Richmond Health Participation Forum
Members of Richmond Health Participation Forum visit Ballina Hospital
Membership:
Chair: Dr Yvonne Hartman
Kate Lavender, Amber McBride (Deputy Chair), Victoria LeQuesne, Jenny Kenneally-Clark, Jan Clifford, Joanne Petrovic, Janet Wilson
Hazel Bridgett (Area Health Advisory Council delegate), Sandra Woods (Area Health Advisory Council alternate delegate)
About Us: Click here to view the Forum's promotional brochure
Click here to view terms of reference
Workplan 2008 - 2010:
The Forum has developed a workplan to help direct activities for the next two years. Go to the link to view.
Issues of interest:
1. Holding public meetings in rural locations (if you're interested let us know).
2. Improved information sharing regarding the future of Campbell Hospital, Coraki.
3. Improved facilities and services in the Richmond Network including planning for the further redevelopment of Lismore Base Hospital and progressing the Integrated Cancer Care unit.
4. Production of a patient friendly patient's rights and responsibilities brochure
5. Community mental health needs and concerns.
6. Funding support for non-government organisations wishing to become smoke-free.
7. Developing strategies to raise the profile of the Forum.
Listening Post:
In October 2008 the Forum held a very successful Listening Post at the Lismore Car Boot Markets. If you would like to read more or perhaps hold one yourself please go to the link for more information.
Visiting Nimbin Health Service November 2006
Contact details:
Should you wish to send information or correspondence to this Forum please contact:
Dr Yvonne Hartman
Chairperson
Richmond Health Participation Forum
C/- Community Participation Unit
PO Box 498
LISMORE NSW 2480email: participate@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
or phone: 02 6620 7565 fax: (02) 6622 2151