New resources help clinicians have better advance care planning conversations
14 Aug 2026
Featured Post
General Practice
Support better advance care planning discussions with two new free videos for GPs, nurses and primary care professionals, covering advance care directives and practical conversation tips.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 17 August 2026
14 Aug 2026
General Practice
Register for a webinar on symptom management in the terminal phase, the Queensland Paediatric Masterclass for General Practice and share your feedback on real time prescription monitoring.
Help reduce dementia risk with new patient awareness tools and GP conversation guides
14 Aug 2026
General Practice
All Australians are being encouraged to think about brain health earlier with a national campaign. Health professionals have an important opportunity to support those conversations with patients.
Metro South Health calls for GPs to join new advisory group
07 Aug 2026
General Practice
Metro South Health is recruiting local GPs to a new advisory group bringing general practice into hospital service planning. Members meet for 2 hours every 2 months and are paid. Applications close 24 August.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 10 August 2026
07 Aug 2026
General Practice
Updated vaccination recommendations in our Pneumococcal Quality Improvement Toolkit, resources to resolve your MyMedicare issues faster online.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 3 August 2026
31 Jul 2026
General Practice
Start a new quality improvement activity to support diabetes glycaemic control. Help shape the future of local diabetes care. Gain valuable population health insights by signing up for our free practice dashboards.
Free community hearing screening for eligible patients aged 9 months to 16 years
28 Jul 2026
Allied health
General Practice
Community hearing screening clinics offer free hearing screening for eligible children and young people aged from 9 months to 16 years. See clinic locations and appointment booking details in the full article.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 27 July 2026
24 Jul 2026
General Practice
Maintain MyMedicare incentives when practice ownership changes, share your thoughts on real-time prescription monitoring, and optimise your practice's management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Join the 2026 Paediatric Masterclass for General Practice — 20 free tickets available
23 Jul 2026
General Practice
The annual Paediatric Masterclass for General Practice is being held in October 2026. Eligible GPs and practice nurses can now express their interest in receiving 1 of 20 free tickets available to attend the event.
From custody to community: Connecting people back into healthcare services after prison
21 Jul 2026
Community health
General Practice
PHN news
This story examines the collaboration between people with lived experience, healthcare services, government and non-government organisations helping to improve access to care during the transition from prison to community life.
World Hepatitis Day: How your practice can take the next step towards hepatitis elimination
21 Jul 2026
General Practice
Allied health
Access free training, resources and support to enhance testing, treatment and care for viral hepatitis.
PCOS renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) for its endocrine and metabolic impacts
21 Jul 2026
General Practice
Allied health
PCOS is now called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), reflecting its endocrine and metabolic impacts. Read on for resources to support ongoing care and patient understanding.
Public health alert: Measles (July 2026)
21 Jul 2026
General Practice
Allied health
A Public Health Alert has been issued following confirmed cases of measles at the Brisbane International Airport and Queensland Children’s Hospital's Emergency Department. See the Public Health Unit's guidance.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 20 July 2026
17 Jul 2026
General Practice
Contribute your thoughts about the future of diabetes care, support continuity of care through MyMedicare, and attend a free webinar on strengthening cyber resilience for your healthcare organisation.
Why every response matters: The 2026 Census and its role in shaping healthier communities
17 Jul 2026
Allied health
Community health
General Practice
PHNs use data to understand community needs, plan services and improve health outcomes. The 2026 census is a key data source helping ensure future healthcare is targeted where it’s needed most. Read the full story.
Improve access to free HIV self-testing
16 Jul 2026
Community health
General Practice
Regular HIV testing helps support early diagnosis, timely treatment and prevents transmission. Learn how free HIV self-test kits can help more people get tested by reducing cost, privacy and stigma barriers.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 13 July 2026
10 Jul 2026
General Practice
Free SMS recall program, access your new interactive CVD practice report and new specialities available through Mater eConsultant.
NAIDOC Week 2026: Learn from First Nations knowledge to enhance patient care
10 Jul 2026
Allied health
General Practice
NAIDOC Week highlights opportunities for health professionals to strengthen culturally safe care through First Nations knowledge, training, and programs that can enhance patient health outcomes.
Immunisation update: Changes to adult pneumococcal vaccination and AIR due/overdue rules
10 Jul 2026
General Practice
Adult pneumococcal vaccination schedules and AIR due/overdue rules for influenza and pneumococcal vaccines have changed. Review updated guidance and resources for general practitioners and vaccine providers.
Requirements for healthcare organisations caring for children — Queensland’s Reportable Conduct Scheme is now in effect
10 Jul 2026
Allied health
Community health
General Practice
The Reportable Conduct Scheme is part of Queensland’s new Child Safe Organisations Act. From 1 July 2026 many healthcare organisations are required to comply with the changes. Read on for more information.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 6 July 2026
03 Jul 2026
General Practice
Help patients to meet MyMedicare registration eligibility, see the winning bowel cancer awareness displays, and remember to check your inbox for handover letters from the hospital pharmacist navigator.
Join us as a Lived-Living Experience Advisor
01 Jul 2026
Allied health
Community health
General Practice
PHN news
Help shape local mental health, suicide prevention, and alcohol and other drug services by sharing your voice and insights as a Lived-Living Experience Advisor. Learn more about these paid opportunites.
Attend the Festival of Nursing 2026 – Meet and hear from nursing professionals from across the country
30 Jun 2026
General Practice
This year's Festival of Nursing, run by the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA), is held in Melbourne at the end of July. Use our Brisbane South PHN discount code to secure your tickets..
General practice quick updates for week beginning 29 June 2026
26 Jun 2026
General Practice
Help shape the future of diabetes care in our region, refer your patients to the bulk billing endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic, and maintain PIP QI incentive eligibility for those using Best Practice software.
Important changes to Assignment of Medicare Benefits (AoB) from 1 July 2026
26 Jun 2026
General Practice
Changes to Assignment of Benefits (AoB) commencing on 1 July 2026. Read more about these changes.
Access a free mental health resource supporting GPs care for LGBTIQA+ patients
24 Jun 2026
General Practice
The General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration has developed a new resource to assist general practitioners in providing inclusive, trauma-informed care to LGBTIQA+ patients. Access the free resource.