Our role and region
COORDINARE is the South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network (PHN). Our role is to improve the health and wellbeing of our community which is one of the largest rural and regional populations in NSW.
Our region stretches from Helensburgh in the north to the Victorian border in the south and inland to Cooma/Monaro, Queanbeyan, Yass and Goulburn.
12
local government areas and territories
over
641,960
total population
790
general practitioners
over
50,000 km2
spanned distance
MyMedicare tools and resources
MyMedicare is a new voluntary patient registration model. It aims to strengthen the relationship between patients, their general practice, general practitioner and primary care teams. View the latest guidance, up-to-date information and useful resources on our website.
Most recent news
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Important developments to national cancer screening programs
14 June 2024
There are several important developments to the national cancer screening programs including:
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A national campaign promoting HPV self-collection has commenced. Initially it targets health providers, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse patients, then patients with a disability later this year. -
Community members invited to join local Aboriginal healing workshops in Yass
11 June 2024
A healing program developed from an Indigenous perspective will be delivered free of charge for local community members in Yass on 24 June.
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New training in cultural competency for general practice
4 June 2024
Lights, camera, action!
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Wallaga Lake’s Umburra Cultural Centre became a film set when COORDINARE - South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network brought a film crew to interview local Aboriginal community members. -
Shellharbour Medicare Mental Health Centre officially opens
31 May 2024
Adults experiencing moderate to severe psychological distress, suicidal thoughts or mental health crisis can now access a range of support services at the new Shellharbour Medicare Mental Health Centre. The centre was officially opened by The Hon.
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What's on your mind today? Get it out in the open.
To improve mental health services in South Eastern NSW, COORDINARE has commissioned seven new mental health services – two Head to Health services in Shellharbour and Moruya as well as five Mental Health Hubs in Bega, Goulburn, Queanbeyan, Shoalhaven and Wollongong. The services are free and no appointment or referral is needed.
Get involved
We value the insights and expertise that community members, health professionals and service providers bring to improving the health and wellbeing of our community. This feedback is key to our success in funding the right health services to address local needs.
We've made a commitment to ask what works, and also what needs to change. Follow the links below to see how you can be part of the conversation.
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Friends of COORDINARE
Make a difference to the way health care is delivered in your community. Share your thoughts through paid and/or voluntary opportunities.
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Health Professionals Hub
Connect and collaborate with your health professional peers as we strive towards one coordinated health system.
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Service provider support
Find out about opportunities to create new partnerships, build capacity or trial innovative service models.