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The Barossa Hills Fleurieu 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 Barossa Hills Fleurieu region. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
At Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN), we recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. We acknowledge that the land on which our local health network
delivers health care services are the Traditional Lands for the Kaurna, Ngadjuri, Peramangk and Ngarrindjeri /
Ramindjeri Peoples. We acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a deep connection with their Land,
Water and Communities. This is central to their cultural, spiritual, social, physical and emotional identity. We honour and pay our respects to all generations of the Kaurna, Ngadjuri, Peramangk, and Ngarrindjeri /
Ramindjeri people. In particular, we honour and pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders
past, present, and emerging. ABOUT US
Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN) came into being on 1 July 2019 as part of the state-wide
governance reform. BHFLHN delivers a range of in-hospital, aged care, community, disability, and mental health services through public hospitals and other health and aged care service sites located at Gawler, Angaston, Tanunda, Eudunda, Kapunda, Mount Pleasant, Gumeracha, Mount Barker, Strathalbyn, Victor Harbor and Kangaroo Island. For the full list of Barossa Hills Fleurieu Hospitals and Health Services visit: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/services/hospitals/regional+hospitals+and+health+services/bhflhn+hospitals+and+health+services

BHFLHN is governed by a Governing Board, reporting to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing, with its functions defined in the Health Care (Governance) Act 2018. We oversee country-wide mental health services through the Rural and Remote Mental Health Service, based
at Glenside, and the state-wide borderline personality disorder service, BPD Co. We also host the Rural Support
Service, which supports all six regional local health networks across the state with a focus on improving quality
and safety. As at November 2021, the overall BHFLHN workforce, including the Rural Support Service, was approximately 2,500 (1,100 full time equivalent). Further to this, there are approximately 450-500 individual general practitioners and medical specialists working in partnership with us and / or providing services through our sites. Many of the sites through which we deliver services hold special historical significance for our communities. Several of our hospitals were initially built as war memorials with community donations and as a result, there is a continued sense of community ownership and connection to them. BHFLHN is unique in Australia in that it completely encapsulates the land borders of all the Adelaide metropolitan local health networks. BHFLHN provides services to the largest population group of all regional local health networks in South Australia, home to 11.9% of the South Australian population and 41% of the regional South Australian population. To learn more visit: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/about+us/our+local+health+networks/barossa+hills+fleurieu+local+health+network/barossa+hills+fleurieu+lhn

WE'RE HIRING
The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network borders each of the four Adelaide metropolitan Local Health Networks, providing services to the largest population group of all regional local health networks in South Australia. With an employed workforce of over 2000 people, the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network is unique and geographically diverse, from peri-urban sites near Adelaide, to our wider regions, and the remoteness of Kangaroo Island. This landscape sets us apart in the way we interact with metropolitan and state-wide health services and influences the expectations of our consumers and communities. See the latest opportunities to join the BHFLHN team: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/working+for+sa+health/our+services/working+at+bhflhn/barossa+hills+fleurieu+local+health+network

Meet Colin 👋  A recent Southern Fleurieu Health Advisory Council meeting took an unexpected turn when Colin had to be re...
07/10/2026

Meet Colin 👋

A recent Southern Fleurieu Health Advisory Council meeting took an unexpected turn when Colin had to be resuscitated.

Luckily, Colin is Southern Fleurieu Health Service's newest airway trainer. 🩺

Funded through community donations, Colin helps doctors and nurses practise critical emergency skills that can make all the difference when seconds count.

"If people's airways fail, for example through choking or swelling, then death can happen within minutes," said Emergency Department nurse Sarah-Jane.

Since arriving in July, Colin has featured in several advanced life support training workshops, helping staff build confidence in managing airway and breathing emergencies.

A big thank you to the Southern Fleurieu Health Advisory Council (HAC) for helping local healthcare teams strengthen lifesaving skills and deliver high-quality care close to home. 💙

Our Health Advisory Councils (HACs) play an important role in connecting local communities with health services and ensu...
02/10/2026

Our Health Advisory Councils (HACs) play an important role in connecting local communities with health services and ensuring community voices are heard.

Community members are invited to attend their local HAC Annual General Meeting to learn more about the work of the council and how it helps represent the needs and priorities of the community.

