Our Impact: Community Health in Victoria
Good health is the foundation of a good life.
Community health works across Victoria to support people at every stage of life in accessing the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
As health needs grow in our communities, independent registered community health services are vital to Victoria’s health system, serving as a critical safety net for over 736,000 Victorians.
Community Health First is proud to share the achievements, innovations and outcomes of our partners, who help people stay healthy, connected, and active in their communities.
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The role of community health
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736,018 Victorians were supported by community health in the past year.
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More Victorians than ever before are seeking trusted health and wellbeing services close to home, with client numbers 9% higher than last year.
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Community health is increasingly becoming the first point of contact for holistic, wrap-around care. 1 in 4 clients receive two or more services from their local community health organisation.
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Community health is pivotal in maintaining health and wellbeing in our communities across Victoria, with 92% of clients reporting that community health helps them better manage their health and wellbeing.
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We're helping tackle the loneliness epidemic, with 79% of clients saying that community health helps them feel more connected and less alone.
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We're also reducing pressure on our hospitals, with programs proven to reduce hospital presentations for clients.
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Our chronic disease programs are saving on health system costs with an estimated $8 to $13 saved in future health costs for every $1 spent.
Community outcomes
76% of clients say the support they get from community health makes them feel more connected and less alone