Hospital Map (15kb, pdf) Community Liaison Department
The Community Liaison Department performs various highly important functions, which connect Western District Health Service with the people of our community. The Department has developed strong links with service clubs, community organisations and volunteer groups, and has formed key partnerships with the corporate sector.
The Department is staffed by two Community Liaison personnel and a Volunteer Coordinator, who report to the chief Executive Officer. Its main functions are:
- Fundraising
- Community Relations
- Media Management and Publications
- Coordination of Volunteers
Community Liaison is the first point of contact for members of the community wishing to receive WDHS publications, visit our facilities, make a donation to the Health Service or become involved in volunteering within the organisation. We are also the first point of contact for media outlets requiring information about our services, or events or achievements happening within the health service.
Community Liaison’s role is varied and includes:
Fundraising
- organising fundraising functions,
- submissions to trusts and foundations
- management of Health Service appeals
Community Relations
- conducting tours of our facilities
- looking after our auxiliaries
- coordinating the many volunteers who work within the organization
Media Management
- promotion of WDHS throughout the region through all forms of media
Publications
- compiling health service brochures,
- the twice-yearly community newsletter and our annual report
- WDHS website news and events
Community Liaison annual events include:
- Hospital Sunday door knock appeal
- Murray to Moyne cycle relay
- Volunteer Christmas Party
- WDHS Race Day
- Health Service’s participation in Sheepvention