We build and strengthen primary health care in Western Australia, so people can access the services they need closer to home.
WA Primary Health Alliance is part of the Australian Government’s national Primary Health Network (PHN) program which aims to strengthen, improve and connect the primary care system.
As the operator of Western Australia’s three PHNs, our state-wide structure and strong partnerships allow us to deliver better health, together.
At the heart of our Vision and Mission is an ongoing commitment to working closely with GPs, health professionals, service providers, hospitals, government and the community to strengthen primary care state-wide.
We are united in working towards a more connected and collaborative primary health care system to improve health equity and health outcomes for all Western Australians, particularly those at risk of poor health.
We are guided by our Strategic Plan 2023 – 2026.
Released by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, the Primary Health Networks Strategy 2023-24 clarifies Primary Health Networks’ purpose, objective and key functions. It outlines the crucial role PHNs play in supporting health reform by driving local innovation to meet specific local health needs and supporting consistent local delivery of national and co-commissioned programs. The PHN Strategy is well aligned to WAPHA’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and our vision of health equity.
Better health, together
Learn more about the work being done with our partners and the community to deliver better health, together.
At a glance
$8.1 million
Funding targeting GPs including individual support, digital integration and enhanced practice support programs.
9,804
Young people accessing headspace services.
255
Services funded to improve the health and wellbeing of Western Australians.
National presence:
Australia’s 31 PHNs are independent, not for profit organisations that improve care in their regions.
They join forces through the PHN Cooperative, a CEO-led initiative that reflects a commitment to collaborating and delivering on a national agenda in primary health priority areas.
WA Primary Health Alliance has strong representation on national PHN Cooperative working groups, including workforce, aged care, after hours, mental health and alcohol and other drugs. This provides an opportunity to inform the PHN national position and ensure the Western Australian perspective is represented.