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$20, 000 community grant opportunities in Jimboomba, Beaudesert and Flagstone – Applications now open!
08 Apr 2025
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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.
Join the Brisbane South PHN Clinical Advisory Council: Applications open now!
24 Apr 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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.
Keeping PBS medicines affordable with freeze on maximum patient costs
17 Feb 2025
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The Australian Government has introduced a freeze on the maximum patient cost for Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme (PBS) medicines. Learn more about the freeze and what this means for prescribers and patients.
Name change: Satellite hospitals become satellite health centres
06 Feb 2025
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After consultation with health experts, satellite hospitals have been renamed satellite health centres. These centres continue to deliver minor injury and illness care and outpatient services.
New Redlands Medicare Mental Health Centre is now open
24 Jan 2025
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The Redlands Medicare Mental Health Centre is now open and providing free, walk-in mental health care in the Redlands and Raby Bay area. Read on to learn more about the centre, its location and opening hours.
Health alert: Heatwave conditions for our region this January 2025
22 Jan 2025
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General Practice
Community health
From 22 January heatwave conditions are commencing across South East Queensland with low intensity heatwave conditions expected to continue into next week. Access the resources to prepare your practice and patients.
Changes to the COVID-19 Primary Care Onboarding process — Vaccine Operations Centre (VOC) to onboard primary care sites
07 Jan 2025
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As of 2 January 2025 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) will no longer onboard primary care sites to the National COVID-19 Vaccination Program (NCVP). Learn more about the next steps following this change.
Join the National Intellectual Disability Clinician Network
07 Jan 2025
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Express your interest in joining the National Intellectual Disability Clinician Network. Read on to learn how the Network will benefit health professionals working with people with intellectual disability.
Brisbane’s new Find Care Fast website — helping consumers navigate healthcare service options
10 Dec 2024
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The new FindCareFast website helps patients navigate a range of available healthcare options. Read on to see how FindCareFast can help your patients find the right care, at the right time, at the right place.
Allergic rhinitis: New digital patient support
05 Nov 2024
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Resources are available to help support your patients living with allergic rhinitis. Learn more about the free, easy-to-understand information your patients can receive directly to their inbox.
Deafness and mental health — Key resources available for health professionals
01 Nov 2024
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Resources and services are available to health professionals to improve their understanding and support for Deaf individuals, particularly around mental health. Read more about these services in the full article.
New optometry community alignment program: Submit your expression of interest (EOI)
30 Oct 2024
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General Practice
Registered optometrists and GPs are invited to express their interest in joining the Princess Alexandra Hospital Optometry Community Alignment Program. Read more about the program and its eligibility requirements.