Data and evidence

We use data and evidence to inform our planning and decision making

Desktop with computer and papers showing data and graphs

National data and locally gathered evidence on the health of our population, continues to be the bedrock on which our work is based.

We regularly gather, sift and analyse data on prevalent and emerging health needs to inform our planning for additional or improved services and future workforce requirements.

The use of data and evidence informs strategic and real-time investment decisions and the evaluation of programs and services. It also provides the knowledge we use to generate health service innovations and system reform across our region.

Every three years, Murray PHN conducts a major Health Needs Assessment with expert analysis, supported by community consultation. To see our most recent Health Needs Assessment, visit the key documents page of our website.

In addition, commissioned service providers regularly report data back to Murray PHN, which helps both us and them to monitor, track and discuss performance, such as the levels of service access and demand. General practice data helps identify quality improvement activities and enables comparisons to national averages on quality improvement measures.

PHN Exchange is a data platform that gathers information from multiple sources and presents an integrated view for health planners, health providers and PHN staff to access.

Last Update: May 21st, 2024

Murray PHN acknowledges its catchment crosses over many unceded First Nations Countries, following the Dhelkunya Yaluk (Healing River).

We pay our respects and give thanks to the Ancestors, Elders and Young people for their nurturing, protection and caregiving of these sacred lands and waterways, acknowledging their continuing cultural, spiritual and educational practices.

We are grateful for the sharing of Country and the renewal that Country gives us. We acknowledge and express our sorrow that this sharing has come at a personal, spiritual and cultural cost to the wellbeing of First Nations peoples. We commit to addressing the injustices of colonisation across our catchment, and to listening to the wisdom of First Nations communities who hold the knowledge to enable healing. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.