The Southern Highlands Division of General Practice covers a service area of 53,000 people including the Wingecarribee Shire district and some areas adjoining this Shire. More information about the Wingecarribee Shire can be found at www.wsc.nsw.gov.au . The service area of the Southern Highlands Division of General Practice has the following key indicators:

The socio-economic indicators show the Division to comprise a population of relatively higher socio-economic status. The unemployment rate is markedly below the rates for country NSW and conversely, the labour participation rate higher. The population growth rate is higher than the rate for NSW.

(from Population health profile of the Southern Highlands Division of General Practice Commonwealth of Australia 2005, Public health Information Development Unit, the University of Adelaide)

Chronic Illness and Injury Rates per 1000

Medical Specialists

Diagnostic Services

2 Radiology services
3 Pathology Services

Private Allied Health Services

1 Diabetes Educator
1 Dietitian
1 Occupational Therapist
1 Osteopath
9 Physiotherapy practices
4 Podiatry practices
25 Psychologists
3 Social Workers

Hospitals

1 Public Hospital
1 Private Hospital
2 Day Surgery Units

Residential Aged Care Facilities

5 Residential Aged Care Facilities

Public Health Services 

Wingecarribee Community Health Service including:

7 Days per week services:

•  Community Health nursing incorporating general, palliative and CAPAC (Community Acute Post Acute Care) nursing 

Monday to Friday services:

• Child and Family Health Nursing
• Child and Family Counselling Service 
• Aged Care 
• Palliative Care Consultancy
• Women's Health Service
• Mental Health and Counselling Team 
• Drug and Alcohol
• Needle/syringe Program
• Oral Health