Southern NSW Local Health District

Southern NSW LHD looks after the health and wellbeing of communities across south-east NSW, covering the South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Great Dividing Range, and Snowy Mountains.

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Our services

We provide a wide range of hospital-based, community health, and virtual care services for people of all ages.

Our aim is to be a recognised leader in rural healthcare and improve the wellbeing of the community we serve.
 

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LGBTIQ+ safe and inclusive services

Every person in our community should have easy access to health care that is welcoming, respectful, and safe — care that meets their unique needs and improves their physical and mental wellbeing. At Southern NSW Local Health District we are committed to providing an inclusive service, and work environment where individuals feel accepted, safe, affirmed and celebrated.

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Our hospitals and facilities

Find out about our hospitals, multipurpose services, community health centres and in patient facilities.

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Work with us

Whether your expertise is in medicine, nursing and midwifery, allied health or business administration, we have roles for you. Find out more.

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About us

Learn about the leadership, structure, and performance of our organisation, including our vision, values and priorities, and access our latest reports.

Patients, carers and visitors

Find resources and services that can make your experience easier, whether you're accessing our services and facilities as a patient or providing support to a loved one.
 

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Community engagement

We collaborate with our diverse communities to continually enhance our services, ensuring they align with community requirements. Explore ways to participate and contribute.
 

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Latest news

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19 November 2024

Small acts of kindness make a big difference at Southern

A smile, a thank you – it’s the small acts of kindness that make the difference to the experiences of our staff, patients, families, and carers across NSW Health.
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18 November 2024

Goulburn's chapel courtyard gets a makeover

The chapel garden courtyard area of Goulburn Base Hospital has had a makeover thanks to volunteers from We Help Ourselves (WHOS) Mandala House .
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6 November 2024

Preschool partnership helping children off to the best start

A partnership between Southern’s Brighter Beginnings program and the Queanbeyan & District Preschool Association (QDPA) is increasing the number of children accessing free health and development checks provided to 4-year-old children to identify any support they may need early – before they start school.
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31 October 2024

Queanbeyan lights up for Diwali celebrations

Queanbeyan Hospital hosted an inaugural Diwali celebration in October with a beautiful lunch gathering on the Level 1 Balcony. The homemade food from staff was plentiful and delicious, and it was enjoyed by the many staff from across the Hospital who took the time to come in between shifts to celebrate and join the festivities.
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28 October 2024

Meet Jen Austin, McGrath Breast Care Nurse

Jen Austin, a McGrath Breast Care Nurse, talked with patients, staff, students and visitors at Queanbeyan Hospital during October about the services the program offers to patients, to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Acknowledgment of Country

In the true spirit of Reconciliation and through embracing the values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment, Southern NSW Local Health District acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians of the land; the Gundungurra, Ngambri, Ngarigo, Ngunnawal and Yuin peoples.

Southern NSW Local Health District would also like to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, community members and staff for their ongoing contribution to society and their commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Artist: Alison Simpson.

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