Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network (FUNLHN)
The Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network (LHN) manages the delivery of public hospital services and other community based health services as determined by the state government for the Flinders and Upper North region.
The Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network (FUNLHN) covers 391,581 square kilometres, taking in the Flinders Ranges, and the north eastern part of South Australia. Communities include:
- Hawker
- Leigh Creek
- Port Augusta
- Quorn
- Roxby Downs
- Whyalla
- Woomera.
Governance
The Flinders and Upper North LHN Governing Board is responsible for the overall governance and oversight of local service delivery by the LHN, including governance of performance and budget achievement, clinical governance, safety and quality, risk management and fulfillment of the Governing Board functions and responsibilities. The Governing Board is responsible and accountable to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing.
Strategic Plan 2021-2026
The Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network (FUNLHN) Strategic Plan outlines our clear vision and purpose along with our values to promote our intentions over the next five years.
The Strategic Plan (PDF 5MB) is a key document to guide the FUNLHN Board in its goal to provide excellence in health care for everyone, every day, all the time.
Clinical Engagement Strategy 2023-2026
The Flinders and Upper North LHN Clinical Engagement Strategy 2023-2026 (PDF 13MB) supports clinicians to have a voice in the planning, implementation, delivery, and review of services and strategy in FUNLHN. An effective Clinical Engagement Strategy is an integral component towards our vision: Excellence in health care for everyone, every day, all the time.
Consumer and Community Engagement Strategic Framework 2023-2026
The Flinders and Upper North LHN Consumer and Community Engagement Strategic Framework (CCESF) 2023-2026 (PDF 5.1MB) outlines our ongoing commitment to engage with our consumers and communities and strengthen the delivery of health services provided across the Flinders and Upper North region.
FUNLHN CCESF is a key document in the FUNLHN Board's commitment to working with consumers, staff and key partners, and sets out the process for achieving FUNLHN’s aim.
A Summary of the FUNLHN Consumer and Community Engagement Strategic Framework (PDF 675KB) is also available.
Roxby Downs Health Service Plan
The Roxby Downs Health Service Plan is a five-year detailed blueprint of how we will align and grow our services to meet the changing community needs, while making the most effective use of available and future resources. For more information, visit the Roxby Downs Health Service Plan page.
Reports
- 2023-2024 Annual Report Reflections (PDF 7.91KB)
- 2022-2023 Annual Report (4MB)
- 2021-2022 Annual Report (PDF 2.5MB)
- 2021-2022 Annual Report Reflections (6.5MB)
- 2020-2021 Annual Report (PDF 4.5MB)
- 2020-2021 Annual Report Reflections (PDF 3.6MB)
A summary of the Governing Board Annual Report 2020-2021
Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network - 2019-2020 Annual Report (PDF 5.1MB)
FUNLHN Freedom of Information
Phone: (08) 8668 7702
Email: Health.FUNLHNFOI@sa.gov.au
Consumer Feedback
We value feedback from patients and take your concerns, suggestions and complaints seriously. Please use the Consumer Feedback form to provide your feedback.
Contact information
Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network
Address: 71 Hospital Rd, Port Augusta
Postal Address: 71 Hospital Road Port Augusta SA 5700
Phone: (08) 8668 7500
Email: Health.FUNOCEOCorrespondence@sa.gov.au