Our Strategy
SNHN Strategic Priorities 2024 - 2029
To inform our future strategic direction, we carried out a population needs assessment for Northern Sydney to form a baseline understanding of areas of health inequity. Overall, more than 100 individuals attended these community engagement consultations, including commissioned providers.
Over 50 separate consultations were held with other key stakeholders in Northern Sydney, including the Local Health District, Government Agencies, local councils, State and Federal Members of Parliament.
This feedback identified 5 key themes:
- The need for a more holistic, place-based approach to care.
- The opportunity that new digital technologies might provide to improve care.
- The importance of healthcare provider wellbeing.
- The opportunity presented by increased community connections and social prescribing provision.
- The need to focus on prevention and early intervention.
This is what our Strategic Plan 2024-2029 focuses on.
Achieving this goal will require significant collaboration. We will work with the Northern Sydney Local Health District, state and federal government agencies, local councils, our healthcare provider workforce, other stakeholders, and most importantly, our community.
Allied Health Engagement Strategy
Our Allied Health Engagement Strategy recognises the importance of Allied Health Professionals in primary health care.
Our strategy details:
- Commitment to including AHPs in decision-making processes.
- Building relationships with local allied health professionals.
- Support Allied Health Professionals with digital connectivity.
- Facilitate collaboration between Allied Health Professionals, general practice, and the local health system.
Climate and Health Strategy
Climate Change: It’s About Our Health Too
Climate change isn’t just about melting ice caps or rising seas — it’s about us. The way our climate is changing is already affecting our health and wellbeing, and the impacts are getting stronger.
Australians are facing more extreme heatwaves, bushfires, floods, and storms. These events don’t just damage property — they put lives at risk and can lead to serious physical and mental health challenges.
The World Health Organisation calls climate change “the greatest threat to global health in the 21st century.” That’s a big statement—and it means we need to act.
The health sector has a critical role to play. From hospitals to community health services, we must prepare for climate-related health risks, reduce emissions, and advocate for policies that protect people’s wellbeing. Every action counts — because safeguarding health today means securing a healthier future for generations to come.
Digital Health Strategy
Digital health technologies contribute to the health and well-being of our community.
Our Digital Health Strategy focuses on how we will promote the use of digital health technologies to:
- improve the health of the population.
- improve individuals experience of care.
- improve provider experience.
- deliver efficient and sustainable care.
Stakeholder Value Proposition
In 2025, SNHN conducted a value proposition survey and face-to-face workshops to better understand the needs of Primary Care stakeholders. The feedback has been compiled into a final report. Thank you to everyone who contributed, helping us tailor our support to better meet your needs.
Read the report here.