Become a Member of SNHN
About Sydney North Health Network
The Northern Sydney PHN – operated by the Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) – began operations on 1 July 2015. The Sydney North Health Network is one of 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) established by the Australian Government to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services for the community. Our focus is on patients who are at risk of poor health outcomes and we work to improve the coordination of their care so they receive the right care, in the right place at the right time.
Better health outcomes for patients is achieved by working together with a network of health professionals including General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Allied Health Providers, the Northern Sydney Local Health District and other health services. This partnership approach and community focus is reflected in our vision: Achieving together – better health, better care.
Sydney North Health Network aims to simplify the healthcare system by providing better information, education and networking opportunities for Health Professionals, connections across the health system, a better experience for health providers and better health for the community.
The Sydney North Health Network Board consists of 10 Directors who bring a wealth of experience in primary healthcare governance to the organisation. View the current SNHN Board members.
Membership Information
Membership of Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) means being part of a local organisation at the forefront of connecting and coordinating health services for our local community. SNHN works directly with primary healthcare providers, secondary care providers, hospitals and communities to:
- Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes.
- Improve coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
Membership of SNPHN is open to ORGANISATIONS, INDIVIDUALS and ASSOCIATES with a recognised role in primary healthcare in the Northern Sydney Region.
SNHN Ltd is a company limited by guarantee which is governed by a Board of Directors. This means that it does not have shares or shareholders, instead it has members. By becoming a member you will have the opportunity to be involved in our organisation.
Benefits of becoming an ORGANISATION or INDIVIDUAL Member of Sydney North Health Network include:
- Voting rights at Board elections;
- Opportunity to have your say on current and future health programs;
- Access to member only continuing professional education events;
- An invitation to attend the Annual General Meeting;
- 20% off the advertising rates on the SNHN eNewsletter;
- 20% off mail-out rates with SNHN;
- Copy of the Annual Report; and
- eNewsletter monthly subscription.
Benefits of becoming an ASSOCIATE Member of Sydney North Health Network include:
- Opportunity to have your say on current and future programs;
- Access to member only education events;
- An invitation to attend the Annual General Meeting;
- 10% off the advertising rates on the SNHN eNewsletter;
- 10% off mail-out rates with SNHN;
- Copy of the Annual Report; and
- eNewsletter monthly subscription.
Membership Eligibility
Individual Membership is open to any Individual involved in Primary Health Care who lives or works in the Area, who can demonstrate alignment to the objects of the Company and who meets one or more of the following requirements:
- is a General Practitioner;
- is an Allied Health Professional;
- is a practice manager, being the most senior person in an Organisation that provides administrative and management support to Individuals or Organisations that are eligible to be Members;
- is a registered nurse working in general practice or the community; or
- some other eligible Individual as defined by the Board from time to time.
An associate that does not meet the individual or organisation membership criteria is eligible to become a member if they are involved or interested in primary healthcare in the Northern Sydney area and can demonstrate alignment to the strategic objectives of the company.
For example:
- Practice Administrator
- Practice Reception
Note: An Associate Member can attend the AGM but doesn’t possess any voting rights.
Organisational Membership is open to any Organisation which has an engagement within the Area reasonably acceptable to the Board, which can demonstrate alignment to the objects of the Company, and which meets one or more of the following requirements:
- is a peak body;
- is a service provider, being an Organisation that provides Primary Health Care;
- represents the community or consumers in the Area, and has demonstrated leadership and capability in supporting integrative health care in the Area; or
- is some other eligible Organisation as defined by the Board from time to time.
Membership Application Process
- Applicant to complete membership application form in this pack and send via post or submit online on this page.
- Company Secretary to check the nominated member details and confirm the applicant’s agreement to the membership conditions.
- Company Secretary to recommend applicant to the Board.
- Board to approve or reject membership, or request additional documentation from the applicant to demonstrate its application.
- Board does not have to give reasons for rejecting an application.
- Applicant to be advised of outcome by Company Secretary, and, if successful, entered on the Membership Register.
More Information:
For further information, you can contact Sydney North Health Network on (02) 9432 8250 or via email at membership@snhn.org.au.
Subscription Fees
Membership is free.
Membership of SNHN will continue to be offered to all health professionals throughout the Northern Sydney region at no cost.