As our world changes, so too do our challenges. The health and wellbeing of our communities is impacted by a rapidly expanding environment, new technologies, 
economic shifts and changes in health requirements. Our patients’ health needs are becoming more complex. At the same time people have increased expectations around timely access to high-quality care where, and how it best suits their needs.
The onset of COVID-19 in 2020 demonstrated the volatility of the health setting and the need for healthcare services to anticipate and respond to disruption. We believe that our future requires an investment in our capability to encourage new innovations, inspire new ways of working and inform and build on our new models of care.
Our current environment also provides new opportunities. Advances in medical and digital technology and access to accurate and timely data are transforming healthcare. Many people now use technology to receive, communicate and support their care. We have strengthened our relationships with our partners and each other to deliver care for those who need it most. We also continue to grow our network of hospitals, providing a broader system of facilities and services. This will enable access and let us focus on where and how care is delivered.
Find out more about Western Health’s Strategic Direction