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.
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Welcoming New Members to our Clinical Council and Community Advisory Committees
19 September 2024
We are excited to announce the newest members of our Clinical Councils and Community Advisory Committees. These individuals bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, and we look forward to working with them to foster healthier communities across the Illawarra Shoalhaven and Southern NSW regions.
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Celebrating Women's Health Week
2 September 2024
Women’s Health Week is an annual event dedicated to the health and well-being of women across Australia. This year, the focus is on raising awareness about the cervical screening self-collection option now available to eligible participants.
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More support for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
21 August 2024
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in South Eastern NSW will now be
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supported to better manage their illness in the community with the creation of new program,
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headspace Kiama opens its doors
19 August 2024
headspace Kiama located in Manning Street has opened its doors, giving young people aged 12 to 25 access to youth friendly, free and confidential mental health and wellbeing services in their local area.
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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.
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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.
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