News & Media Releases
Sydney North Health Network 2026 board director election and AGM
Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) has officially opened its 2026 board election, announcing its five candidates on Monday 19 October 2026 for the two vacant positions.
Northern Beaches Hospital has introduced eReferrals
From 19 August 2026, Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) has commenced eReferrals via HealthLink for selected outpatient services. Referrals to these services will no longer be accepted by paper, fax or email and must be submitted electronically through HealthLink.
Users of My Health Record system must update security and access policy by 1 Oct 2026
Healthcare provider organisations participating in My Health Record must operate in accordance with relevant legislation, including establishing and maintaining a security and access policy.
Thinking outside the box: Group program offers diabetes and nutrition education
Gauri Donald, an Accredited Practising Dietitian, and Amy Zheng, an Accredited Diabetes Educator, have been thinking outside the box when it comes to Type 2 Diabetes.
Virtual care: what works in practice
A new study in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, delivered with the University of Sydney and enabled by Sydney North Health Network, offers practical insights into how virtual care can be implemented in general practice and aged care.
Closure of Geriatrician Outreach to GP service from 30 June 2026
From 30 June 2026, the Geriatrician Outreach to GP service will close and cannot accept new referrals.
Update to changes to Medicare Assignment of Benefits 1 July 2026
On 18 June 2026, the Federal Government has announced amendments to the planned changes to the new assignment of benefit process, effective 1 July 2026.
All In: Honouring 50 Years of Deadly in the Spirit of Reconciliation
On Thursday 11th June, SNHN gathered with community partners to celebrate All In: Honouring 50 Years of Deadly in the Spirit of Reconciliation – an event marking Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC for 2026.
1800MEDICARE – supporting patients to access the right care, 24/7
1800MEDICARE is a free, national 24/7 health advice service that supports consumers to access the right care when and where they need it.
Changes to the adult pneumococcal vaccination schedule under the National Immunisation Program from 1 July 2026
From 1 July 2026 there will be changes to the adult pneumococcal vaccination schedule under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
Are your patients at risk of hepatitis B?
A pack of resources and tools is available to support healthcare providers who may engage people with, or at risk of, hepatitis B.