Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN) is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Primary Health Awards, recognising excellence, innovation and quality improvement in primary health care across the region.
The annual awards recognise primary health care professionals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence, innovation and measurable improvements in health outcomes across central and eastern Sydney.
Presented on Thursday, 15 October 2026, the awards celebrate the individuals and organisations making a significant difference to the health and wellbeing of communities across the region. This year’s winners stood out among a diverse field of finalists across four categories:
Excellence in General Practice: Kaleido Health Centre
NSW’s first dedicated LGBTQ+ health centre, Kaleido Health Centre provides integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare tailored to sexuality and gender diverse communities. Established by ACON with support from the NSW Government, the service delivers inclusive, person-centred care and is helping reduce barriers to healthcare through a safe and affirming environment.
Excellence in Allied Health Practice: Keeping the Body in Mind Primary (KBIM-Primary)
KBIM-Primary is a multidisciplinary allied health service supporting people living with serious mental illness to improve their physical health and wellbeing. Combining exercise physiology, dietetics, nicotine treatment and peer support, the program has achieved strong health outcomes and high consumer satisfaction through its integrated model of care.
Excellence in Community Service Delivery: Primary Integrated Care Supports (PICS), One Door Mental Health
PICS is a recovery-focused outreach service that supports people experiencing mental health challenges to build social connection, develop skills and achieve personal goals. By co-designing supports with participants and incorporating lived experience through Peer Practitioners, the service provides a responsive and person-centred approach to wellbeing and recovery.
Excellence in Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Achievement: 17x16CDP Aboriginal Youth Collective Inc.
17x16CDP Aboriginal Youth Collective Inc. is a grassroots, Aboriginal youth-led initiative supporting young people in Waterloo and Redfern through fitness, mentoring, cultural connection and wellbeing activities. The collective has grown into a thriving community movement, helping young people build confidence, strengthen cultural connections and develop leadership skills.
Each winner receives regional promotion and $2000 to further their work.
The full list of finalists for 2026 were:
Excellence in General Practice
Excellence in Allied Health Practice
Excellence in Community Service Delivery
Excellence in Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Achievement
About Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network:
Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN) is a not-for-profit organisation with a focus on improving the health and wellbeing of people who live and work in Sydney, from East to South and the Inner West. CESPHN provides support and training to local health professionals and helps connect them to relevant services in the region to support their patients. CESPHN identifies the needs of people in the region and commissions services throughout central and Eastern Sydney to meet those needs.
Media contact
Sarah D’Arcy
Marketing and Communications Manager, Central and Eastern Sydney PHN
P: 02 9304 8687 E: s.darcy@cesphn.com.au
