Commissioning - Country SA PHN

Our Commissioning Framework

Ensuring that services meet the health needs of the population

Improved efficiency, effectiveness and coordination

Commissioning is a strategic approach to purchasing that seeks to ensure that services meet the health needs of the population and contribute towards service and system improvement and innovation.

Country SA PHN is utilising commissioning to assist in meeting our objectives of improved efficiency, effectiveness and coordination in primary health care.

Commissioning framework

A commissioning framework has been developed by the Department of Health and Aged Care so that PHNs can ensure that their commissioning approach is consistent with the approach adopted for the program as a whole. This process includes three key phases which are underpinned by a number of tasks and actions:

Strategic Planning
Procuring Services
Monitoring & Evaluation

The Cycle

Ensuring that services meet the health needs of the population

We use our commissioning cycle to help us achieve our aims in accountability, due
process, probity and consistency in the use of funding for primary health services.
Our commissioning cycle encompasses the development of our health service
delivery from the health planning stage, through procurement and contracting
activities, to evaluation of programs and services.

Tendering

Country SA PHN tenders are managed
on our e-Procurement Portal

Access our tender documents

Country SA PHN tenders are managed on our e-Procurement Portal, TenderLink.

To use this system and access our tender documents you must first be registered; there is no charge to register and download our tender documents. To register, visit our e-Procurement portal and click the Registration button.

During the registration process you will be requested to provide contact details including an email address that will be used to notify your organisation of available tenders.

Current Opportunities

Local Link Family Domestic Sexual Violence (FDSV) Request for Tender

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Support

If you have any technical problems using the portal contact us below

08 8159 2200

If you have any technical problems using the portal contact us below

[email protected]

24 hours a day 7 days a week

Expressions of interest

Supporting the Primary Care Response to Family, Domestric and Sexual Violence Pilot

Adelaide PHN and Country SA PHN, in partnership, are recruiting up to five primary care practices located in the Whyalla and Port Augusta regions, to participate in a new pilot program.

The aim of this pilot is to equip the primary care workforce with strategies to Recognise, respond to, and Refer patients experiencing Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV) and Child Sexual Abuse (CSA). 

This pilot program is aimed at general practices and Aboriginal Health Services, using a whole-of-practice approach. This means that all staff members within the practice — including GPs, nurses, as well as administrative and non-clinical staff — will be involved to ensure everyone in the primary care setting is equipped to support patients who have experienced FDSV. 

What do practices get out of participating in the pilot? 

Specialised online training suitable for clinicians and all staff 
A dedicated triage, referral and support service, 
A financial incentive payment.

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are currently open.

View application guidelines

View application form - Attachment A

Unsolicited Proposal - Application Guide and Form

Complete Form

Unsolicited Proposal

Country SA PHN welcomes unsolicited proposals from organisations for activities that will improve the health and wellbeing of country South Australians.

All unsolicited proposals must align with CSAPHN Strategic priorities, the CSAPHN Needs Assessment 2022-2025 and Australian Government key priority areas.

Country SA PHN is supportive of initiatives that address current and emerging issues in an innovative way, are outcomes-focused or address gaps in service delivery.

The following types of activities will not be funded:

Retrospective items/activities.
Lobbying and activities which support political campaigns or advocacy.
Activities which subsidise commercial activities.

All applicants must:

Hold an ABN or ACN
Must have adequate insurance coverage necessary for the project and adhere to sound Workplace Health and Safety practices.

Application Process

Please submit an unsolicited proposal (using the online form) and it will be held by Country SA PHN and assessed according to funding availability and current priorities of the region. If your funding request is progressed, Country SA PHN will contact you to discuss the proposal and ensure it remains current.

Where successful, it will then progress through to an agreed Contracted Services Schedule with your organisation prior to service delivery commencing.

All contracts are dependent on the continued funding from the Australian Government Department of Health.

Applicants must:

Complete the Unsolicited Proposal Form
Submit the application electronically to [email protected]

Please note that incomplete proposal forms will not be processed.

Contact Details

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact:

Email: [email protected]

Activity We Commission

We commission high quality, local, effective health care services

Aboriginal Health

Aged Care

Alcohol & Other Drugs

Health Workforce

Mental Health

Population Health

Aboriginal Cancer Screening
Cancer Council SA

Chronic Disease Management
Moorundi Aboriginal Health Service
Oak Valley (Maralinga) Aboriginal Corporation
Tullawon Health Service
Yadu Health Aboriginal Corporation
Umoona Tjutagku Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Drug and Alcohol Services
Aboriginal Sobriety Group
Pangula Mannamurna Aboriginal Corporation
Umoona Tjutagku Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Integrated Team Care
Country and Outback Health
FocusOne Health
Moorundi Aboriginal Health Service
Nganampa Health Council
Pangula Mannamurna Aboriginal Corporation
Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service
Sonder
Yadu Health Aboriginal Corporation
Umoona Tjutagku Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Mental Health Services
Moorundi Aboriginal Health Service
Pangula Mannamurna Aboriginal Corporation

