PHN Cooperative White Paper – November 2020 The outcome of a strategic project undertaken by all 31 PHNs (the PHN Cooperative) to articulate a proposed future for the PHN Program over the next five years. The paper incorporates a preliminary PHN Program purpose and principles, definition of current, emerging and potential future PHN roles and responsibilities, current barriers and challenges, and key opportunities for the realisation of PHNs’ full potential in achieving ambitious outcomes aligned to the Quadruple Aim. The Paper outlines: The evolution of PHNs and readiness to take the next step. Insights to be gained from world leading primary health care organisations/systems. A preliminary PHN Program purpose and PHN Program principles. PHN roles and responsibilities in the broader health system context. Effective governance practices and structures to enable success. Recommendations on the change required to deliver on PHN Program ambitions. Read summary Read white paper