News
Have your say on the National Maternity Workforce Strategy 2026-2036
15 Jan 2025
Nursing
Child, youth and families
General Practice
GPs, midwives, obstetricians, and allied health practitioners working in maternity care are invited to have their say on the National Maternity Workforce Strategy. Learn more about the Strategy in the full article.
Mpox vaccinations — Updates to clinical guidance
06 Jan 2025
General Practice
Nursing
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) wishes to advise General Practitioners and other vaccine providers of the updated recommendations for mpox prevention. View the ATAGI clinical guidance.
Help improve palliative care for people with an intellectual disability
13 Dec 2024
Aged care
Disability
Nursing
General Practice
Free resources are available to help you provide quality palliative care to people with an intellectual disability. Access the free resources in the full article.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine available for eligible pregnant women under the NIP in 2025
13 Dec 2024
General Practice
Nursing
The Australian Government has announced that the Abrysvo vaccine for the prevention of RSV will be available to eligible pregnant women under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) in 2025. Read on to learn more..
Vaccine management and storm readiness
13 Dec 2024
General Practice
Pharmacy
Nursing
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Prompts for End-of-Life Planning now available: a new practitioner guide to conversations on planning the last 12 months of life
20 Sep 2024
Aged care
General Practice
Nursing
The former Palliative and End-Of-Life Care Framework – Last 12 Months of Life has undergone an update, including a name change to Prompts for End-of-Life Planning (PELP) Framework. Read more about these changes.
New vape law changes in Australia may see increase in patients seeking a prescription
15 Jul 2024
General Practice
Nursing
Until Monday 30 September 2024, all patients will need a prescription from a GP or nurse practitioner to purchase vapes containing nicotine. Read how this change might affect your practice.
Host student nurses for clinical placement hours — Inspire students to choose a career in primary health care
25 Jun 2024
General Practice
Nursing
Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) is looking for primary health care teams passionate about their field to host undergraduate and postgraduate student nurses for clinical placement hours.
New toolkits are available for primary care clinicians providing early medical abortion
20 Jun 2024
General Practice
Pharmacy
Nursing
New toolkits are available for primary care clinicians providing early medical abortion. Join AusCAPPS to get free access from their Resource Library.
Dinner event with Dr Paresh Dawda: General Practice in Aged Care Incentive
11 Jun 2024
General Practice
Nursing
Join us in conversation with Dr Paresh Dawda (Presantia Health) at the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive dinner event, on July 30, to learn what this new incentive means for your practice and patients.
Heart Week 2024: Let's promote heart health awareness
03 May 2024
General Practice
Nursing
Heart Week 2024 runs this week from 6 to 12 May, and healthcare providers are encouraged to engage their patients in discussions about heart health and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Free resources are available now.
Update: Change to notifications for acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD)
03 May 2024
General Practice
First Nations health
Nursing
From Monday 29 April 2024, notifications for Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) are managed by Public Health Units across the state.
World Immunisation Week 2024: Is your practice ready for flu season?
22 Apr 2024
General Practice
Nursing
Community health
World Immunisation Week begins Wednesday 24 April. Learn more about how Brisbane South PHN supports general practices and other primary care vaccine providers to increase immunisation coverage within our region.
Queensland Health announces rollout of Paediatric Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prevention Program
26 Mar 2024
General Practice
Nursing
Pharmacy
First Nations health
Beginning May 2024, the Queensland Paediatric Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prevention (QPRSVP) Program will provide free Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunisation to eligible Queensland children. Learn more.
Health alert: Pertussis (Whooping cough)
21 Mar 2024
Community health
Nursing
Pharmacy
General Practice
Queensland Health asks clinicians to be alert for signs and symptoms of pertussis, particularly in patients who have had contact with confirmed cases. Report notifiable conditions promptly to Metro South Health.
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.
Expression of Interest: Improve patient-practitioner communication
06 Mar 2024
Nursing
General Practice
The Effective Efficient Engagement project, an initiative by Brisbane South PHN, is seeking participants to help improve patient-practitioner communication during health appointments.
New for Practice Nurses! Brisbane South PHN launches Nurse Network meetings for free peer support
28 Feb 2024
Nursing
General Practice
Practice Nurses are welcomed to our inaugural Nurse Network event on 19 March 2024. Join us to connect with your peers and find support from mentors, coordinated by Brisbane South PHN. Read on for more information.
Building Nurse Capacity program: $12,000 incentives
05 Feb 2024
Nursing
General Practice
Applications close Friday 9 February 2024. Submit an Expression of Interest to take part in the program.
Primary Health Nurses Day 2024: Celebrating and supporting practice nurses in our region
31 Jan 2024
Nursing
Did you know that Brisbane South PHN has a Practice Nurse Support Program that delivers ongoing support, advice, and mentoring to new graduates and nurses new to primary care? Learn more about its benefits here.