The hunt is on for enthusiastic people in the community to join the Local Health Advisory Committee (LHAC) in the Hilltops region.
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The annual LHAC recruitment drive is heating up with applications closing at the end of January 2020. Members are being sought for committees in Young, Boorowa and Harden-Murrumburrah.
"We are looking for people from all walks of life and we invite anyone with the time and passion to make a difference in their community to express their interest," MLHD's Setchen Brimson said.
"Every town across the District has their own health challenges, so each LHAC comes up with their own unique ways to prioritise and tackle health issues in their communities," Mrs Brimson said.
In addition to improving access and awareness around health services, the LHACs provide feedback into and are involved in service planning together with the Health Service and the Primary Health Network.
"The key to being a good advocate is the ability to have your finger on the pulse of your local community and the ability to represent these community needs and concerns when you're at the discussion table," Mrs Brimson said.
To become a member of your local LHAC, you will need to complete an application form and have the required screening for your interested activity or group.
More information can be found on the MLHD website: https://www.mlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/get-involved/local-health-advisory-committee-(lhac) Applications can be completed online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JOIN_LHAC
