Health Equity Awards Honour Leaders Driving Better Health Outcomes

On Saturday 22 August, we celebrated the people and organisations making a real difference in the lives of communities across our region at the 2026 Health Equity Awards.

The night was an opportunity to recognise initiatives that are improving access, strengthening equity and delivering better health outcomes for people and communities throughout Adelaide.

It brought together leaders from across the health sector, government and community, including Member for Boothby Louise Miller-Frost MP and South Australian Minister for Health and Wellbeing Blair Boyer.

This year, we celebrated six organisations for their innovative and impactful approaches to improving health equity.

The 2026 Health Equity Awards winners are:

• Skylight Mental Health - Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS), which provides free, after-hours mental health support delivered by people with lived experience of mental health challenges
• Mission Australia - The Integrated Family Case Work Model addresses a critical gap in alcohol and other drug services by supporting the entire family and support network, rather than focusing solely on the individual experiencing substance use challenges
• Pasadena Medical -  Supported through Adelaide PHN's Flourish Primary Care Innovation Grant, Pasadena Medical is Improving Chronic Condition Management and Health Equity through Community Engagement, strengthening access to chronic disease management for culturally diverse communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage
• Statewide Eating Disorder Service - The Right Care, Right Place Project is strengthening the health system's ability to identify and respond to eating disorders earlier and more effectively
• Uniting Communities - The Streetlink Plus Primary Health Clinic delivers accessible primary healthcare to people experiencing homelessness in the Port Adelaide Enfield region
• The ACT Centre - The Aboriginal Mental Health Treatment Program removes barriers to mental health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by providing culturally safe, flexible and accessible support

From strengthening mental health services and chronic disease care to supporting families, improving eating disorder pathways, reaching people experiencing homelessness, and delivering culturally responsive care, each winner is creating meaningful change where it matters most.

To highlight the work of each organisation, Mackbel Films produced six engaging videos that were featured on the night, showcasing their impact through powerful storytelling.

Each winner also received a specially designed trophy created by Josh Rankine, owner of EtchTech Designs and a proud Ngarrindjeri man living on Kaurna Country.

These award-winning initiatives highlight the vital role primary healthcare providers play in addressing inequities and improving access to care. Adelaide PHN is proud to support and celebrate organisations that are leading the way in creating healthier communities and a more equitable health system.

For more highlights from the evening and the videos for each winner, CLICK HERE.