Our Region
Supporting communities across the North Coast
Healthy North Coast’s region is a large geographical area 32,767 square kilometres in the north-east of NSW (‘the North Coast’). This extends from Dunbogan in the south to Tweed Heads in the north and the Great Dividing Range to the west. The Traditional Custodians of the lands are the Birpai, Bundjalung, Dunghutti, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl Nations. The region encompasses mountainous and rural areas through to large and small towns.
The region includes diverse populations, socio-economic disparities, high health needs for ageing, mental health, Aboriginal health and population health services. The region includes 12 local government areas (LGAs), 2 local health districts (LHDs), 174 general practices, 80 Residential Aged Care Facilities and 6 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.
Local Health Districts (LHDs)
Our region covers the catchments of 2 NSW Health Local Health Districts (LHDS). The LHDs manage public hospitals and health facilities, and are key partners with us in health service integration.
Northern NSW Local Health District
The Northern NSW LHD spans from Tweed Heads in the north to Tabulam and Urbenville in the west, reaching Nymboida and Grafton in the south. The Northern NSW LHD provides a range of public health care services through 8 hospitals and 4 multi-purpose services, 20 community health centres and other facilities.
Mid North Coast Local Health District
The Mid North Coast LHD extends from Port Macquarie in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north, spanning an area of 11,335 square kilometres. Mid North Coast LHD provides a range of public health care through 2 base hospitals, 4 district hospitals, a multi-purpose service and 12 community health centres.
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs)
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) provide a range of culturally appropriate and comprehensive primary health and wellbeing services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Each of the 6 ACCHOs in the North Coast region offers different services according to local needs.
