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New lung cancer screening pilot: help us support early detection and treatment
19 Jun 2025
Featured Post
General Practice
Brisbane South PHN will launch a lung cancer screening pilot aimed at improving the early detection of lung cancer in general practice. Read on to learn more and express your interest.
General practice: quick updates for week beginning 30 June 2025
25 Jun 2025
General Practice
In this week's updates, prepare for upcoming chronic condition management changes by registering patients for MyMedicare, attend an update on immunisation and check out our new, self-paced QI activities.
Changes to Chronic Conditions Management take effect tomorrow: What do you need to do on 1 July 2025?
25 Jun 2025
General Practice
Allied health
From 1 July 2025, changes to the MBS Chronic Conditions Management Arrangements in primary care will come into effect. Find helpful links and resources in the full article to support your practice with the changes.
General practice: quick updates for week beginning 23 June 2025
20 Jun 2025
General Practice
Register for the GPACI Q4 wrap up event, tell us how you use electronic prescriptions and find out how your practice's immunisation coverage compares.
Enhancing end-of-life care through collaboration: ELDAC Linkages Program now open for expression of interest
18 Jun 2025
General Practice
Allied health
The End of Life Directions for Aged Care (ELDAC) Linkages Program can help aged care providers strengthen their approach to palliative care and advance care planning. Read on to learn more about available grants.
Supporting GPs to provide quality end-of-life care: A joint initiative by Brisbane South PHN and QVAD Support and Pharmacy Service
17 Jun 2025
General Practice
A joint project between Brisbane South PHN and the Queensland Voluntary Assisted Dying Support and Pharmacy Service (QVAD SPS) is providing resource packs to around 800 practices. Learn more about the project.
Health professionals are invited to provide input on puberty blockers for independent review
16 Jun 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Primary healthcare professionals can contribute to an independent review of the prescribing of puberty blockers and gender-affirming therapies in Queensland’s public paediatric gender services.
General practice: quick updates for week beginning 16 June 2025
12 Jun 2025
General Practice
Learn about the changes to chronic conditions management, support for vaccination recall and learn how shared medical appointments might benefit your practice and patients.
World Refugee Week 2025: Learn about the primary health care journey of people from refugee backgrounds
11 Jun 2025
General Practice
This Refugee Week (15 to 21 June 2025), we invite clinicians working with people from refugee background to the free Refugee Health Journey in Primary Care online event. Event registration link in full article.
Update for general practitioners on availability of Praziquantel (Biltricide) for treatment of schistosomiasis
09 Jun 2025
General Practice
As of 31 March 2025, praziquantel manufacture by Bayer has ceased in Australia with no current formulation available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Read more about the current praziquantel options.
General practice: quick updates for week beginning 9 June 2025
06 Jun 2025
General Practice
Final opportunity for reimbursement to attend IAR training, register for our upcoming WIP webinar and check out the new interactive diabetes report.
Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) for mental health — Don’t miss your last chance to attend paid IAR-DST training
03 Jun 2025
General Practice
Payment eligibility for Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool training ends Monday 30 June 2025. Register for a training session before the cut-off date. Learn more in the full article.
Open Doors Youth Service and Brisbane South PHN have partnered to help provide safe and affirming services for young LGBTIQA+SB people
03 Jun 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Brisbane South PHN is proud to help support with Open Doors Youth Service Inc. to improve the mental health and wellbeing outcomes of young LGBTIQA+SB peoples in our region. Learn more in the full article.
General practice: quick updates for week beginning 2 June 2025
02 Jun 2025
General Practice
Check this week’s key updates for Brisbane South GPs: Primary Sense, MyMedicare deadlines, PIP-QI support, vaccine training, research opportunities, and PHN program news for your practice.
Brisbane's Paediatric ADHD Collaborative Care Pathway has launched
02 Jun 2025
General Practice
The Brisbane Paediatric ADHD Collaborative Care Pathway is designed to support general practitioners (GPs) to play a greater role in the assessment and treatment of paediatric ADHD. Learn more about the launch.
Access the new Opioid Safety Toolkit — A free resource for you and your patients
30 May 2025
Allied health
General Practice
The new Opioid Safety Toolkit is an evidence-based, online interactive resource designed to improve health literacy for people taking prescription opioids for chronic pain. Learn more in the full article.
Queensland MenB Vaccination Program update: First Nations patients of all ages are now eligible
29 May 2025
General Practice
Allied health
The Queensland MenB Vaccination Program provides free meningococcal B (menB) vaccines to eligible Queensland residents. Learn more about the changes to eligibility that now include First Nations peoples of all ages.
Changes to MBS Chronic Disease Management Arrangements: Join our free webinar and stay prepared
29 May 2025
General Practice
Allied health
The MBS Chronic Disease Management Arrangements will change from Tuesday 1 July 2025. Join nationally renowned GPs, Dr Walid Jammal and Dr Paresh Dawda in a free webinar for practical guidance on how to prepare.
Join a free educational evening focused on the management of women’s health issues in primary care
27 May 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Join endocrinologist Dr Melissa Katz and Jess Taylor, CEO of QENDO, for a free educational event focused on women's health issues. Dinner and drinks will be provided. Read more about the event in the full article.
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.
Join the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive Quarter 4 Wrap-up dinner with Dr Paresh Dawda
26 May 2025
General Practice
If you work at a general practice that is participating or considering participation in the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive, this event is a valuable opportunity to connect, share, and learn alongside peers.
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.