Whyalla Hospital and Health Services Health Advisory Council

We are community members elected to; ADVISE on health service needs, priorities and issues that affect our community (YOU). ASSIST in the communication of information and consultation between the Minister and our Community (YOU). ADVOCATE on behalf of the community (YOU) with Country Health SA Local Health Network (CHSALHN) to support the planning and provision of services as an integrated state-wide health system for the benefit of the community.

We could be described as the inter-FACE linking community with Government and its role to, facilitate discussion in the community about health issues, priorities and needs. Advise and advocate on behalf of the community. Communicate and consult with the community and CHSALHN on behalf of the community.Engage with the community and evaluate progress. We meet regularly on the last Thursday bi- monthly to discuss current and ongoing health related issues affecting the community. We are currently in the phase of rolling out various strategies to engage YOU about health services that are important to you.
We are looking forward to working with you to provide our community and beyond with a sustainable, quality health service for all.
On an ongoing basis, we encourage you to contact us if you (or a focus group you represent) would like to discuss health issues, priorities or needs.