We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands across which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ continuing connection – both physical and spiritual – to land, sea and sky.
Engaging with consumers
We work closely with consumers and communities to understand local health needs and actively involve them in planning, designing, delivering, and evaluating services. Our goal is to foster more equitable and improved health outcomes across the region.
Key highlights
3000
young people engaged, and 31 youth events held as part of Southern NSW LHDs campaign to reduce of vaping and smoking.
250
people attended nine community group presentations on advance care planning, palliative care, and carer support.
90
+community members attended ‘10 Things to Know Before You Go’ workshops in Goulburn, Eden, Bermagui, Sanctuary Point, and Albion Park.
60
+community members attended our ‘Dying to Know Day’ event about end-of-life planning and available support services.
13000
+wallet cards and resources distributed to help community members know ‘Where to go for support’ in the Illawarra Shoalhaven and Bega Valley Eurobodalla regions.
In 2024/25 we:
Promoting Advance Care Planning across South Eastern NSW
During National Advance Care Planning Week (17–23 March), COORDINARE highlighted the importance of preparing for future health care decisions through meaningful conversations and documented preferences.
Bega Valley resident Annie Dullow shared her personal experience, explaining how her mother’s Advance Care Directive (ACD) ensured she received care aligned with her values in her aged care home, rather than being rushed to hospital.
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Empowering youth through art and health education
A vibrant mural at Eden Marine High School marks the culmination of a youth-focused initiative aimed at reducing vaping and smoking among young people in Southern NSW.
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Young people meet Healthy Harold
Through a partnership between COORDINARE and Life Ed NSW, the beloved Healthy Harold preventive health education program expanded its reach – bringing evidence-based health education to more children across the region.
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Empowering patients to breathe easier
The LinkMyCare – COPD program was rolled out across South Eastern NSW, with the first group of practices enrolling patients. It's already making a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
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