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Partners

Many partnerships have been formed between the district and external organisations. Some of these partnerships are profiled below.

Logan-Beaudesert Health Coalition

The Logan-Beaudesert Health Coalition (LBHC) is a collaborative arrangement between government and non-government agencies, the private sector and the community which is based on mutual respect, shared responsibility between members, joint investment of resources, shared risk taking and a perceived mutual benefit for all involved.

The LBHC adopts a holistic approach to address the health needs of the Logan-Beaudesert community by utilising local demographic, socio-economic and environmental factors, to develop and deliver health programs and services.

Further information about the coalition can be found at the Logan-Beaudesert Health Coalition homepage.

Divisions of GPs

GPs play an important role in the provision of primary care. Partnerships with the local divisions, particularly through the work of the GP Integration Initiative, have proven invaluable to improving linkages between GPs and Queensland Health. The four divisions that fall within the boundaries of the Southside Health Service District are:
  • GPLAN (General Practice Logan Area Network)
  • RHealth (Rural Health)
  • SEAGP (South East Alliance of General Practice)
  • Brisbane South Division of General Practice

Griffith University

An official Memorandum of Understanding was established between the Southside Health Service District and Griffith University in early 2008.

Dr Mark Mattiussi, District Manager, stated that "the Initiative is a major partnership involving the public sector, non-government organisations and the community with a Queensland Health commitment of $3.3 million in recurrent funding for new services. By creating sustainable partnerships with existing service providers in the Southside Health Service District, the project will help manage and prevent chronic disease in the region.  This is the largest single initiative to date bringing together academics, GPs, community health carers, non-government agencies, and both local and state governments, to plan for local health needs."

The article Partnership focuses on Southside Health contains more information about the MoU.

Health Community Councils

Health Community Councils were set up as advisory bodies to assist in the development and delivery of services within the district. Made up of representatives from a number of areas, members use their specialist knowledge and expertise to advise and provide recommendations to the District Manager.

A list of council members across the district can be found on the Queensland Health District Profile page.