We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands across which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ continuing connection – both physical and spiritual – to land, sea and sky.
Supporting our primary care workforce
Through education, support and workforce development initiatives, we help strengthen primary care services and build a more resilient health system.
Key highlights:
1608
GPs, health professionals, and practice staff attended 133 events.
48
practice nurses supported through APNA’s Essentials of Primary Care Nursing education event.
115
+GPs, registrars and medical students connected at 15 Connect & Reflect GP Networking Roadshows in Shoalhaven and Southern NSW.
60
BetterBilling MBS Education Subscription Grants allocated to strengthen Medicare billing capability and practice sustainability.
32
nurses completed the Diabetes in Practice for Nurses program, strengthening confidence and capability in diabetes care.
40
primary care staff participated in 4 wellbeing webinars focused on resilience, mindfulness and burnout prevention.
26
allied health practices and 55 general practices took part in our Digital Health Check-Up, informing regional digital capability.
7
local practice nurses completed specialist gerontological nursing training, strengthening care for older people across the region.
277
patients across 9 general practices participated in Healthy Hearts Healthy Minds, resulting in 383 multidisciplinary provider referrals.
12
general practices trialled the mental health Referrer Advice Line and e-referrals via Medicare Mental Health Intake Service.
800
+local GPs recognised on World Family Doctor Day for their vital role in delivering compassionate care across South Eastern NSW.
In 2025/26 we:
Impact in action
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Celebrating excellence in pharmacy care
Bente Hart, a member of COORDINARE’s Southern NSW Clinical Council, was named NSW Pharmacist of the Year at the 2026 Pharmaceutical Society of Australia NSW Pharmacist Awards.
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Supporting nurses to grow skills and strengthen patient care
We supported two APNA Festival of Nursing scholarships, enabling local practice nurses to attend the national conference and access professional development, practical learning and peer connection opportunities.
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Strengthening care for older people through specialist nursing skills
Seven local practice nurses completed specialist gerontological nursing training through a COORDINARE-funded program, building the skills and confidence to better support older people living with complex and chronic health conditions.
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