Delight in the bustling food scene and spectacular beaches of Byron
About Northern NSW Local Health District
NNSWLHD provides a diverse range of public healthcare to over 300,000 residents across the district through 12 hospitals and multi-purpose services, 21 community health centres and other facilities. The District covers a large area in the northeast corner of NSW, extending from Tweed Heads in the north, to Tabulam and Urbenville in the west, and to Nymboida and Grafton in the south, covering an area of 20,732 square kilometres.
People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage make up 5.2 per cent of the population in Northern NSW compared to 3.4 per cent for all NSW.
The District delivers a broad range of health services in state-of-the-art facilities, with access to general and specialist services. Staff are connected to best-practice medical care throughout Australia thanks to a growing network of training opportunities and relationships with local and metropolitan tertiary education providers.
Tweed Valley
The Tweed Valley is located on the far north coast of New South Wales (NSW) and spans from Tweed Heads to Byron Bay. The Tweed Valley services represent 3 of the 12 hospitals located in the NNSWLHD.
Byron Bay
Byron Bay is a beachside town located in the far-north-eastern corner of NSW. It is located 722km north of Sydney and 165km south of Brisbane. Byron is home to the most easterly point of Australia. This means you can go for an early morning surf or walk and be one of the first to see the sunrise. Byron Bay is known for its bountiful beaches, rainforest hinterland, creative community and innovative food scene.
The hospital
Byron Central Hospital provides a range of services including: emergency services, mental health, birthing and maternity services, and ambulatory and allied health services.
