Media Release – DPV Health and Northern Health Launch a Health and Wellbeing Directory 

Launch of the Health and Wellbeing Directory 

DPV Health and Northern Health Unveil Comprehensive Service Directory for Melbourne’s Northern Community 

DPV Health and Northern Health are proud to announce the launch of the DPV –Northern Health Service Directory, a comprehensive resource designed to serve the diverse and rapidly growing communities in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. This directory aims to provide a “one-stop-shop” for patients, families, and carers, offering easy access to a wide range of internal and external health and wellbeing services. 

Addressing a Long-Felt Need 

The creation of the DPV– Northern Health Service Directory addresses a long-felt need for a consolidated inventory of available health and wellbeing services. Prior to this project, an inventory of community services had been developed during the COVID-19 pandemic but was not widely advertised or distributed. Recognising the importance of such a resource, DPV Health took on the responsibility of maintaining and expanding the directory when the Hume Whittlesea Primary Care Partnership ceased operations in 2022. 

A Collaborative Effort 

Since taking over the project, DPV Health and Northern Health have worked collaboratively, contributing funds and resources to update and expand the directory. The updated directory now includes a broader range of services and ensures that all information is current and easily accessible.  

Expanding Service Offerings 

Key enhancements in the updated directory are the inclusion of additional mental health and post-cancer treatment community service options. This expansion ensures that individuals recovering from cancer have access to the support services they need within their local community. The Cancer Community Support Services section has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest available resources. Similarly, the mental health section has also been updated to ensure consumers and their families/carers have access to the range of mental health and wellbeing services available. 

Accessible and Inclusive 

The DPV– Northern Health Service Directory will be available on both the DPV Health and Northern Health websites, ensuring broad accessibility for all community members.  

About DPV Health 

DPV Health, a not-for-profit organisation, is dedicated to providing exceptional health care services to people of all ages and backgrounds. DPV Health deliver a wide variety of clinical, health support and community services that focus on treatment, prevention and integrated health promotion.  

About Northern Health 

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community, and home-based services in Melbourne’s outer north. Northern Health cares for a diverse community of over 185 nationalities, speaking more than 107 languages and following over 90 different religions or beliefs. 

A Vision for the Future 

As Melbourne’s northern suburbs continue to grow, the DPV– Northern Health Service Directory will play a crucial role in ensuring that residents have access to the health and wellbeing services they need. It is anticipated that the next iteration of the directory will be a digital version, using AI to maintain the currency of content.  

This directory is a testament to the commitment of DPV Health and Northern Health to empower, engage, and support their communities. 

Don Tidbury, CEO of DPV Health, expressed his enthusiasm for the launch: “DPV Health is committed to supporting our community to access local high-quality health care services in a timely manner. The DPV– Northern Health Service directory will help create a more connected health system, which is vital to achieve this goal. We are proud to work with Northern Health to provide this important support to Melbourne’s North” 

Debra Bourne, Chief Executive of Northern Health, said: “This directory is a significant step forward in providing comprehensive and accessible health services to our rapidly growing population. We are pleased to have partnered with DPV Health to updated this important resource for our community” 

The Directory is available here: 

Northern Health website 

DPV Health website 

https://www.nh.org.au/dpv-northern-health-service-directory/Health