Eyre and Far North LHN - About us
Find out more about Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, who we are and what services we provide
Our Local Health Network
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres of South Australia.
Taking in the Eyre Peninsula, the western part of South Australia, and north to Coober Pedy, we are one of the largest Local Health Networks (LHN), by area in Australia.
Our Governing Board
Our Governing Board sets the strategic priorities of the LHN, as well as being responsible for overall governance and oversight.
This includes performance and budget management, safety and quality, compliance, and risk management.
The Governing Board sets the strategic direction for the LHN through the EFNLHN Strategic Plan 2026-2030.
About us
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is part of SA Health and the local provider of hospital, aged care, community health, disability, and mental health services to a resident population of 41,000, plus tourists, who flock to this part of the South Australia, particularly in summer.
About our business
Go to About our business to find our Annual Reports, gifts and benefits reporting, and spending on overseas travel.
Contact us
For further information or any questions concerning the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network please visit Eyre and Far North Local Health Network - Contact us.
Hospitals and health services
Residents of the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network have access to a wide range of healthcare services in many locations throughout the region.
For more information about our hospitals and health services visit Eyre and Far North hospitals and health services.
Consumer and community engagement
At the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, we are committed to fostering a culture where consumer, carer and community engagement is at the centre of everything we do.
Our EFNLHN Consumer, Carer and Community Engagement Strategy (PDF 9.5MB) provides a guide to ensure that the diverse voices
of our consumers, carers and communities are heard and listened to.
Clinician engagement
Clinician engagement can take many shapes and its goal is to ensure clinicians participate in the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of the health service.
The EFNLHN Clinician Engagement Strategy 2025-2028 (PDF 11.5MB) is intended to ensure clinicians have real and meaningful opportunities to engage and influence the health system they work in.
Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2023-2026
Eyre and Far North LHN is dedicated to supporting people with disabilities and their carers, through promoting a disability-friendly approach to our services.
To this end, we are committed to implementing the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2023-2026.