School Immunisation Program Catch Up
Stellar Health Solutions

Suicide Prevention Services
Centacare Catholic Country SA Limited

Care finder
Centacare Catholic Country SA
Country and Outback Health
Resthaven Incorporated

Dementia Support
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
Dementia Australia

Psychological Therapies in Residential Aged Care Facilities
FocusOne Health
Mind Australia
Sonder
Summit Health

Integrated Team Care
Country and Outback Health (CObH) - Port Augusta (Head Office)
FocusOne Health
Moorundi Aboriginal Health Service
Nganampa Health Council
Pangula Mannamurna
Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service
Sonder Care
Umoona Tjutagku Health Service Aboriginal Corporation
Yadu Health Aboriginal Corporation

Alcohol & Other Drug Education and Training
SA Network of Drug and Alcohol Services

Drug and Alcohol Services
Aboriginal Sobriety Group
Baptist Care SA
Country and Outback Health
Life without Barriers
Mission Australia
Pangula Mannamurna Aboriginal Corporation
Sonder
Umoona Tjutagku Health Service Aboriginal Corporation
West Coast Youth & Community Support

Investing in Doctors’ Health
Doctors Health SA Limited

Workforce Support and Education
South Australian Postgraduate Medical Education Association (sapmea)

Clinical Care Coordination (Youth)
Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
Clare Medical Centre
Country and Outback Health
FocusOne Health
iREACH Rural Health
Uniting Communities - Mount Gambier

Clinical Care Coordination
FocusOne Health
iREACH Rural Health
Neami National
Royal Flying Doctor Service
Sonder

Counselling and Community Activities
The Station Community Mental Health Centre

Flying headspace
Country and Outback Health

headspace
Country and Outback Health
FocusOne Health
iREACH Rural Health
Uniting Communities - Mount Gambier
Youturn

Low Intensity Services
Centacare Catholic Country SA Limited
FocusOne Health
Lifeline Australia
Royal Flying Doctor Service

Mental Health Shared Care
Country and Outback Health
FocusOne Health
iREACH Rural Health
Summit Health

Psychological Support Program
Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
Country & Outback Health
Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network
iREACH Rural Health
Limestone Coast Local Health Network
Mind Australia
Moorundi Aboriginal Health Services
Neami National
Skylight Mental Health
Sonder Care
Summit Health
Uniting Country SA
Yorke and Northern Local Health

Psychological Therapies
Country and Outback Health
FocusOne Health
iREACH Rural Health
Sonder
Summit Health

Suicide Prevention Services
Anglicare SA
Centacare Catholic Country SA
Flinders University
iReach
Lifeline Regional SA and Far West NSW
Mates in Construction SA Ltd
SA Lived Experience Leadership and Advocacy Network
SHINE SA

Asthma Community Connector
Asthma Australia - SA Branch

Cancer Screening and Prevention
Cancer Council SA
Jamestown Peterborough Medical Practice
University of South Australia

Community Paramedic Program
SA Ambulance Service

Diabetes Detection & Education
Diabetes SA

Extended Access to Dental Services
Australian Dental Foundation Incorporated
Dental Outreach Pty Ltd
Royal Flying Doctor Service

Gender Wellbeing Services
SHINE SA

Health Promotion & Wellness
Barossa Australia Incorporated
District Council of Orroroo Carrieton
Mid North Local Health Cluster
Roxby Downs Community Board Incorporated
University of South Australia
West Coast Youth & Community Support (WCYCS)

Healthy Eating & Lifestyle Modification Program
FocusOne Health
Sonder

Integrating Primary Health Care Services
Country and Outback Health
Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
FocusOne Health
Royal Flying Doctor Service
Sonder
Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

Living Well with Chronic Pain
iREACH Rural Health
The Hospital Research Foundation Group - Arthritis

Palliative Care
Palliative Care SA

School Immunisation Program Catch Up
Stellar Health Solutions Pty Ltd

Sexual Health
SHINE SA

Virtual Home Monitoring
iCCNet

Needs Assessment Reports

Needs Assessments are a crucial stage of Country SA PHN's commissioning cycle process.

The Country SA PHN Comprehensive Needs Assessment report identifies the health and service needs, gaps and opportunities for improved outcomes in our region, through the synthesis of data, stakeholder and community consultations.

Read about Country SA PHN Needs Assessments

Published on: November 13, 2020

Last updated on: May 7, 2025