
Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners
Our PHN acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land we walk upon today and respects the continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this vast region.
The Primary Health Network (PHN) is a not for profit organisation funded by the Commonwealth government to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the primary health care system.
Following changes introduced by the Commonwealth government in 2014 the PHN replaced the Central Coast, Hunter and New England Medicare Locals.
The PHN is not a direct provider of services, instead it manages a range of service agreements with organisations to deliver primary health care programs in areas of identified need.
Healthy People and Healthy Communities
To deliver innovative, locally relevant solutions that measurably improve the health outcomes of our communities
Respect – Innovation – Accountability – Integrity – Cooperation – Recognition
We will deliver better health outcomes that are efficient, effective, equitable and sustainable by:
Our Primary Health Network works with health care providers across the Hunter, New England and Central Coast to deliver a range of primary health care services that meet identified needs and close service gaps for people living in our region.
We analyse and integrate information and data to support health planning and health service delivery in our region.
Our Primary Health Network region is vast in geographical terms and diverse in terms of its communities. Covering 130, 000 square kilometres, it stretches from the QLD border in the north to Gosford in the south, and west past Narrabri and Gunnedah, and incorporates 23 Local Government Areas.
The region has a population of 1.2 million people who live in small rural and remote rural villages, in regional towns and in densely populated urban centres.
Our PHN acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land we walk upon today and respects the continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this vast region.
Hunter New England and Central Coast PHN (the PHN) understands the importance of effective communication to build trust and credibility with our stakeholders.
We are a values-driven organisation, proud of our culture and the benefits working at the Primary Health Network brings.
Learn more about our board, executive team, clinical councils and community advisory committees
By joining forces, we can drive meaningful change, increase access to primary health care services, and improve the wellbeing of communities across our region.