Ninety Mile Consulting (NMC) is proud to be partnering with Mansfield District Hospital (MDH) to develop a forward-thinking Strategic Plan that reflects the evolving healthcare needs of the Mansfield community.

Why This Plan Matters

MDH plays a critical role in delivering healthcare to Mansfield and its surrounding areas. This strategic planning initiative is designed to:

✔ Address the region’s growing and aging population.

✔ Respond to the seasonal influx of visitors, which places additional demand on healthcare services.

✔ Optimise resources and infrastructure to enhance service delivery and long-term sustainability.

✔ Strengthen risk management and strategic planning to adapt to the changing Victorian healthcare landscape.

Our Strategic Planning Approach

NMC is applying a data-driven and engagement-led methodology to ensure the plan is both evidence-based and community-focused. This approach includes:

📊 Review & Maturity Assessment

• Conducting a Maturity Assessment across 12 key operational pillars and over 100 healthcare excellence points.
• Evaluating workforce, governance, technology, and service delivery models to assess MDH’s current performance.
• Analysing internal and external data to align the strategy with regional health trends and funding models.
• Demographic modelling to predict future service demand, and understand demand segments.

🔍 Co-Designing the Future Strategy

• Facilitating workshops with MDH staff, board members, and community stakeholders to shape a responsive and sustainable plan that is not just for community and the organisation, but also co-designed by them.
• Running community engagement initiatives to ensure local voices are integrated into healthcare planning.

📈 Delivering a Roadmap for Success

• Defining clear strategic goals and actionable initiatives that will guide MDH’s future.
• Establishing key performance metrics to track progress and ensure the plan delivers tangible outcomes.

Key Areas of Focus

🏥 Enhancing Healthcare Access & Services
MDH aims to refine its service delivery models to better meet the evolving needs of the local community.

🌱 Sustainable Growth & Infrastructure Optimisation
The strategic plan will explore opportunities to maximise underutilised resources and infrastructure, ensuring the hospital remains resilient and efficient.

🤝 Community & Stakeholder Engagement
A collaborative, co-design approach will ensure that the strategic plan is inclusive, actionable, and aligned with the needs of patients, families, and healthcare providers.

⚠ Risk Management & Future Planning
With upcoming changes in Victorian healthcare policy, MDH must stay ahead by:

• Scenario planning for potential policy and funding shifts.
• Strengthening workforce resilience to address skill shortages.
• Enhancing financial and operational risk strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

This initiative marks a significant step forward in shaping the future of healthcare in Mansfield. NMC is excited to support MDH in delivering high-quality, community-driven healthcare solutions.