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The value of local area planning
Sandy Austin1, Rob Kennedy, Paul Napper
1Barwon Primary Care Forum, Barwon Health, Geelong, VIC. sandy.austin@barwonpcp.org.au
Summary
The Barwon Primary Care Forum (BPCF) model streamlines local social planning, reducing duplicative community consultations. This case study details the BPCF model and its value to member agencies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Community Planning
Background:
- Historically, local social planning involved numerous, often duplicative, community consultations and needs assessments.
- These traditional approaches could be burdensome for community members and inefficient for agencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the Barwon Primary Care Forum (BPCF) model for local area planning.
- To evaluate the value and benefits of the BPCF model for its member agencies.
Main Methods:
- Detailed description of the development and implementation process of the BPCF model.
- Qualitative assessment of the model's impact on member agencies and local planning efforts.
Main Results:
- The BPCF model provides a structured and efficient approach to local area social planning.
- Member agencies reported significant value derived from the collaborative planning facilitated by the BPCF.
Conclusions:
- The BPCF model offers an effective solution to the challenges of duplicative and burdensome social planning processes.
- Implementing collaborative local area planning models like the BPCF can enhance agency effectiveness and community engagement.