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The Health Needs Assessment survey has been extended! Participate now to have your say on healthcare
22 Apr 2024
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Our Health Needs Assessment survey has been extended to Monday 6 May 2024. We invite health practitioners to participate in the survey. By sharing your insights, you contribute to improving healthcare in our region.
Eight Mile Plains Satellite Hospital opening soon
22 Apr 2024
General Practice
Community health
The new Eight Mile Plains Satellite Hospital is expected to open Monday 27 May 2024.
World Immunisation Week 2024: Is your practice ready for flu season?
22 Apr 2024
General Practice
Nursing
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World Immunisation Week on Wednesday 24 April 2024. Learn more about how Brisbane South PHN supports general practices and other primary care vaccine providers to increase immunisation coverage within our region.
Incentivised opportunities for GPs available: Express your interest in our 'Healthy Habits' pilot project
08 Apr 2024
General Practice
Community health
Our upcoming Healthy Habits: Prevention Clinic Pilot Project is open for expressions of interest from general practices. Learn more about this opportunity in chronic disease preventative care.
Locals leading the way: The SMBI story of community-driven health transformation
14 Mar 2024
BSPHN news
Community health
Child, youth and families
A leading new approach to working with remote communities to provide accessible, culturally informed and inclusive health services and programs to children and families is championed by Brisbane South PHN.
2024 Free Flu Vaccination Program
13 Mar 2024
General Practice
Pharmacy
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The 2024 Free Influenza Vaccination Program is now running. Free influenza vaccination is now available to all Queenslanders from 6 months of age.
Disability awareness resources and training for healthcare providers: See Me. Hear Me. Respect Me.
26 Feb 2024
General Practice
Community health
Free resources and an online disability awareness course, 'Access for All', aim to increase understanding for health providers about the barriers people with disability experience when accessing healthcare.
Health alert: Confirmed measles case in Brisbane
25 Jan 2024
Community health
General Practice
Queensland Health advises that a case of measles on Brisbane's southside area has been recorded. Find full details of the health alert here.
Disaster readiness: Free workshops available for seniors and people living with chronic health conditions
25 Jan 2024
Aged care
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Disability
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Logan City Council are delivering free Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (PCEP) workshops for seniors and all people living with chronic health conditions. Do you have patients eligible to attend? Find out here.
Closure of National Coronavirus Helpline (NCH) and Easy Vaccine Access (EVA)
23 Jan 2024
General Practice
Community health
The National Coronavirus Helpline (NCH) and Easy Vaccine Access (EVA) are no longer in service. Read more to find what services are now available to your patients.
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics open in Brisbane’s south region
19 Jan 2024
General Practice
Community health
Two Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) are now open in the Brisbane South PHN region. Medicare UCCs are funded by the Australian Government to help ease pressure on hospital emergency departments.
My Health Journal: the free, user-friendly tool helping people with dementia to manage their health
15 Jan 2024
General Practice
Community health
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This specially-designed journal helps people and their care teams to keep track of appointments, communication and important health care information in one place. Read on for more on how to order your free copies.
Health alert: Severe heatwave conditions for our region
14 Dec 2023
Community health
General Practice
Aged care
From 14 December 2023, severe heatwave conditions are commencing across South East Queensland. Read more on how to prepare your practice and patients for extreme heat conditions.
Enhancing health outcomes together: Children’s Health Queensland and Brisbane South PHN’s latest partnership pact
28 Sep 2023
Child, youth and families
Community health
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Brisbane South PHN and Children’s Health Queensland (CHQ) signed their latest Engagement Protocol, reaffirming their partnership and shared commitment to improving health and wellbeing outcomes in the region.
NAIDOC Week 2023: For Our Elders
07 Jul 2023
First Nations health
Community health
BSPHN news
NAIDOC Week is celebrated during the first week of July each year. This year’s theme, ‘For Our Elders,’ celebrates and recognises Elders’ important roles within First Nations communities.