Information for Delegates (.pdf 36KB)
Welcome
Health at the heart of the community is the theme of Victoria's 4th biennial Rural Health Conference. The Conference focuses on the opportunities and challenges associated with building a high quality and sustainable rural health system in this State.
The Conference will focus on the three priorities identified in Rural directions–for a stronger healthier Victoria, launched by the department in October 2009
- Improving the health of rural Victorians
- Supporting a contemporary health system
- Strengthening and sustaining rural health services.
Rural health is a very high priority for the Victorian Government and the Department of Health. Rural health services are an integral part of local communities, contributing to the community’s well-being and sustainability. The cooperation and coordination seen between services demonstrates what can be achieved when all work together to support high-quality health care in local communities.
The Conference promises to provide a stimulating program covering issues specific to health services in rural communities and to showcase health services’ innovations. The Conference is also a great opportunity to establish new or to strengthen existing professional networks.
I strongly encourage all those interested in promoting the health and well-being of rural and regional Victorians to attend the Rural Health Conference 2010 – or better still submit a paper or poster.
See you in Ballarat.
Lance Wallace
Executive Director
Hospitals & Health Service Performance