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From the Chair and CEO
As we celebrate our 10 year anniversary as a PHN, we’ve taken time to reflect on the remarkable growth and impact of our organisation over the past decade. We invite you to celebrate this milestone with us by watching our short (2 minute) video, celebrating our journey and achievements.
Firstly, we extend gratitude to everyone who has contributed to making primary health care more accessible and effective for Canberrans. Our dedicated primary health care professionals are the backbone of the health system, and we are proud to continue supporting them through multidisciplinary education, continuous quality improvement initiatives, and programs such as MyMedicare.
We’re also proud of our growing capacity to support local organisations working with people at-risk of poor health outcomes. In 2024/25 we commissioned over $34 million to 47 service providers, through the Australian Government’s PHN Program. This is significant growth, being nearly 9 times that of the funding we provided in our first year as a PHN ($3.8M).
Our work continues to be shaped by the 2024–2027 Needs Assessment, complemented by targeted assessments in after-hours care and multicultural health. Strategic oversight is provided by our Board, whose members hold formal governance responsibilities and ensure accountability across all aspects of our operations. We sincerely thank each Board member for their leadership, stewardship, and commitment to our mission. We acknowledge Dr Niral Shah for his five years of dedicated service on the Board, where he brought a vital general practice perspective prior to his resignation in December 2024.
We benefit from the expertise and diverse perspectives of our advisory bodies—the General Practice Advisory Council, Community Advisory Council, and ACT Clinical Council. These councils play a vital role in informing our planning and service delivery, and we are grateful for the valuable insights and contributions of all council members.
Finally, we extend our sincere appreciation to the CHN staff for their unwavering dedication and tenacity. Their commitment to our organisational goals ensures we are able to continue to make meaningful strides in improving primary health care across the ACT.
With a deep and nuanced understanding of local health issues, CHN remains committed to engaging with our community to co-design solutions that address current and emerging health challenges. We acknowledge the support of our partners and funders, particularly the Australian Government and ACT Government, who enable us to make primary health care more accessible and effective. We invite you to explore the impact of our work in this 2024/25 Annual Report, and celebrate a decade of progress with us.
Kind regards
