Statement of expectations for LHN Governing Boards

The following statements outline key expectations, which the Minister for Health and Wellbeing will hold each Governing Board accountable for meeting, in the following priority areas:

  • Safety and Quality
  • Access to Emergency Care (Unplanned care)
  • Access to Planned Care (Elective Surgery and Outpatient Specialty Clinics)
  • Mental Health Access
  • Financial Performance
  • Workforce
  • Election Commitments
  • Aboriginal Health and Equity
  • Digital Investment and Enablement
  •  Advice to State Government.

Each Governing Board is required to report to the South Australian Government, through the relevant Cabinet Committee, every six months on progress against the expectations.

1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027