Earlier this month, the Collaborative Care Project Leeton reached an exciting milestone as it moved into phase three, Co-Design, of the five-phase project.

Local healthcare providers, community representatives and partners – including representatives from the NSW Ministry of Health – came together in Leeton to explore ways to strengthen healthcare access for the community.

Through interactive discussions and activities, participants shared ideas on how health services in Leeton can be better connected, communicated and coordinated, making it easier for residents to manage their health and wellbeing.

One of the key opportunities discussed was the potential for a Leeton Health Hub network, which would link local healthcare providers and Leeton residents with programs and services available across the Murrumbidgee region.

The workshop builds on the strong feedback already received from the community and local health professionals, and the ideas shared will now help shape practical initiatives focused on:

* improving awareness of local health services;

* promoting health service pathways;

* strengthening connections between healthcare providers; and

* making it easier for residents to access the support they need.

For more information about the Collaborative Care Project visit https://collaborativecare.au/leeton