Healthy North Coast is a not-for-profit organisation pursuing the vision of ‘Healthy people in North Coast communities’. Our organisation was established in 2012.

As one of Australia’s 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) funded by the Australian Government, we work to streamline health services – particularly for those at risk of poor health outcomes – and to better coordinate care so people receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

PHNs’ primary objectives are to keep people well, particularly people with chronic health conditions and mental illness, and reduce pressure on the hospital system. To accomplish this, we deliver national programs using a ‘place-based’ approach – tailoring initiatives to meet our local population’s health needs.

In line with the quadruple aim of successful health reform, as a PHN we deliver 3 core functions:

• Coordinate and integrate local health care services in partnership with Local Hospital Districts, NSW Health and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations to improve the quality of care, people’s and clinicians experience of care and efficient use of resources.
• Commission primary health care and mental health services to address population health needs and gaps in service delivery, to improve access and equity.
• Capacity-build, collaborate and provide support to general practice, primary health care and mental health providers to support quality care delivery.

To achieve our vision, we focus on these areas of impact: Excellence; Equity, Sustainability and People. Our 2023-2030 Strategic plan focuses on initiatives and outcomes to deliver against these areas of impact.