SESLHD is going paperless: Electronic Referrals now preferred

As part of our ongoing commitment to improving patient access and streamlining workflows, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is making referrals easier and faster.

We are moving away from paper-based referrals—Electronic Referrals (eReferrals) is now the preferred method for referring patients to Outpatient Services.

What’s next?

On Wednesday 05 November, eReferrals is expanding further into the following services:

St George Hospital – Outpatient Departments
Paediatrics		Pain Management
Rehabilitation		Diabetes Education Centre
Liver		Rheumatology
Urogynae/Pelvic Floor		Renal
St George Hospital – Allied Health
Hand Therapy Service	Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy	Lymphoedema clinic
Speech Pathology	Nutrition and Dietetics

On Thursday 27 November, eReferrals is further expanding into the following services:

Prince of Wales Hospital – Allied Health
Occupational Therapy	Speech Pathology
The Sutherland Hospital
Early Pregnancy Assessment Service
Royal Hospital for Women
Perinatal Mental Health and Women’s Psychiatry

This latest expansion will now see all Prince of Wales and St George Hospitals Outpatient Services (excluding St George Women’s Health and Antenatal which is planned for 2026 and POWH & SGH Cancer Services) using electronic referrals as the preferred method.

Why switch to eReferrals?

Streamlined and Secure: Submit referrals directly from your practice software via HealthLink or MyHealthLink portal.
Easy Access: Use the same process as Driver’s License Assessments via HealthLink Portal.
Attach Clinical Info: Include relevant documents with ease.
Transparent and Trackable: See available services and clinicians, and receive updates on referral status, outcomes, and triage category.
Better Communication: Two-way messaging allows for quick follow-up and additional info when needed.

How to find SESLHD eReferrals:

On the HealthLink homepage, look for:

NSW Health Outpatient referrals – South Eastern Local Health District

(Note: Not via HealthLink EDI)

If you experience access issues, contact HealthLink to enable SESLHD eReferral forms.

Need technical help?

HealthLink Support – Phone: 1800 125 036

Email: helpdesk@healthlink.net

Website: HealthLink Support

For more details on services now receiving eReferrals, visit the SESLHD eReferrals page

Electronic Referrals | South Eastern Sydney Local Health District