All of these interactions with service providers, both non-Government and Government, working together, have made a real impact on the community. Medicare Locals have an opportunity to address the social determinants of health, which is why our staff requested the sixth KPI. It is a reminder to us that our planning and programs are strengthened by a bigger picture point of view.  To succeed, we need to join our resources with those of our partners to make a lasting and tangible difference. I encourage all of you, if you have not seen it, to watch this You Tube clip produced by Micah Projects about this very issue. It is a very powerful and moving statement about how making these issues everybody's business can lead to positive change.  Tam Shepherd is CEO of the Greater Metro South Brisbane Medicare Local About this blog The Croakey blog is a forum for debate and discussion about health issues and policy. It is moderated by Melissa Sweet, a freelance journalist with a personal and professional bent towards public health perspectives. Regular contributors include members of the Crikey Health and Medical Panel.