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Measles alert for locations in Brisbane
17 Apr 2025
Featured Post
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.
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.
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.
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.
Recognising exceptional care during ex-Cyclone Alfred
01 Apr 2025
Community health
Our local aged care workforce showed incredible resilience during ex-Cyclone Alfred. Despite power outages and flooding, dedicated professionals were onsite for multiple nights to ensure resident safety and comfort.
Morningside General Practice achieves remarkable 298% increase in flu vaccination rates
01 Apr 2025
General Practice
Morningside General Practice achieved a staggering 298% increase in flu vaccinations in 2024 compared to their 2023 rates. Learn more about how they used a whole-of-practice approach to achieve this success.
First Nations resources to help support palliative care at home
28 Mar 2025
General Practice
caring@home has released updated resources to support First Nations peoples who are receiving palliative care at home. Learn more and access these new resources in the full article.
JAFA Early Diagnosis Program: supporting health professionals to recognise and assess juvenile arthritis
27 Mar 2025
General Practice
The Early Diagnosis Program aims to support health professionals to assist them to recognise and assess juvenile arthritis and refer appropriately to a paediatric rheumatologist for a definitive diagnosis.
Changes to accessing The Viewer through the Health Provider Portal (HPP)
25 Mar 2025
General Practice
On Sunday 6 April 2025, the QGov identity service used to access the Health Provider Portal will shift to the Queensland Digital Identity (QDI). Find helpful links in the full article to support this shift to QDI.
Closing soon! Applications for the 2026 RACGP Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program
25 Mar 2025
General Practice
The Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program is the most common training pathway for doctors seeking to specialise as a general practitioner (GP) in Australia. Applications close 8 April 2025.
Preparing for the upcoming changes to chronic disease management
25 Mar 2025
General Practice
Changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule items for chronic disease management will start from 1 July 2025. Join our free webinar to help your general practice prepare for these upcoming changes.
Care for children with ADHD — A collaborative approach between GPs and paediatricians
21 Mar 2025
General Practice
Queensland Health is experiencing significant demand for paediatric attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) services. See how GPs and pediatricians can work together to best care for children with ADHD.
Australian Teletrial Program webinar: A radical innovation for regional, rural and remote medicine
21 Mar 2025
General Practice
Join Dr Norman Swan and a panel of experts for a dive into the Australian Teletrial Program (ATP) and how it aims to help tackle geographical health inequity. This free webinar is RACGP and ACRRM accredited.
Domestic, family and sexual violence rates can increase after natural disasters
20 Mar 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Domestic and Family Violence Local Link Coordinators are here to help primary health care professionals support victim-survivors, particularly in the wake of ex-Cyclone Alfred.
Harmony Week 2025 — Supporting your practice to deliver culturally responsive care
18 Mar 2025
General Practice
Wishing you all a happy Harmony Week 2025! See how we can support general practices to continue to provide equitable and culturally responsive health care to patients from multicultural backgrounds.
National Advance Care Planning Week 2025 — Free resources for practitioners and patients
17 Mar 2025
Allied health
General Practice
Helpful resources are available to support health professionals when informing and educating their patients about advance care planning options specific to their needs. Learn more in the full article.
Managing mental health and wellbeing in times of disaster
12 Mar 2025
General Practice
The impacts of extreme weather events like ex-Cylcone Alfred can have long-term effects on mental health and wellbeing. Learn more about available mental health support for patients and primary health workers.
PBS support measures for patients and pharmacies in declared disaster areas after ex-Cyclone Alfred
12 Mar 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) arrangements are in place to support people affected by ex-Cyclone Alfred to continue to access their essential medicines. Read more about the arrangements in the full article.
Public health advice for healthcare providers in the wake of ex-Cyclone Alfred
10 Mar 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Queensland Health and Metro South Public Health Unit advise primary healthcare providers to remain alert to emergent health concerns resulting from the impacts of ex-Cyclone Alfred. Read the full update here.
Cyclone Alfred: Primary healthcare update 2
07 Mar 2025
Community health
General Practice
Allied health
Read our latest update for primary health care providers in our region. This information is current as of Tuesday 11 March 2025.
Keep the community up to date with your service availability during and after ex-Cyclone Alfred
07 Mar 2025
General Practice
Allied health
The National Health Services Directory (NHSD) guide steps you through updating your practice’s details in the NHSD. If your service is impacted by ex-Cyclone Alfred, please update your listing as soon as possible.
Cyclone Alfred: Advice for healthcare providers in the Brisbane South PHN region
03 Mar 2025
Community health
General Practice
Allied health
Primary health care providers are urged to prepare for Cyclone Alfred. Find links to essential information and disaster preparedness resources for primary health care providers in the full article.