📍 Barossa and Districts Health Advisory Council
📅 Monday 19 October 2026, 7pm
Vine Inn, Nuriootpa

📍 Gawler District Health Advisory Council
📅 Thursday 22 October 2026, 6.30pm
Gawler Health Service, Gawler East

📍 Southern Fleurieu Health Advisory Council
📅 Tuesday 10 November 2026, 3pm
Southern Fleurieu Health Service, Victor Harbor

📍 Kangaroo Island Health Advisory Council
📅 Tuesday 10 November 2026, 6pm
Kangaroo Island Health Service, Kingscote

📍 Hills Area Health Advisory Council
📅 Monday 16 November 2026, 6pm
Reg Sissons Memorial Day Centre, Strathalbyn

📍 Eudunda Kapunda Health Advisory Council
📅 Wednesday 25 November 2026, 6.30pm
Senior Leisure Activity Centre, Kapunda

Everyone is welcome. Come along, hear what’s happening locally and be part of the conversation about health care in your community. 💙

Kangaroo Island Health Advisory Council
Southern Fleurieu Health Advisory Council

Happy 3rd Birthday to the Strathalbyn Nurse-Led Clinic! 🎉💙 This week, we’re celebrating three years of the Strathalbyn N...
30/09/2026

Happy 3rd Birthday to the Strathalbyn Nurse-Led Clinic! 🎉💙

This week, we’re celebrating three years of the Strathalbyn Nurse-Led Clinic providing healthcare to the local community.

Over the past three years, the clinic has supported many community members with timely care for minor illnesses, injuries, wound management and more, helping people access the care they need closer to home. The service has continued to grow and evolve, including the introduction of online bookings, making it even easier for community members to access the clinic when they need it.

A huge thank you to our dedicated Nurse-Led Clinic team, as well as our wider health service colleagues and community partners who have supported the clinic along the way.

Plus, a huge thank you to everyone in the community who has trusted us with their care over the past three years. We’re proud to be part of the Strathalbyn community and look forward to continuing to provide accessible, nurse-led care into the future.

Want to know more about the Strathalbyn Nurse-Led Clinic or make an online booking? Visit the SA Health website. https://tinyurl.com/BHFLHN-NLC

🩺 Patient safety is our priority every day. For World Patient Safety Day, Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (B...
29/09/2026

🩺 Patient safety is our priority every day.

For World Patient Safety Day, Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN) staff reflected on the everyday actions that help keep consumers safe, particularly those living with chronic conditions who rely on ongoing care and support.

As one staff member shared, patient safety is "something we all share, not just a checklist". Another highlighted the importance of being "clear, calm, capable and confident" because communication creates connection and keeps consumers safe.

Others spoke about the value of noticing the small things, asking an extra question, speaking up early and making sure no one is left to struggle alone.

Safe care starts with partnering with consumers, supporting shared decision-making and working together to prevent harm. From everyday conversations to continuous improvement, these actions help create safer care for life across BHFLHN.

Learn more about World Patient Safety Day from the World Health Organization (WHO): https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-patient-safety-day

Sustainable h**p scrubs trialled by our Allied Health staff 🌿🤝 Allied Health staff at Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Healt...
28/09/2026

Sustainable h**p scrubs trialled by our Allied Health staff 🌿

🤝 Allied Health staff at Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN) are helping trial what could become one of Australia's first h**p scrub options for healthcare workers.

The initiative was developed at Southern Fleurieu Health Service, Victor Harbor, with support from the BHFLHN Climate Action Steering Committee and Adelaide-based business H**p Clothing Australia

🌍 H**p is a natural fibre that offers many benefits, including durability, breathability and moisture management. It is also biodegradable and highly renewable, helping to reduce environmental impact.

The project was inspired by local sustainability work led by social worker Crystal, a member of the Climate Action Committee and the Fleurieu Sustainable Fashion Gang, which has already introduced h**p uniform options in Fleurieu schools.

👩‍⚕️ The first scrub samples are now being tested by Allied Health staff to assess comfort, durability and functionality. Early feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with further design refinements planned before a potential launch in late 2026 or early 2027.

👏 Thank you to the BHFLHN Climate Action Steering Committee, Allied Health Team Leader Alex Longbottom and interim Team Leader Luke Collopy for supporting this innovative project.

💚 This initiative showcases how BHFLHN staff are developing practical sustainability solutions that benefit both healthcare workers and the environment.

Today is World Patient Safety Day.Safe care starts with all of us. Across Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (B...
17/09/2026

Today is World Patient Safety Day.

Safe care starts with all of us. Across Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN), our staff are committed to listening, learning, speaking up and putting consumers first.

Because safe care for life starts with all of us, every day.

📖 Stories, imagination and a little bit of dress up.Child Health and Development (CHAD) teams across BHFLHN marked Book ...
17/09/2026

📖 Stories, imagination and a little bit of dress up.

Child Health and Development (CHAD) teams across BHFLHN marked Book Week by stepping into the pages of beloved children's books, with staff dressed as characters from The Very Hungry Caterpillar 🐛🍎 and The Day the Crayons Quit 🖍️🌈.

Across the service, books help support communication, learning, connection and healthy child development. Book Week was a chance to celebrate the special role stories play in children's lives and the power of storytelling to engage children and families.

