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Country Health SA are currently accepting applications for the Transition to Professional Practice Program (Graduate Nursing/Midwfiery Program):  read more...


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  Welcome to Country Health SA 

The mission of CHSA is to deliver accessible, equitable and high quality health services to country South Australians and to promote health and well-being amongst country South Australians

We plan, fund and monitor hospital, residential aged care, community health, mental health and domiciliary care services delivered by incorporated country hospitals.

Country Health SA works closely with a number of external stakeholders including rural doctors and their representative bodies (Rural Doctors Workforce Agency, South Australian Divisions of General Practice, Rural Doctors Association), the Health Consumers Alliance, Local Government and the Tertiary Education sector.
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Country Health Care Plan Discussion Plan - Tuesday, September 23, 2008
South Australia’s Country Health Care Plan Taskforce has presented to the State Government its response to the Country Health Care Plan focusing on the delivery of health services to country SA into the future. To access a copy of South Australia’s Country Health Care Plan Taskforce Discussion Paper please select:   read more...
Country Primary Health Care Conference - in June 2009
The Conference will be held on June 2-4th 2009 at Renmark and will showcase current best practice and explore new ways to apply the principles of Primary Health Care. Calls will soon be made for abstracts.   read more...
Government Acts on Country Health Concerns - Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Latest news on SA's Country Health Care Plan   read more...
Country Health SA Management Plan - Pandemic Influenza
The Country Health SA Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza, describes the way a potential influenza pandemic will be managed in the country region. It should be read in conjunction with the State and Commonwealth Pandemic Influenza Plans.   read more...
Help for drought affected communities
Country Health SA has produced a number of resources that provide important information for people seeking help to cope with the stress and emotional strain of drought. read more...

For access to drought related information, including support services, local rural financial counsellors, information on Centrelink payments and services, maintaining land conditions, managing stock and crops in dry times and the condition of the River Murray and Murray-Darling Basin, call the Drought Hotline on 180 20 20. For personal and/or family advice, support and counselling, call the Personal & Family Support line on 1800 619 532