For us, research is an evolving and collaborative effort frequently involving system partners from both state and federal governments, academic, health care, social and community organisations with a focus on the Western Sydney community.
Western Sydney Primary Health Network, WentWest, is committed to achieving our vision of healthier communities, empowered individuals, a sustainable primary health care workforce and system. Research is a key enabler in delivering our vision, using evidence to inform decisions, and ensuring our strategies are impactful and sustainable.
WentWest works in partnership with researchers and universities to solve the challenges facing the community and to improve health outcomes for the people of Western Sydney.
Our Research Mission
The research work we do is critical in supporting us in delivering on our mission of:
Working in partnership to lead better system integration and coordination, strengthening equity and empowerment for Western Sydney communities and the people who care for them.
We’ve developed this research section of our website to:
- Outline the central role of research and evaluation in everything we do with examples of work underway or completed in Western Sydney.
- Assist current and potential research and evaluation partners to understand our areas of focus and help them engage with us efficiently.
- Provide a vehicle for health and social care providers and consumers with lived experience to identify possible research areas of interest that they may wish to participate in.
Our Research Focus
The focus of research and evaluation activities is closely aligned to the priorities set out in our Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan and research priorities are informed by ongoing health needs assessments which are developed by working closely with health service providers and consumers to identify the priority health needs for Western Sydney.
Our four focus areas of strategic research priority are:
- Breaking cycles of disadvantage
- Health span extension
- Next-generation primary care
- Health in a changing climate
Details of the research strategy and priorities aligned to the Quadruple Aim are covered by our Strategic Research Framework
Find out more about research in Western Sydney and how you can get involved below.