📚✨ What's your favourite childhood book? Let us know in the comments 👇

Staff and consumers stepped inside a prototype mental health bedroom at the new Mount Barker District Soldiers’ Memorial...
16/09/2026

Staff and consumers stepped inside a prototype mental health bedroom at the new Mount Barker District Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, getting an early look at one of the hospital's new services. 👀

The new mental health unit will provide 12 acute inpatient beds and will be the first service of its kind in the Adelaide Hills, helping more people access specialist mental healthcare closer to home.

The prototype room gave staff and consumers the opportunity to explore the space, share feedback and help shape the experience for future consumers.

Construction of the new hospital remains on track for completion at the end of next year.

This National Child Protection Week, Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN) is supporting the theme 'Every...
10/09/2026

This National Child Protection Week, Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN) is supporting the theme 'Every Conversation Matters: Shifting Conversation to Action'.

Keeping children and young people safe is everyone's responsibility. Whether you're a parent, carer, family member, neighbour, teacher, coach or health professional, a conversation can help a child feel heard, supported and connected to the right help.

BHFLHN supports children, young people and families through a range of programs and services that promote health, wellbeing and safety.

Through Keeping Families Healthy Together, BHFLHN works alongside families and communities to support children's health, wellbeing and safety. Co-designed with Aboriginal families and communities, the approach places families at the centre of decision-making and service planning. Find out more:https://www.karabenaconsulting.com/s/Holding-Space-for-the-Modern-Matriarchy_KarabenaConsulting.pdf

BHFLHN's Prevention and Response to Violence, Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) team said: "Every conversation is an opportunity to make a difference. In regional communities, a conversation with a child, family member, neighbour or colleague can be the first step in helping someone feel heard, supported and connected to the help they need. When we take the time to notice, listen and act, we can help create safer environments where children and young people can thrive."

Learn more about National Child Protection Week and access resources via the website: National Child Protection Week - NAPCAN

📷 BHFLHN staff member's child at the 2025 NAIDOC Family Fun Day, Mount Barker.

Looking for a meaningful role where you can make a difference close to home? BHFLHN has opportunities across our regions...
08/09/2026

Looking for a meaningful role where you can make a difference close to home? BHFLHN has opportunities across our regions, from Kangaroo Island and the Fleurieu Peninsula to the Adelaide Hills and Barossa. Explore our current vacancies and find the role that's right for you.

🩺Clinical and nursing roles

🔶 Associate Nurse Unit Manager
📍 Angaston and District Hospital Theatre
A great opportunity to provide clinical leadership and support theatre services in a regional health setting.
➡️ Applications close: 17 September 2026
➡️ Job reference: 948177
➡️ http://careers.sahealth.sa.gov.au/caw/en/job/948177?lApplicationSubSourceID=

🔶 Enrolled Nurse – Aged Care
📍 Kingscote, Kangaroo Island
➡️ Applications close: 1 December 2026
➡️ Job reference: 931959
➡️ http://careers.sahealth.sa.gov.au/caw/en/job/931959?lApplicationSubSourceID=

🔶 Registered / Clinical Nurse (ENC/END) – Multiple Opportunities
📍 Southern Fleurieu Health Service, Victor Harbor
➡️ Applications close: 20 December 2026
➡️ Job reference: 943140
➡️ http://careers.sahealth.sa.gov.au/caw/en/job/943140?lApplicationSubSourceID=

🤝 Support services roles

🔶 Direct Care Worker – Aged Care
📍 Kangaroo Island Health Service, Kingscote
➡️ Applications close: 4 June 2027
➡️ Job reference: 937033
➡️ http://careers.sahealth.sa.gov.au/caw/en/job/937033?
lApplicationSubSourceID=

🔶 Services Assistant (WHD2)
📍 Kingscote
➡️ Applications close: 18 September 2026
➡️ Job reference: 947927
➡️ http://careers.sahealth.sa.gov.au/caw/en/job/947927?lApplicationSubSourceID=

🔶 Services Assistant (WHD2)
📍 Victor Harbor
➡️ Applications close: 28 September 2026
➡️ Job reference: 949902
➡️ http://careers.sahealth.sa.gov.au/caw/en/job/949902?lApplicationSubSourceID=

🔶 Services Assistant – Casual Pool
📍 Mount Barker District Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
➡️ Applications close: June 2027
➡️ Job reference: 936558
➡️ http://careers.sahealth.sa.gov.au/caw/en/job/936558?lApplicationSubSourceID=

🌿 Whether you're seeking coastal living on Kangaroo Island and the Fleurieu Peninsula, a tree change in the Adelaide Hills, or a vibrant regional community in the Barossa, BHFLHN offers rewarding careers and a lifestyle that's hard to beat. Explore the opportunities and apply today.

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PO Box 42
Mount Barker, SA
5251

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