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Far West Local Health District

Welcome to the Far West Local Health District website.

The Far West Local Health District was established on 1 January 2011, and what was initially our Governing Council was established as a Board in April 2011.

The Board’s vision is to achieve “Excellence in Rural and Remote Health”, which encompasses not only providing high quality clinical services, but also working with our communities to enable people to be as healthy as possible.

The Far West LHD serves a population of about 30,740 (2016 Estimated Residential Population) people dispersed across the second largest geographic area (194,949 square kilometres) of all the LHDs in NSW. Over 12% of the people we serve are Aboriginal.  This population is relatively young and reflects the lower life expectancy of Aboriginal people. Of the total LHD population, 91.1 per cent are from an English speaking background.

Traditional custodians of the land covered by the District include the Barkandji/Paakantji, the Wilyakali, the Nyampa and the Muthi Muthi.

We share a commitment to work closely to ensure our LHD delivers consistently high quality patient care. Local leadership and decision-making drives us to develop sound governance and strategic directions for the LHD, supported by enhanced local input from clinicians and engagement with consumers and communities. This provides a solid base for ongoing development whilst meeting the needs of our communities.

The LHD has nine facilities Map of our LHD and key facilities

We hope people will become increasingly comfortable using our services and working with our teams to maintain and improve their health.  A part of this is expecting everyone who works with us to:

  • be respectful;
  • provide information to our customers about their health and the care that is, or needs to be provided; and
  • to actively pursue improvements in the services we provide.

This website is here to provide information about us, the services we provide, what we are doing to improve what we do and to make it easy to let us know what your think of the working we are doing.  You’ll also find our monthly newsletter Far West In Focus which gives an insight into what is happening within the District.

The Board and Chief Executive welcome your comments and suggestions. Please get in touch with us.

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Our Structure

FWLHD Executive Level Structure

FWLHD Directorate Structure

Table summarising the key functions of our LHD

Local decision-making is at the forefront of how the LHD functions, led by a professional Board and LHD Chief Executive, Mr Umit Agis.

The Far West Local Health District Board is chaired by Dr Andrew Refshauge and 7 Board Members who bring a wealth of experience and local knowledge to the management of our LHD:

  • Dr Andrew Refshauge (Chair)
  • Ms Mariette Curcuruto
  • Mr Wincen Cuy
  • Ms Michelle Dickson
  • Dr Lilon Bandler
  • Mr Paul Kemp
  • Ms Sally Pearce
  • Mrs Pamela Tucker
  • Mr Justin Files
  • Mr Jason Masters

The Board and Chief Executive are responsible for:

  • Improving local patient outcomes and responding to issues that arise throughout our Local Health District.
  • Monitoring the performance of our Local Health District against performance measures in the LHD Service Agreement.
  • Delivering services and performance standards within an agreed budget, based on annual strategic and operating plans. This forms the basis of our Local Health District Service Agreement.
  • Ensuring services are provided efficiently and accountably. Production of Annual Reports that are subject to State financial accountability and audit frameworks.
  • Maintaining effective communication with local and State public health stakeholders.

The Corporate Governance Statements can be accessed here

 

Our Vision

Click here for our Strategic Plan

Far West LHD Electorates Map

 

Far West LHD Service Agreement 1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022

CLICK HERE for the FWLHD Service Agreement 1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022 Document
CLICK HERE for the Service Agreement Budget Explanatory Notes

Facility Level Budget FY21 - Broken Hill and Executive

Facility Level Budget FY21 - Far West LHD
Facility Level Budget FY21 - Balranald
Facility Level Budget FY21 - Dareton
Facility Level Budget FY21 - Ivanhoe
Facility Level Budget FY21 - Menindee
Facility Level Budget FY21 - Tibooburra
Facility Level Budget FY21 - Wentworth
Facility Level Budget FY21 - White Cliffs
Facility Level Budget FY21 - Wilcannia

People Matter Employee Survey 2021

The NSW People Matter Employee Survey (PMES) 2021 was open to NSW public sector employees from 23 August to 17 September. The survey is co-ordinated by the NSW Public Service Commission (PSC) and independent research company, Engine Asia Pacific (ENGINE). The PMES provides an opportunity for the PSC to capture employees' perceptions of how well they thought the public sector values are applied across the sector as well as their engagement in their workplace.

The PMES asked employees about their experiences with their work, workgroup, managers, and organisation. For 2021, Far West has an engagement index of 57%. Engaged employees have a sense of personal attachment to their work and organisation; they are motivated and able to give their best to help the organisation succeed.

The results for Far West LHD can be accessed by clicking on the link AGENCY REPORT FOR FAR WEST LHD.

Results for the whole of the public sector have been published on the Public Service Commission website and can be ACCESSED HERE.

2020 Lead Level Report

The 2020 Lead Level Report has been released by the Far West LHD. CLICK HERE for a copy of the report

2019 Lead Level Report

The 2019 Lead Level Report has been released by Far West LHD. CLICK HERE for a copy of the report

FWLHD Board Annual Public Meeting

The Annual Public Meeting for the Far West LHD Board for 2020-21 was held on Monday, 29 November 2021
Click here to view the APM 'Year In Review 2020/21' (titled United as One).

You can watch the APM here at: https://youtu.be/1SbrAdE5Vl4

 

The Annual Public Meeting of the Far West LHD Board for 2019-20 was held on Monday, 21 December 2020
Click here to view the Annual Public Meeting “Year In Review 2019/20”
Click here for the Annual Financial Statements for year ended 30 June 2020

The Annual Public Meeting of the Far West LHD Board for 2018-19 was held on Friday, 13 December 2019.
Click here to view the Annual Public Meeting 'Year In Review 2018-19' report.

The Annual Public Meeting of the Far West LHD Board for 2017-18 was held on Monday, 17 December 2018.
Click here to view the Annual Public Meeting 'Year In Review 2017-18' report.

The Annual Public Meeting of the Far West Local Health District for 2016-17 was held on Monday, 18 December 2017.
Click here to view the Annual Public Meeting Year In Review 2016-17 Report.

The Annual Public Meeting of the Far West Local Health District for 2015-16 was held on Monday, 12 December 2016. Click here to view the Annual Public Meeting Year In Review Report.

 

NSW Health Annual Reports

All NSW Health Annual Reports can be found HERE.

Click here to view the 2012/13 Budget Allocation by Hospital for the Far West Local Health District