well positioned—financially, clinically, and operationally—to continue serving the region into the future.

Community Engagement: How You’ll Be Involved

Community input is essential and will occur in clear, structured ways, including:

• Updates on Health Hub progress
• Community information sessions
• Targeted listening sessions with patients, families, staff, volunteers, local clinicians, and partner organisations
• Clear explanations of what feedback can and can’t influence

After engagement activities, we will share:

• What we heard
• What we considered
• What decisions were made and why

Not all ideas can be implemented, but all feedback will be treated seriously and respectfully.

What This Plan Does Not Mean

To be clear, this planning work:

• Does not involve abrupt service closures
• Does not remove the community voice
• Does not pre‑determine outcomes
• Does not reduce our commitment to local access to care

Measuring Success

We will report publicly on:

• Service availability and access
• Quality and safety of care
• Workforce stability
• Community engagement outcomes
• Progress toward a sustainable future model

Staying Connected

We will continue to share updates through:

• Community meetings
• Our website and newsletters
• Public FAQs
• Hub progress updates

Neerim Health exists for its community. This next chapter will be shaped together—carefully, respectfully, and transparently.

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