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.
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.
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.
Paid opportunities now available — Host student nurses for clinical placement hours, help existing nurses re-enter the workforce
17 Jun 2026
General Practice
Allied health
Opportunities for primary care teams to host student nurses as well as nurses re-entering the workforce are now available. Hosting workplaces are paid for their time. Read on to learn more.
RSV infections are on the rise – Now is the time to immunise
10 Jun 2026
Allied health
General Practice
Since mid-May 2026, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections have increased sharply in our local region. Read on for support and resources to help improve RSV vaccination rates.
Services and support to help carers
20 May 2026
Allied health
General Practice
The healthcare you provide to your patients will sometimes be complemented by the support an unpaid carer provides. See available supports and services you can share with your patients who are carers.
Free training: End-of-life law for GPs
08 May 2026
General Practice
Join a free webinar for general practitioners and aged care health professionals to learn about end-of-life decision-making laws and how these laws effect end-of-life care and palliative care for patients.
Dementia care guide: Supporting transitions between residential age care and hospital
12 Mar 2026
General Practice
Allied health
Dementia Support Australia have created a dementia care guide to help support the transition between hospital and aged care facilities or home. Read on to access the free guide and other dementia support resources.
Support kit for GPs providing quality palliative care
09 Mar 2026
General Practice
The CareSearch GP Kit offers evidence-based tools to guide your care for patients and their families. Access the free kit for advice on planning care, managing symptoms, supporting dying patients and more.
National Advance Care Planning Week: 16 to 22 March 2026
06 Mar 2026
Allied health
General Practice
Advance care planning (ACP) helps improve end-of-life care. Read on to learn more about ACP and find helpful resources for health professionals and patients.
Free resources, tools and interpreting support to help deliver inclusive aged care
04 Mar 2026
Allied health
General Practice
Information for aged care providers about diversity-related programs, services and resources (including translating and interpreting services) has been compiled into one helpful booklet. Access the booklet now.
First RACH breakfast of 2026: Aged Care Act and palliative care in practice
21 Jan 2026
Allied health
General Practice
Residential aged care home (RACH) leadership and clinical staff are invited to the Residential Aged Care Leadership Networking Breakfast. Read more about the event and register your attendance in the full article.
Improved patient outcomes through collaborations with carers — Free resource for healthcare professionals
04 Dec 2025
General Practice
Allied health
The free Working with Carers guide provides practical steps for clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals on building professional partnerships with carers. Access the free guide now.
Supporting older people to access the new Support at Home program: resources for GPs and primary care professionals
17 Nov 2025
General Practice
The Support at Home program has replaced the Home Care Packages program and Short-Term Restorative Care program. Access resources that outline the new changes for health professional to in-home aged care.
Access free interpreter support for Deaf and Deafblind older patients
11 Nov 2025
General Practice
Free interpreting services for eligible Deaf and Deafblind older patients are available through the National Sign Language Program. Learn more about how this free service can benefit your eligible patients.
Free CPD activities now available for GPs caring for people dying at home
11 Nov 2025
General Practice
caring@home has created 2 new, free education activities designed to support GPs in increasing their confidence in delivering community-based palliative care. See links to the free activities in the full article.
Get Ready Queensland Week 2025: Is your practice disaster-ready?
07 Oct 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Learn how primary care professionals can prepare, respond and recover in the event of a disaster and find practical steps with links to get started in the full article.
A new booking system for non-emergency patient transport is rolling out
11 Aug 2025
General Practice
The process general practices and aged care facilities use to book non-emergency patient transport will change from 1 September 2025. Learn more about the new Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) booking system.
Join a remunerated GP focus group: provide feedback on Terminal Care Management Plan template
31 Jul 2025
General Practice
General practitioners (GPs) are invited to join a remunerated GP focus group to provide their feedback on a Terminal Care Management Plan template. Details on how to express your interest in the full article.
Enhancing end-of-life care through collaboration: ELDAC Linkages Program now open for expression of interest
18 Jun 2025
General Practice
Allied health
The End of Life Directions for Aged Care (ELDAC) Linkages Program can help aged care providers strengthen their approach to palliative care and advance care planning. Read on to learn more about available grants.
Supporting GPs to provide quality end-of-life care: A joint initiative by Brisbane South PHN and QVAD Support and Pharmacy Service
17 Jun 2025
General Practice
A joint project between Brisbane South PHN and the Queensland Voluntary Assisted Dying Support and Pharmacy Service (QVAD SPS) is providing resource packs to around 800 practices. Learn more about the project.
Join the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive Quarter 4 Wrap-up dinner with Dr Paresh Dawda
26 May 2025
General Practice
If you work at a general practice that is participating or considering participation in the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive, this event is a valuable opportunity to connect, share, and learn alongside peers.
National Palliative Care Week 2025 — Enhancing community-based end-of-life care
13 May 2025
General Practice
Allied health
National Palliative Care Week 2025 runs from 11 to 17 May. This week, join the discussion, share palliative care resources and education materials, and help enhance person-centred care. See more in the full article.
Join Dr Paresh Dawda for a General Practice in Aged Care Incentive quarter 3 wrap-up session
29 Apr 2025
General Practice
The third assessment quarter of the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive finished on 31 March 2025. Join our quarter 3 wrap-up session to discuss key learnings from the last quarter.
Changes to in-home aged care: The new Support at Home program starts 1 July 2025
17 Apr 2025
General Practice
Allied health
The new Support at Home program will replace the Home Care Packages Program and Short-Term Restorative Care Programme from 1 July 2025. Read more about the upcoming changes to in-home aged care in the full article.
Supporting medication safety in aged care: the Aged Care On-Site Pharmacist initiative
17 Apr 2025
Allied health
The Aged Care On-Site Pharmacist (ACOP) initiative provides funding to support dedicated pharmacists working within aged care homes to improve medication use and resident care. Learn more about this initiative.