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Needs assessments

Needs assessments gather data and engage key sectors to prioritise the health needs of the Northern Territory and inform decisions. We are continually expanding our understanding on the health needs of Territorians through these assessments.

Needs assessments ensure we understand the health and workforce needs of Territorians.

This allows us to:
  • commission the right health services
  • lead and contribute to the reform of health services
  • advocate for the health needs of Territorians with National and Territory governments
  • ensure access to a quality, sustainable health workforce so Territorians receive the right care in the right place at the right time.

Needs assessments can involve identifying:

  • health and healthcare needs
  • quality of a patient’s experience
  • efficiency and effectiveness of services and systems
  • capacity and experience of the health workforce and service providers
  • understanding the factors influencing outcomes and the opportunities for improvement.

2025 Health Workforce Needs Assessment Survey

The annual Health Workforce Needs Assessment (HWNA) is underway with this year focusing on the general practitioner workforce across the NT. If you are a GP or represent a health service that employs GPs, then we would love to hear from you via the survey links below. Please read our information sheet for more details on the HNWA.

All respondents will go into the draw to win one of two $500 R.M Williams vouchers!

Survey closes 19 January 2025

Survey for general practitioners
Survey for employers or health service representatives that employ GPs

Publications

Rural Workforce Agency Needs Assessments

2023 RWA Needs Assessment 
The 2023 report provides an update on the current and emerging needs of the workforce, with a specific focus on the Barkly region. The assessment identifies gaps in the primary care workforce and services and aims to highlight a region with high needs.

2019 RWA Needs Assessment
The 2019 report contributes to the ongoing development and implementation of evidence based activities to address national and specific priorities, relating to workforce needs and gaps in jurisdictions.

Program Needs Assessments

Care Finder Supplementary Needs Assessment
A one-off assessment aimed at providing information on additional NT PHN activities to identify local needs in relation to care finder support.

2024 – 2027 Program Needs Assessment
The Northern Territory Primary Health Network’s needs assessment examines primary healthcare delivery challenges with an emphasis on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, social determinants and service accessibility in remote communities. This report incorporates local and national data for evidence-based healthcare planning.

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