By 2031 the outskirts of Melbourne are expected to increase in population by 63%. The region is currently experiencing significant population growth, which is expected to continue over the next 10 years. In response, Northern Health has taken pre-emptive steps to ensure the continuous supply of new and talented healthcare staff, as well as helping to develop the right workplace culture for a greater employee and patient experience.

With culture slowly forming in the growing organisation (approximately 70% of staff having been at Northern Health less than 4 years), there is opportunity for clinical staff to accelerate their career and improve the overall workplace environment.

Michelle Fenwick, the Executive Director of Northern Health spoke with Anne Dao on the challenges of this urban growth over the past 3 years.

Like Michelle said, workplace culture is imperative to a successful running organisation. That’s why we have 2 stages dedicated to just that! The Healthcare Workforce State, and the Patient Experience stage. Make sure to check them out!