Victoria marks one year of Local Health Service Networks

Victoria’s Local Health Service Networks are marking their first year.

The Networks were established on 1 July 2025. They bring health services in 12 geographic regions together to plan and coordinate care around local needs.

They are part of the Health Services Plan and are about helping Victorians access the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

Over the past 12 months, health services have focused on establishing the foundations for this new way of working. This has included collaborative services planning and early work to identify opportunities to better coordinate services for communities.

The next phase will continue to build stronger partnerships and support more connected care across local communities.

The Department of Health thanks health services, leaders and staff across the sector for supporting the first year of the Networks.