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.

HealthPathways: Strengthening collaboration and clinical support

The Illawarra Shoalhaven and Southern NSW HealthPathways teams have worked closely to align strategic priorities and streamline processes. This collaborative approach has enhanced regional consistency and improved the delivery of coordinated, efficient, and patient-centred care across South Eastern NSW.

Key achievements throughout the year included:

Developed women’s health and menopause pathways, supported by stakeholder engagement and a multidisciplinary education event.

Strengthened GP referrals and internal collaboration in Southern NSW to improve communication with local GPs.

Partnered with aged care homes to promote outbreak management, immunisation, and relevant clinical pathways.

Prepared clinical and referral pathways for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.

Finalised dementia and aged care pathways, with ongoing updates to support evolving care needs.

Gathered GP feedback in the Illawarra Shoalhaven to improve dementia pathways and system navigation.

These efforts ensure health professionals have access to up-to-date, localised resources to support patient-centred care.

As a GP I have always found access to local resources provided in HealthPathways invaluable to providing optimal patient care. I would like to continue to access this website to assist in my daily medical practice.

General Practitioner

I use it constantly in clinical practice. It is a brilliant resource.

General Practitioner

I have been using HealthPathways to help me help my patients navigate the health system for years and don't wish to stop now. Also to help me make sure I have ordered all the tests I should.

General Practitioner

Dementia resource development

In partnership with key stakeholders, COORDINARE launched a dedicated dementia support website offering region-specific information for individuals living with dementia, their carers, and health professionals.

The site includes dementia-specific clinical pathways for Illawarra Shoalhaven and Southern NSW, and a one-page guide to enhance care delivery. Printable resources were also developed to share with patients and caregivers, as well as tailored versions for Aboriginal communities.

Ongoing collaboration with Dementia Australia, Dementia Training Australia, the University of Wollongong, and LHDs continues through roadshows, forums, and engagement activities – strengthening support for people living with dementia across South Eastern NSW.

Visit our website to learn more