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Changes to MBS Chronic Disease Management Arrangements: Join our free webinar and stay prepared
29 May 2025
Featured Post
General Practice
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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.
Changes to Chronic Conditions Management take effect tomorrow: What do you need to do on 1 July 2025?
25 Jun 2025
General Practice
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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.
Enhancing end-of-life care through collaboration: ELDAC Linkages Program now open for expression of interest
18 Jun 2025
General Practice
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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.
Health professionals are invited to provide input on puberty blockers for independent review
16 Jun 2025
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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.
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
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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.
Access the new Opioid Safety Toolkit — A free resource for you and your patients
30 May 2025
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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
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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.
Join a free educational evening focused on the management of women’s health issues in primary care
27 May 2025
General Practice
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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.
Have your say on the new medical imaging accreditation scheme
16 May 2025
General Practice
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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
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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
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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.
Join the Brisbane South PHN Clinical Advisory Council: Applications open now!
24 Apr 2025
PHN news
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We’re looking for community-minded individuals to join our Clinical Advisory Council. Read on to learn more about these paid positions.
Changes to in-home aged care: The new Support at Home program starts 1 July 2025
17 Apr 2025
General Practice
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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
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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.
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
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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.
Domestic, family and sexual violence rates can increase after natural disasters
20 Mar 2025
General Practice
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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.
National Advance Care Planning Week 2025 — Free resources for practitioners and patients
17 Mar 2025
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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.
PBS support measures for patients and pharmacies in declared disaster areas after ex-Cyclone Alfred
12 Mar 2025
General Practice
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Community Palliative Care Resources Pharmacy Pack — supporting home-based end-of-life care
26 Feb 2025
Allied health
Free resources are available to community pharmacists who support families and carers that provide end-of-life care for someone living at home. Read on to learn more about these free resources.
Have your say: Consultation session on mental health, suicide prevention, alcohol and other drug (MHSPAOD) treatment services
18 Feb 2025
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General Practice
General practitioners, practice nurses and practice staff are invited to share their insights in a consultation session focused on mental health, suicide prevention, alcohol and other drug treatment services.