Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners
Our PHN acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land we walk upon today and respects their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this vast region.
About Us
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. Program areas funded include mental health, Aboriginal health, GP after hours care and Rural Primary Health Services (RPHS)
Our Vision
Healthy People and Healthy Communities
Our Purpose
To deliver innovative, locally relevant solutions that measurably improve the health outcomes of our communities
Our Values
Respect – Innovation – Accountability – Integrity – Cooperation – Recognition
Our Principles
We will deliver better health outcomes that are efficient, effective, equitable and sustainable by:
- having a whole of system focus that puts people and communities first
- being responsive to the diversity of, and differences in, our communities and address health inequalities
- helping people understand and care for their own health, and supporting them as partners in a better health system
- supporting and being guided by GPs and other clinicians as leaders in a better health system
- aiming for the best use of health resources, with locally relevant services that are high quality and cost-effective collaborating with others to enable and coordinate timely and appropriate health care, so that people can stay well in their communities
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.
More Information
Our Structure
Learn more about our board, executive team, clinical councils and community advisory committees
Our Policies
To ensure our PHN operates efficiently and complies with all relevant government regulations we maintain a set of regularly updated policies and procedures.
Our Strategic Plan
Our Strategic plan outlines how we will keep people well in our communities through innovation, performance, collaboration and local engagement.
Join our Team
We are a values-driven organisation, proud of our culture and the benefits working at the Primary Health Network brings.
Our Activities
The Department of Health requires all PHNs to make their Activity Work Plans for programs publicly available.
Reports & Minutes
Download out latest annual reports and board minutes from our meetings over the last few years.