General practice: quick updates for week beginning 1 September 2025
Stay informed with Brisbane South PHN’s weekly updates for general practices.
Updates for the week beginning Monday 1 September 2025.
Find this week’s quick updates and alerts for local general practices, covering the latest sector developments, education and training events, key health system updates, funding opportunities and clinical resources relevant to our region. Updates are grouped by focus area for easy reference. For more information or tailored practice support, contact our Primary Care team at support@bsphn.org.au.
Important updates
E-consultant Endocrinology
General practitioners (GPs) in the Brisbane South PHN region can now request advice from a Metro South Health specialist through the Smart Referrals system. With the click of a button, GPs can submit a Request for Advice (RFA) to support their management of patients with diabetes and endocrinology issues.
Check out Brisbane South HealthPathways for up-to-date information on specialty advice options available in the local region.
For more support with Smart Referrals installation and training, and enquiries about Request for Advice contact the MSH GP Liaison Officer team by phone 1300 364 155 (option 2) during office hours, or email gplo_programs2@health.qld.gov.au
Free fitness-to-drive assessments for older drivers
Free on-road fitness-to-drive assessments for older drivers are now available at the Princess Alexandra (PA) Occupational Therapy Driving assessment clinic on referral from a GP. These assessments are funded by the Motor Accident Insurance Commission for a study in partnership between University of Queensland (UQ) General Practice Clinical Unit and the PA Occupational Therapy Driving assessment clinic.
Referrals to the PA for older drivers (i.e., drivers who are 75 years and older) fitness to drive assessments may be made via usual means, including Smart Referrals, and are accepted from any GP from now until the end of 2025.
Education and training
Free webinar: Discover the benefits of medical student placement in your practice — free webinar
Join speakers from University of Queensland (UQ) and Brisbane North PHN to learn about the benefits of teaching medical students in your general practice.
This free webinar will go over how your general practice can participate in UQ’s teaching program and benefit from helping the next generation of doctors pursue a career in general practice.
📍This is an online event.
🕕Wednesday 10 September 2025, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm AEST
🎯This webinar is for general practitioners and general practice staff.