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Australian Teletrial Program webinar: A radical innovation for regional, rural and remote medicine
21 Mar 2025
Featured Post
General Practice
Join Dr Norman Swan and a panel of experts for a dive into the Australian Teletrial Program (ATP) and how it aims to help tackle geographical health inequity. This free webinar is RACGP and ACRRM accredited.
Brisbane South PHN welcomes Dr Faiza El-Higzi OAM as new Board Director and Community Council Chair
03 Feb 2025
PHN news
Dr Faiza joins a select panel of experienced health professionals and accomplished business experts on Brisbane South PHN’s Board of Directors, all who have a wealth of experience working in our region.
$10,000 Community Health Literacy Grants – Applications now open!
30 Jan 2025
PHN news
Community health
Brisbane South PHN is administering health literacy grants to assist communities to determine and lead responses that will support the navigation of local health services for community members.
Community grant opportunities now available – Help support victim-survivors of family and domestic violence
27 Jan 2025
Community health
PHN news
Grants of up to $20,000 are available for Queensland community-based organisations that assist victim-survivors of family and domestic violence. Read on to learn about grant eligibility and the application process.
New Redlands Medicare Mental Health Centre is now open
24 Jan 2025
General Practice
Community health
Allied health
PHN news
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.
Refugee and Asylum Seeker Occupational Therapy Program
22 Jan 2025
General Practice
PHN news
Does your practice care for patients who are of refugee-background or asylum seekers who would benefit from free occupational therapy? Learn more about the eligibility and referral requirements in the full article.
Holiday closure 2024-2025 and seasonal service information
10 Dec 2024
PHN news
Our office will be closed from end of business Tuesday 24 December 2024 and will reopen 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025. Read on for holiday operating hours and contacts for our commissioned services.
Brisbane’s new Find Care Fast website — helping consumers navigate healthcare service options
10 Dec 2024
General Practice
PHN news
Allied health
Community health
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.
New Medicare Mental Health Centre opens in Logan
06 Dec 2024
General Practice
PHN news
The Logan Medicare Mental Health Centre is open and now providing free, accessible mental health care in the Logan area. Read on to learn more about the centre.
Oxley Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens to provide free urgent care to communities in south-west Brisbane
03 Dec 2024
PHN news
General Practice
Residents in south-west Brisbane, including Inala, Darra and surrounding areas now have greater access to free, walk-in care for urgent medical conditions with the opening of Oxley Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC).
Out now! Our 2023–2024 Year in Review celebrates a year of progress through partnerships
28 Nov 2024
PHN news
Explore Brisbane South PHN’s 2023–24 Year in Review, highlighting key achievements in improving healthcare access, supporting primary care, and addressing health inequities across our region.
Local GP and general practice take top honours at RACGP Awards
28 Nov 2024
General Practice
PHN news
Brisbane South PHN joins in celebrating the success of 2024 RACGP Award winners Dr. Bruce Willett and Growlife Medical, both recognised for their outstanding contribution to our community. Read the full story.
Inala Primary Care named 'Medicare Champions' at the Stronger Medicare Awards
07 Nov 2024
General Practice
PHN news
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.
Dr Peter Adkins — celebrating 20 years of service to the region
23 Sep 2024
PHN news
In celebrating 20 years of service, we are proud to recognise the outstanding contributions of one of our Senior Clinical Advisors, Dr Peter Adkins. Read more about his remarkable story.
A new Patient Care Facilitator Service in General Practice Program is piloted in Logan
11 Sep 2024
General Practice
PHN news
The new Patient Care Facilitator Service in General Practice Program, funded by the Queensland Government, aims to strengthen care coordination for patients in Logan and Ipswich after being discharged from hospital.
Join the Brisbane South PHN Advisory Councils: Applications open now!
28 Aug 2024
PHN news
We’re looking for community-minded individuals to join our Clinical and Community Advisory Councils. Read on to learn more about these paid positions.
Expressions of interest now open: New Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Inala area)
09 Jul 2024
General Practice
PHN news
Expressions of interest (EOI) are now open to operate the new Medicare UCC. Accredited general practices and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services can submit an EOI by 12pm midday, Monday 5 August 2024.
Brisbane South PHN welcomes federal government announcement of a new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic for the region
02 Jul 2024
General Practice
PHN news
A new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) will open in the Inala area, south-west of Brisbane. The new clinic will operate 7 days a week, from 8am to 10pm, for walk-in treatment of urgent conditions. Learn more here.
World Refugee Week 2024: Caring for people of refugee background
18 Jun 2024
PHN news
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.
The Health Needs Assessment survey has been extended! Participate now to have your say on healthcare
22 Apr 2024
Community health
PHN news
Our Health Needs Assessment survey has been extended to Monday 6 May 2024. We invite health practitioners to participate in the survey. By sharing your insights, you contribute to improving healthcare in our region.
Have your say on healthcare! Participate in our Health Needs Assessment
10 Apr 2024
Community health
PHN news
We invite health practitioners to participate in the Health Needs Assessment survey. By sharing your insights, you contribute to improving the healthcare in the Brisbane south PHN and Metro South Health region.
Locals leading the way: The SMBI story of community-driven health transformation
14 Mar 2024
Community health
PHN news
A leading new approach to working with remote communities to provide accessible, culturally informed and inclusive health services and programs to children and families is championed by Brisbane South PHN.