On Wednesday 11 September, the Queensland PHNs joined with the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) to sign an historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Canberra at the National PHN Conference. This MOU signing saw leaders from all seven PHNs...
The somewhat daunting task of calling an ambulance is now a lot easier for migrants who’ve recently moved to Queensland thanks to the release of an educational virtual reality video. The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) has partnered with Brisbane South PHN, Welcome...
Chair of Brisbane South PHN, Professor Cindy Shannon, today welcomed the government’s commitment to $7.5 million over three years to expand the successful Recognise, Response, Refer program across five PHNs, including Brisbane South PHN. “We are delighted the...
Brisbane South PHN is part of a national project to help Australian seniors learn more about Government supported aged care programs and how to access them. Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care, Hon Ken Wyatt, today launched the national Aged Care Navigator...
Minister for Health the Hon Greg Hunt and Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta visited Baywest Medical Centre yesterday, one of 65 general practices who have received Brisbane South PHN’s Recognise, Respond, Refer domestic and family violence training since its launch...
Brisbane South PHN is proud to announce a new mental health program for children and young people in the Brisbane south region. The Redlands Child and Youth, Severe and Complex Mental Health Service was launched on Thursday 5 April by Minister for Rural Health Senator...
Brisbane South PHN is today announcing a new front-line training for primary health care professionals to help address domestic and family violence in the region. Recognise, Respond, Refer is an integrated health response to domestic and family violence, and seeks to...
Refugees and migrants in Brisbane South can now access specialised mental health support through a new program delivered by trained professionals from culturally diverse backgrounds. NewAccess is a free mental health coaching program developed by beyondblue and...
Brisbane South PHN has launched a new resource to encourage patients with non-urgent ailments to see their GP instead of visiting the Emergency Department (ED). The Emergency Choices website explains how the ED is not always the best option for non-urgent conditions....
