Health Needs Assessment 2025 - 2028

Priority Areas

Priority Areas

The PHN priority areas are aligned with the priority areas set by the Australian Government. By understanding the context of each priority area, PHNs can tailor services to meet the individual needs of their communities.

Select a priority area from the list below to explore further information.

Alcohol and other drugs
Children’s and younger persons health
Health care services
Mental health
Preventative health and chronic disease
Older person’s health
Socio-demographics and health

Communities of interest

The following reports focus on specific communities of interest identified in the Health Needs Assessment and explored in greater detail following its completion.

Communities of interest
LGBTQ+ people

Additional reports

Below are additional reports on topics of the needs assessment that have been explored in more detail after the needs assessment was completed.

Transport and travel affecting access to healthcare services
Palliative and End‑of‑Life Care Needs Assessment
Carers Report