News
Management of type 2 diabetes: A handbook for general practice
14 Nov 2024
General Practice
Nursing
Launched on World Diabetes Day 2024, the updated Management of type 2 diabetes: A handbook for general practice is now available for primary healthcare providers. Access the handbook in the full article.
Mental health decision-making support for GPs — Remunerated training is available
13 Nov 2024
General Practice
Brisbane South PHN delivers training on how to best use the Initial Assessment and Referral-Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST). The tool helps practitioners determine an appropriate level of care for their patients.
Queensland Health invites GPs to have a say on a new name for satellite hospitals
13 Nov 2024
General Practice
Community health
General practitioners are invited to have their say on renaming the state’s 7 satellite hospitals to ensure the role they play within the broader healthcare network in Queensland is better understood for all.
GP health alert: Health complaints related to odour from the Swanbank Industrial Area
11 Nov 2024
General Practice
Mental health
Residents in odour-affected areas report impacts to their wellbeing. The Ipswich Medicare Mental Health Centre (IMMHC) is providing free mental health support for affected adults. Read on for more information.
Important update for practices using Primary Sense: New Data Sharing and Software License Agreement (DSL) requirements
07 Nov 2024
General Practice
There is a new Primary Sense Data Sharing and Software License Agreement (DSL). The new agreement will need to be signed by all practices who have Primary Sense. Brisbane South PHN can assist you with the new DSA.
Inala Primary Care named 'Medicare Champions' at the Stronger Medicare Awards
07 Nov 2024
General Practice
Inala Primary Care has been recognised for its significant contribution to the health of their community, delivering wrap-around care to some of Queensland’s most disadvantaged patients with complex health needs.
How to make the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive work for your practice
06 Nov 2024
General Practice
The first assessment quarter of the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive concluded on 30 September 2024. Join our quarter 1 wrap-up session to discuss key learnings from the first quarter.
Deafness and mental health — Key resources available for health professionals
01 Nov 2024
General Practice
Disability
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
Allied health
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.
Update for General Practitioners: Home fetal heart monitors (dopplers)
29 Oct 2024
General Practice
Important information regarding home-use fetal heart monitors (dopplers) is available for General Practitioners who care for pregnant patients. Read the full article.
Have your say on the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive — Interactive webinar for general practices
28 Oct 2024
Aged care
General Practice
The first assessment quarter of the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive has concluded on 30 September 2024. Join our interactive webinar for general practices to share their experiences with the incentive.
Scholarships available for General Practitioner education
23 Oct 2024
General Practice
8 scholarships are available to attend the upcoming Diabetes Symposium 2024. Details available in the article.
Rising mpox cases: Update for GPs
22 Oct 2024
General Practice
The Queensland Health Communicable Diseases Branch has confirmed that as of 20 September 2024, there have been 51 confirmed cases of mpox notified in Queensland since 1 January 2024. Read on for more mpox support.
World Osteoporosis Day: Resources available for your practice
21 Oct 2024
General Practice
Aged care
World Osteoporosis Day resources are available for your practice to help promote bone health and prevention efforts to your patients. Find more osteoporosis support and resources in the full article.
Childhood immunisation conversations with parents: Tools and resources for healthcare professionals
18 Oct 2024
General Practice
First Nations health
Pharmacy
The Childhood Immunisation – Health professionals’ kit is designed to support healthcare professionals have conversations with parents and carers about childhood immunisation. View the kit in the full article.
Primary health care nursing and midwifery survey — Have your say
14 Oct 2024
Allied health
Nursing
General Practice
If you're a nurse or midwife working outside of a hospital, APNA's annual workforce survey is now open for your input. Learn more about the survey and its incentives in the full article.
‘Could it be Syphilis?’ — Access the free clinical indicator tool for healthcare providers
10 Oct 2024
General Practice
The ‘Could it be Syphilis?’ resource is a comprehensive, one-page clinical indicator tool designed for healthcare workers to confidently navigate syphilis testing, diagnosis and treatment.
More medicines available for 60-day prescriptions
10 Oct 2024
General Practice
Pharmacy
Nursing
Almost 300 Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines are now available for 60-day prescriptions. Access the list of medicines available for 60-day prescribing in the full article.
Updated interpreter guide for primary care professionals
08 Oct 2024
CALD communities
General Practice
Our free guide to engaging interpreting services for primary care health professionals working in private practice has been updated. This guide can show you how easy it is to engage and work with interpreters.
Your input matters! Consultation on the RACGP Accreditation Standards for General Practices now open
03 Oct 2024
General Practice
By providing your feedback on the draft of the Standards for General Practices (sixth edition), you can ensure that your voice is heard on key accreditation issues that affect your practice and patients.
Building capacity to support people with intellectual disability: Opportunity now open for general practices
03 Oct 2024
General Practice
Nursing
Disability
This capacity building project enables practice nurses to complete health assessments tailored to the needs of patients with intellectual disability. Read more to see how your practice can participate.
Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) — Free support for health professionals and their patients
02 Oct 2024
General Practice
NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia (NECA) provides health professionals with resources and training for supporting patients with neuroendocrine tumours (NETs). Learn more about these resources in the full article.
Teaching incentives available to general practice: Consider teaching a UQ medical student in 2025
02 Oct 2024
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.
Updates to the Health Provider Portal (HPP): QGov will transition to Queensland Digital Identity
30 Sep 2024
General Practice
Upcoming changes will affect how you log in to Queensland Government online services to access the Health Provider Portal (HPP). Learn more about these changes in the full article.
Free GP training on Advance care planning (ACP) and voluntary assisted dying (VAD)
24 Sep 2024
Aged care
General Practice
GPs can register their interest in free training opportunities that have been designed to enhance their understanding of end-of-life care, advanced care planning (ACP) and voluntary assisted dying (VAD).