What is a Primary Health Network?

Primary Health Networks (PHNs) are 31 independent organisations funded by the Australian Government to coordinate primary health care in their region. They support GP practices with practice support, mental health pathways, after-hours services, workforce development, digital health, and quality improvement programs. They also commission services to fill gaps in local health care.

What services do PHNs offer GPs?

PHNs typically offer practice support and quality improvement, mental health referral pathways and commissioned services, after-hours primary care coordination, digital health support including My Health Record, workforce training and development, data insights and HealthPathways, and PIP QI support. Services vary by PHN region.

PHN Locator — Find Your Primary Health Network

Australia's 31 Primary Health Networks support clinicians with practice support, mental health pathways, after-hours coordination, and more. Use this PHN locator to find yours below.

📋 Source: Primary Health Network boundaries and contact details — Department of Health and Aged Care. PHN boundaries may change. Verify current details at health.gov.au/our-work/phn.
Information is general in nature. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for advice specific to your situation.

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Showing all 31 PHNs

What can your PHN help with?

Practice support & QI Mental health pathways After-hours coordination HealthPathways Digital health & My Health Record PIP QI support Workforce development CPD & training Data & population health Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health Alcohol & drug services Aged care navigation

Services vary by PHN. Contact your local PHN to find out what's available in your region. Most PHNs have a dedicated practice support team that can visit your practice.

🤝 Work at a PHN?

If you're putting together resources for your GP network or a patient-facing page, AskMyGP has free widgets you're welcome to use — plus a short overview of what's available, entirely optional.

Browse free widgets → AskMyGP for PHNs — overview →

Common questions

What is a PHN locator?
A PHN locator is a tool for finding which Primary Health Network (PHN) covers a given Australian suburb, postcode, or region. This page lists all 31 Australian PHNs grouped by state and territory, with each one's coverage area, website, and phone number.

How do I find my local PHN?
Select your state or territory from the dropdown above to see all PHNs in your area, then match your region against the coverage area listed for each PHN. You can also use the Australian Government's PHN locator map at health.gov.au to find your PHN by entering your suburb or postcode.

Useful links

Australian Government PHN Program → PHN Interactive Locator Map → PHN Cooperative →