With
the amalgamation of Area Health Services in NSW, the Minister for Health
announced the establishment of Area Health Advisory Councils (AHACs), under the
Health Services Act 1997. This was done to facilitate the involvement of
providers, consumers of health services and other members of the local
community, in the development of the Area Health Service’s policies, plans and
future initiatives.
As the Chair of the Council, I aim to ensure that both the community and clinicians are actively involved providing advice to the Area Health Service. To assist with this goal, the AHAC has developed a work plan of activities for the next two years. As a Council we look forward to engaging with the residents of Sydney South West Area to ensure that the Area Health Service continues to provide the best quality health care.
I encourage visitors to browse the documents below and learn more about the role of the AHAC. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any comments or feedback that you have for the Council.
Professor Jeremy Wilson
Chair
AHAC Charter
View a copy of the Charter for the Sydney South West AHAC.
AHAC Work Plan
An overview of the work priorities for the AHAC over the next two years.
2009 Annual Report
The statutory annual report of the Sydney South West AHAC.
Area Health Advisory
Councils Fact Sheet
Fact sheet from NSW Health on role and functions of AHACs.
A Clear Voice for Clinicians
and the Community
The report of the Clinical and Community Advisory Group – October 2004.
SSWAHS
Community Participation Framework
Information on community participation networks.