Our Culture and Values

At Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD), our vision - excellent services, quality partnerships, healthy communities - is at the heart of everything we do. Our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment guide how we work together, connect with our community, and deliver safe, person-centred care.

  • Collaboration means we work together, recognising the contributions of everyone, to build supportive workplaces that produce the best health outcomes.
  • Openness encourages us to understand new perspectives to learn, grow and continuously improve. We communicate transparently to build a safe and inclusive workplace that values diverse experiences.
  • Respect ensures that we value one another and recognise that everyone has talents, ideas and skills to contribute. We are considerate and listen to understand.
  • Empowerment involves being trusted and enabled to take ownership of our work and goals, make decisions and contribute our unique talents and ideas to advance NSW Health.

Together, our vision and values shape a positive and inclusive workplace culture that enables us to deliver exceptional health outcomes. By embedding these principles into every interaction, we foster thriving teams, build strong partnerships, and support healthier, more resilient communities.