Building on Care Together’s success: Glen Innes CARE Co-operative launches

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In the media

24 May 2025

The Glen Innes CARE Co-operative Ltd has officially become the second project co-operative established under the Care Together program, continuing the momentum of empowering local communities to lead and deliver essential services.

Located in the heart of northern NSW, the Glen Innes CARE Co-operative oversees the development and governance of the Glen Innes Health Hub – a new, community-owned and operated health service designed to increase access to primary healthcare for people in Glen Innes and surrounding areas.

Backed by the Better Health for the Bush framework and piloting the Comprehensive Approach to Rural Engagement (CARE) model, the Health Hub delivers locally tailored, place-based and patient-centred care.

The Health Hub offers a comprehensive range of services under one roof, including general practitioner (GP) appointments, mental health care, allied health support and chronic disease management. As of 26 May 2025, locals now have access to 560 GP appointments per month. No need to travel hundreds of kilometres!

The Glen Innes CARE Co-operative is member-owned, not-for-profit and driven by the shared vision of local people, service providers and partner organisations to create sustainable, long-term solutions to rural health challenges.

In the news

The launch of GP services and the co-operative model has generated strong media interest across the region:

As the second Care Together co-operative, Glen Innes is showing what’s possible when communities are supported to lead. The Glen Innes CARE Co-operative will continue to grow membership, build local capacity and adapt services to meet the changing health needs of the region.

For more information about the Care Together program and co-operative development, visit caretogether.coop