News
National Reconciliation Week 2025: Support reconciliation through culturally safe healthcare initiatives
26 May 2025
General Practice
General Practices can take steps towards reconciliation through their commitment to the health and wellbeing of First Nations peoples and communities. Read on to learn about local First Nations health initiatives.
Communique on Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
19 May 2025
General Practice
With over 2000 Australians expected to travel to Saudi Arabia for religious reasons in June, Queensland Health advises clinicians to be alert to and inform patients of Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).
Launch of statewide health pathways in adult trans health and gender-affirming hormone therapy
19 May 2025
General Practice
Care pathways for adult trans health and gender-affirming hormone therapy will be launched to support GPs to provide inclusive care for adult trans and gender-diverse people. Learn more about the upcoming launch..
Have your say on the new medical imaging accreditation scheme
16 May 2025
General Practice
Allied health
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking feedback from health professionals on the Australian Safety and Quality Medical Imaging Accreditation (ASQMIA) Scheme proposal.
National Palliative Care Week 2025 — Enhancing community-based end-of-life care
13 May 2025
General Practice
Allied health
National Palliative Care Week 2025 runs from 11 to 17 May. This week, join the discussion, share palliative care resources and education materials, and help enhance person-centred care. See more in the full article.
Free online learning modules available: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Protection for Infants
12 May 2025
General Practice
Allied health
The free education modules developed by Benchmarque Group provide participants with the skills and knowledge to work directly with families, parents and patients to help increase understanding of RSV.
New online: Self-guided Quality Improvement (QI) activities now available to support your practice
08 May 2025
General Practice
Discover our new online range of self-paced Quality Improvement (QI) activities to help your general practice meet accreditation and PIP QI Incentive requirements and to support improving patient health outcomes.
Clinical alert: Multiple drug-resistant shigella sonnei
06 May 2025
General Practice
A drug-resistant strain of shigella sonnei infection in cases of gastroenteritis have been reported. Queensland Health advises clinicians be alert to patients who present with acute gastrointestinal symptoms.
Focussed Psychological Strategies: $600 subsidy available for eligible GPs
30 Apr 2025
General Practice
The General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration is offering eligible GPs a $600 reimbursement that covers part of the cost of completing accredited Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training.
Join Dr Paresh Dawda for a General Practice in Aged Care Incentive quarter 3 wrap-up session
29 Apr 2025
General Practice
The third assessment quarter of the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive finished on 31 March 2025. Join our quarter 3 wrap-up session to discuss key learnings from the last quarter.
Influenced: How to help patients navigate health misinformation and disinformation
29 Apr 2025
General Practice
From social media myths to viral ‘wellness’ tips, patients are more influenced than ever. GP Dr Peter Adkins shares practical ways to counter misinformation in the consulting room.
Reducing mental health stigma among people from Afghanistan
25 Apr 2025
General Practice
People from Afghanistan have developed 2 videos about addressing mental health stigma in Dari and Pashto with English subtitles. View the videos and find more multicultural health resources in the full article.
Join the Brisbane South PHN Clinical Advisory Council: Applications open now!
24 Apr 2025
PHN news
General Practice
Allied health
We’re looking for community-minded individuals to join our Clinical Advisory Council. Read on to learn more about these paid positions.
Paediatric Sepsis Week 2025 — Free training, education and resources for clinicians, children and families
23 Apr 2025
General Practice
Sepsis can be difficult to diagnose in children and infants. Clinical tools, education, training and resources are available to help clinicians screen, recognise and treat sepsis using best practice guidelines.
Upskill your primary healthcare career through specialised courses from UNE Partnerships
22 Apr 2025
General Practice
UNE Partnerships offer specialised courses in Medical Reception, Medical Practice Assisting, Health Administration and Leadership in Healthcare Practice. Learn more about these courses in the full article.
Viral Hepatitis Mapping Project — National report data available now
22 Apr 2025
General Practice
View new data from the latest Viral Hepatitis Mapping Project: National Reports. The reports provide insight into the prevalence, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of hepatitis B and C in Australia.
Changes to in-home aged care: The new Support at Home program starts 1 July 2025
17 Apr 2025
General Practice
Allied health
The new Support at Home program will replace the Home Care Packages Program and Short-Term Restorative Care Programme from 1 July 2025. Read more about the upcoming changes to in-home aged care in the full article.
Supporting medication safety in aged care: the Aged Care On-Site Pharmacist initiative
17 Apr 2025
Allied health
The Aged Care On-Site Pharmacist (ACOP) initiative provides funding to support dedicated pharmacists working within aged care homes to improve medication use and resident care. Learn more about this initiative.
Measles alert for locations in Brisbane
17 Apr 2025
Community health
Queensland Health has issued a measles alert following confirmed cases of the disease at separate locations in Brisbane. Health workers are advised to be alert for symptoms of measles.
Support for GPs and mental health practitioners to enhance your LGBTIQA+ inclusive care
15 Apr 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Support and resources are available to enhance LGBTIQA+ inclusive care in your practice. Read the full article to learn more about free learning modules and a community of practice for primary health care workers.
Become a University of Queensland GP Teacher in 2025: Help shape the future of general practice
09 Apr 2025
General Practice
Learn how providing clinical placements for students in your general practice can attract CPD and PIP benefits. Read on to register your interest.
Redland Hospital's Paediatric Emergency Department is now 24/7
08 Apr 2025
Community health
Redland Hospital’s Paediatric Emergency Department (ED) is now open 24/7, giving children access to emergency care in a child-friendly space at all hours. Read on for more details.
$20, 000 community grant opportunities in Jimboomba, Beaudesert and Flagstone – Applications now open!
08 Apr 2025
PHN news
The Jimboomba Community Wellbeing Grants will help local groups fund projects and initiatives that are culturally relevant, accessible, and effective in improving mental health outcomes for people in the region.
Have your say! Help strengthen social services in Queensland
03 Apr 2025
Allied health
Queensland’s peak body for the social service sector asks social service workers to provide feedback about their experiences. Your responses will help provide an evidence base to advocate for government change.
Name change: Head to Health is now Medicare Mental Health
01 Apr 2025
Allied health
General Practice
From Monday 31 March 2025, Head to Health services are being rebranded to align with the Medicare Mental Health brand. All other aspects of the services will remain the same. Read more about the name change.