Media releases

  • wattle icon
    05 August 2021

    Illawarra Shoalhaven Mass Vaccination Centre set to open next week

    Construction of the Illawarra Shoalhaven mass COVID-19 vaccination centre is in its final stages, with the Wollongong CBD facility set to open its doors next Monday, 9 August.
    • 2021 media releases
  • Chris Bertinshaw
    13 July 2021

    Chris Bertinshaw appointed as Chair of Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

    Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Chief Executive, Margot Mains has welcomed Minister for Health and Medical Research, Brad Hazzard’s appointment of Chris Bertinshaw as Chair of the District’s Board. Mr Chris Bertinshaw takes over from Professor Denis King OAM, who has served in the position since 2011.
    • 2021 media releases
  • Health Minister announces site location for new Shellharbour Hospital
    20 May 2021

    Site announced for new Shellharbour Hospital

    The Illawarra is set to receive a huge boost to health services across the region, with a site now chosen for the new Shellharbour Hospital, and plans to expand bed capacity and services at Bulli and Wollongong and build a new community health facility at Warrawong.
    • Shellharbour Hospital
  • Health care workers Kristine and Matthew
    24 March 2021

    Vaccine rollout begins in the Shoalhaven

    Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District’s third COVID-19 vaccine clinic has opened at Shoalhaven Hospital, with frontline health care workers rolling up their sleeves to receive the first jabs this morning.
    • 2021 media releases
  • wattle icon
    18 February 2021

    Call for expressions of interest for NSW Health Boards

    Illawarra Shoalhaven Local health District (ISLHD) is seeking expressions of interest for its board, providing the opportunity to play a leadership role in the delivery of a world-class health care in New South Wales.
    • 2021 media releases