Local Hospital Networks – Boundaries
The boundaries for 137 Local Hospital Networks have been agreed to date across all states and territories. There are 124 geographically based networks and 13 state-wide networks which will deliver specialised hospital services across some jurisdictions.
The networks will help Australians by improving access to better coordinated health care and promoting more efficient use of resources and navigation between service providers and health services.
Boundaries were decided through consultation with the Prime Minister and state and territory Premiers and Chief Ministers, as agreed under the National Health and Hospitals Network Agreement.
Local Hospital Networks – Maps
Maps by state
- New South Wales (PDF 437 KB)
- Queensland (PDF 406 KB)
- South Australia (PDF 277 KB)
- Tasmania (PDF 425 KB)
- Northern Territory (PDF 279 KB)
- Australian Capital Territory (PDF 211 KB)
Maps by metro area
- Metropolitan New South Wales (PDF 507 KB)
- Metropolitan Queensland (PDF 457 KB)
- Metropolitan South Australia (PDF 312 KB)
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