Port Broughton District Health Advisory Council Inc.

A major role of the Port Broughton District Health Advisory Council Inc. is to relay ideas and views from the Community to the local Health Service. These ideas are used in planning for new and improved services.

We are the health FACE for our community.
Our role is to:

  • Facilitate discussion in our community about health issues, priorities and needs.
  • Advise and advocate on behalf of the community.
  • Communicate and consult with the community and with Country Health SA on behalf of the community.
  • Engage with the community and evaluate progress.

The Port Broughton District Health Advisory Council also holds an account, for receipt of donations and bequests made to the Health Service.

Membership

The Port Broughton District Health Advisory Council can include:

  • Up to 8 community members
  • Nominee of local government
  • A local member of Parliament or his or her nominee
  • A medical practitioner member
  • A worker from Yorke and Northern LHN

Current membership

Presiding member - Monique Button
Local member of Parliament representative - vacant
Local Government representative - Margaret McDonald
Medical practitioner representative - Dr Alison Edwards
Staff representative - Heather Schultze

Community representatives

  • Lynette Brown
  • Michael Oertel
  • Monique Button
  • Sandra Atkins
  • Steven Scott
  • Suzanne Kerley
  • Tracey Stringer

Meeting information

When: 1st Wednesday of alternate months
Time: 6 pm
Where: Port Broughton District Hospital and Health Service.

Constitution

Reports

Contact

Kirsty Palmer
Port Broughton District Health Advisory Council Inc.
C/- Port Broughton District Hospital
Bay Street
Port Broughton SA 5522

Email: HealthPortBroughtonHAC@sa.gov.au