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
664,250
total population
808
general practitioners
over
50,000 km2
spanned distance
Most recent news
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Free suicide prevention training highlighted at Wollongong Lord Mayor recognition event
10 September 2026
This year's Wollongong City Council's Lord Mayor's 2026 Recognition Reception will be held on World Suicide Prevention Day and RUOK Day and will recognise a local recipient for service to suicide prevention advocacy.
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From National Insights to Local Impact
8 September 2026
Earlier this year, members of the Illawarra Shoalhaven and Bega Valley Eurobodalla Suicide Prevention Collaboratives attended the 2026 Suicide Prevention Australia Conference, joining community leaders, people with lived and living experience, researchers and practitioners from across the country to explore emerging evidence, ideas and approaches to suicide prevention.
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Creative workshops support Aboriginal students’ wellbeing at Narooma High School
26 August 2026
Aboriginal students at Narooma High School recently participated in a two‑day music and wellbeing workshop designed to strengthen mental health, cultural identity and connection through creative expression.
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Join local activities for R U OK? Day and World Suicide Prevention month
19 August 2026
COORDINARE is committed to supporting the wellbeing of our communities through suicide prevention awareness and education. Suicide affects us all. Every day, nine Australians die by suicide, and there are things we can all do to help. Thursday, 10 September 2026 is R U OK?
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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.
Follow the links below to see how you can be part of the conversation.
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Community feedback
Make a difference to the way health care is delivered in your community. Share your thoughts via our feedback form, or search for events and consultations you can take part in.
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Health professionals learning
Connect and collaborate with your peers as we strive towards one coordinated health system. Find events, practice managers support, self-paced learning, and research opportunities.
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Service provider support
Discover opportunities to create new partnerships, build capacity or trial innovative service models. Find out more by visiting our e-procurement portal, TenderLink.
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