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 community 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 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.

Enhanced Support in the Updated Directory

New additions include specialised community support options for individuals recovering from cancer, helping them find essential resources right in their local area. The mental health section has also undergone significant updates, providing consumers, families, and carers with a broader range of mental health and wellbeing services. These enhancements reinforce a commitment to holistic care, ensuring that every individual receives the support they deserve.

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. These include medical, dental, mental health, physical health, NDIS & disability, Aged Care and Children’s Services.  

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 community 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 partner with DPV Health in updated this important resource for our community”

The Directory is available here www.nh.org.au/northern-health-and-dpv-health-service-directory and will also be available on the DPV Health website.