Primary Health Networks

The Australian Government established 31 Primary Health Network across Australia in 2015. They aim to:

improve medical services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes
make sure government money is directed to where it's needed and is spent on health programs that will be most effective
improve the links between local health services and hospitals, so that patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time

PHNs are independent organisations funded by the Australian Government. Each PHN is overseen by a board of medical professionals. It is advised by a clinical council and a community advisory committee made up of interested health consumers, patients and carers. These people have experience and insights into the health system from a patient perspective.

2020

The 29 PHNs measured in this years BGDI (WA has merged administration of its three PHNs) had 45.6% of their board roles occupied by women - a 6.4% increase on 2016.

Alphabetic by entity
By percentage of female directors

​Primary Health Networks

2020

2018

​2016

2015 (known as Medicare Locals)

Primary Health Networks

2016