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Department of Human Services, State Government of Victoria, Australia
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Service Development

Manager: Nicola Reinders
Enquiries: Tel (61 3) 9096 1318

Service Development is responsible for policy and program development, service and strategic planning and planning of capital developments for rural and regional health services.

Service Development consists of:

Service Development: Programs

The programs team is responsible for the development of policy directions for the rural health service system and works with program areas to support development of a range of clinical services to benefit rural residents. The team also administers the Rural Patient Initiative and Rural Maternity Initiative, which are programs to provide non recurrent funding for innovative projects.

Staff Contact List
Manager Maureen Robinson (61 3) 9096 2007
Project Officer Joan O’Neill (61 3) 9096 1425
Project Officer George John (61 3) 9096 2020

Service Development: Planning

The planning team works with rural health services and regional offices to facilitate development of strategic plans for future service delivery, in accordance with policy directions. The team takes a lead role with implementation of policy directions across all program areas, where these pertain to rural services.

Staff Contact List
Manager John Sammons (61 3) 9096 2008
Project Officer Rosa Rocca (61 3) 9096 2017

Data Analyst

Paula Morrissey

(61 3) 9096 2149

Service Development: Capital Planning

The capital planning team works with health services, Capital Management Branch, regional offices and Metropolitan Health and Aged Care Services (MHACS) to plan and facilitate capital developments, facility enhancements and major equipment purchases for all rural health agencies including acute, sub-acute, aged care, community health, dental and alcohol & drug services.

 
Staff Contact List

Manager

Brian Billington (61 3) 9096 1419

Project Officer

Marion Robinson

(61 3) 9096 1424

Project Officer

Graeme Sheers

(61 3) 9096 1421
Project Officer David Kaye (61 3) 9096 1418