News
Now it is easier to record the cultural background of your patients
01 Aug 2024
Multicultural health
General Practice
Recent upgrades to Best Practice now include significant changes for recording the cultural demographics of your patients. Learn how you can now more accurately record your patients' cultural data.
Mater's Multicultural Health Coordination Program secures funding to continue
01 Jul 2024
Multicultural health
The Multicultural Health Coordination Program (MHCP) supports people from multicultural backgrounds who have complex health and wellbeing needs. Read more about the Program and available referral pathways.
World Refugee Week 2024: Caring for people of refugee background
18 Jun 2024
Multicultural health
Every day, millions of people worldwide flee their home countries in search of safety and freedom. Discover how we are supporting practices across our region to provide care for people of refugee background.
Free screening mammograms for your eligible patients
13 May 2024
General Practice
Multicultural health
The BreastScreen Queensland mobile van is currently in Eagleby until 11 July 2024. Your patients could be eligible for free screening mammograms. Read more to learn how to make a booking.
Harmony Week 2024: Support for multicultural health
19 Mar 2024
Multicultural health
General Practice
First Nations health
Nursing
Pharmacy
As we celebrate Harmony Week, take a moment to learn how our Multicultural Health team can support your practice in caring for people from multicultural backgrounds.
Diabetes management during Ramadan
22 Jan 2024
General Practice
Multicultural health
The Islamic month for fasting (Ramadan) begins in mid-March this year. Logan Hospital is running diabetes preparation clinics in the lead up to Ramadan, to help prepare patients with diabetes who choose to fast.
World Refugee Week reflections: Supporting accessible primary health care for refugees
21 Jun 2023
General Practice
Multicultural health
This World Refugee Week, we reflect on the theme ‘Finding Freedom’ to consider the unique challenges encountered by people of refugee backgrounds and how we can help overcome their barriers to health.
Working together to support multicultural communities in our region
13 Feb 2023
Multicultural health
We are working collaboratively with local community service providers and representatives to develop a unified approach to improving health outcomes for the Pasifika and Māori community in our region.