RDN encourages Eden community to identify local health priorities and needs

Rural Doctors Network (RDN) is encouraging residents of Eden and surrounding areas to share their experiences of local health services through a new community survey.

The Eden Health Services Survey will help identify local priorities and any barriers that people face when accessing health services including general practices, community health services, hospital services, allied health, mental health, and drug and alcohol support services.

The survey is anonymous, open to all residents over the age of 15, and is supported by Bega Valley Shire Council, Coordinaire, Katungul Aboriginal Corporation, NSW Ambulance, RDN and Southern NSW Local Health District. 

The initiative is part of the Collaborative Care Program, a community-centred approach to address primary health care needs in rural NSW developed by RDN, supported by the NSW Ministry of Health, and working in partnership with local community and health stakeholders.

The program expanded this year to include Eden and is one of five locations in NSW chosen to take part in the Collaborative Care Program.

Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park, said “it’s important we hear from the Eden community about their experience of primary healthcare to help us gain a firsthand understanding of local healthcare needs.”

“This is a crucial step in the Collaborative Care process and ensures that the voices of Eden residents are at the forefront of shaping future health initiatives,” Minister Park said.

Bega Valley Shire Mayor, Russell Fitzpatrick, says he welcomes the opportunity to improve local health services and collaboration.

“Every response will help shape improvements that benefit the whole community and ensure health services are better coordinated and more responsive to local needs, now and into the future,” Mayor Fitzpatrick said.

"We thank the NSW Government for its investment in the project and are delighted to have the Rural Doctors Network facilitating the process."

The Eden Health Services Survey will remain open until 28 September 2025.

Learn more and complete the survey here.