Advisory Councils

Last updated 18 August 2026
Advisory Councils
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Brisbane South PHN is supported by two advisory councils: the Clinical Council and the Community Council. 

The councils provide independent advice to the Board and Executive Leadership Team, ensuring that local clinical expertise, consumer experiences and community perspectives inform PHN planning, investment, commissioning and service improvement activities. 

Together, the councils help Brisbane South PHN understand the health needs of our community, identify opportunities to improve the health system, and support the delivery of coordinated, accessible and person-centred care. 

Each council comprises up to 20 members, including a Chair and representatives from local hospital services. Council members meet quarterly, including one joint meeting each year between the Board, Clinical Council and Community Council. Membership terms are typically three years, with the opportunity to apply for a further term. 

Members of Brisbane South PHN's Community Advisory Council and Clinical Advisory Council came together in August 2026 for their annual joint meeting to discuss priorities and opportunities for improving health outcomes across the region.

The Clinical Council and Community Council work together to ensure Brisbane South PHN’s decisions are informed by both clinical expertise and the lived experiences of our community.  

Clinical Advisory Council

The Clinical Council is a GP-led advisory body that provides expert clinical advice to Brisbane South PHN’s Board and Executive Leadership Team on local health needs, priorities and opportunities to improve health outcomes. 

The Clinical Council includes a range of health professionals, including general practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health representatives, specialists and hospital representatives. Members provide clinical perspectives to support evidence-informed decision-making and ensure PHN activities reflect the needs of patients and the local health system.  

As independent advisors to the Board and CEO, the Clinical council's role is to: 

  • advising on local health needs and priorities 
    Providing practical, evidence-informed clinical insights to guide service planning and investment decisions. 

  • improving coordination and effectiveness of care 
    Identifying what is working well, where gaps or risks exist, and recommending improvements to programs and care pathways. 

  • acting as clinical leaders and connectors 
    Building relationships with clinicians and services across the region, representing local clinical perspectives, and sharing agreed priorities with the primary care sector.  

Who can join the Clinical Advisory Council?  

To be eligible for Clinical Advisory Council membership, you will need to:   

  • work in the Brisbane South PHN region  

  • have a clinical background    

  • want to improve the local health system in our region.

Community Advisory Council

The Community Council ensures that the voices, experiences and perspectives of consumers, carers and the broader community inform Brisbane South PHN’s decisions and priorities. 

Members bring diverse community experiences and insights to help ensure that health services are designed around the needs, expectations and experiences of the people who use them. 

As independent advisors to the Board and CEO, the Community council's role is to:  

  • advising on local health needs and priorities 
    Providing insights based on lived experience, local knowledge, and community feedback to inform planning and investment decisions. 

  • improving coordination and access to care 
    Identifying what is working well, where gaps or barriers exist, and how services can be better designed and connected. 

  • acting as community leaders and connectors 
    Building relationships across the community, representing diverse perspectives, and sharing agreed priorities back with community networks.  

Who can join the Community Council?   

To be eligible for Community Advisory Council membership, you will need to:   

  • live in the Brisbane South PHN region  

  • represent diverse community voices, including patients and carers   

  • have strong community engagement skills and be actively engaged with local community  

  • have sound knowledge of local primary health issues.

Annual Membership Recruitment

Recruitment for new advisory council members opens annually in early September, with a four-week period to submit an expression of interest.  

If you are interested in joining one of our advisory councils, please visit our Latest News section from September onwards for details about upcoming opportunities, including a link to the expression of interest application form.  

For further information about our councils, contact us at [email protected]