Western Alliance brings together health service providers and academic institutions to collaborate on research designed to improve health outcomes for regional and rural/remote populations across the western region of Victoria. We support the development and translation of high-quality, collaborative health services research, education and training. Geographically, Western Alliance is well placed to take a truly regional focus and, given the region’s similarity to national demographic indicators, is poised to deliver improved regional health outcomes of national significance. Our vision: A healthier regional Victoria Our mission: To improve the health and wellbeing of western Victorians through collaborative health care, research, education and training Partners in Western Alliance Ballarat Health Services, Barwon Health, Colac Area Health, Deakin University, East Grampians Health Service, Epworth HealthCare, Federation University Australia, St John of God Health Care, South West Healthcare, Western District Health Service, Western Victoria Primary Health Network and Wimmera Health Care Group