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Measles alert for locations in Brisbane
17 Apr 2025
Featured Post
Community health
Queensland Health has issued a measles alert following confirmed cases of the disease at separate locations in Brisbane. Health workers are advised to be alert for symptoms of measles.
Redland Hospital's Paediatric Emergency Department is now 24/7
08 Apr 2025
Community health
Redland Hospital’s Paediatric Emergency Department (ED) is now open 24/7, giving children access to emergency care in a child-friendly space at all hours. Read on for more details.
JAFA Early Diagnosis Program: supporting health professionals to recognise and assess juvenile arthritis
27 Mar 2025
General Practice
The Early Diagnosis Program aims to support health professionals to assist them to recognise and assess juvenile arthritis and refer appropriately to a paediatric rheumatologist for a definitive diagnosis.
Care for children with ADHD — A collaborative approach between GPs and paediatricians
21 Mar 2025
General Practice
Queensland Health is experiencing significant demand for paediatric attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) services. See how GPs and pediatricians can work together to best care for children with ADHD.
Have your say on the National Maternity Workforce Strategy 2026-2036
15 Jan 2025
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.
Support for navigating through syphilis
17 Dec 2024
General Practice
Primary care clinicians across southern Queensland can now access the services of the first Nurse Navigator for Sexual Health. See how this important step can help address the syphilis public health emergency.
Childhood immunisation conversations with parents: Tools and resources for healthcare professionals
18 Oct 2024
General Practice
The Childhood Immunisation – Health professionals’ kit is designed to support healthcare professionals have conversations with parents and carers about childhood immunisation. View the kit in the full article.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day 2024
31 Jul 2024
Allied health
General Practice
This year's National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day highlights how connecting to culture, family and community is an important aspect in the life of every First Nations child.
Raising Healthy Minds app: A free tool to support parents to enhance the mental health of their children
17 Jul 2024
Community health
The free Raising Healthy Minds app can help parents and carers to enhance the mental health of children aged zero to 12 years. Learn more about the app.
Queensland Health announces rollout of Paediatric Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prevention Program
26 Mar 2024
General Practice
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.
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.
State-funded meningococcal B vaccination program for infants and adolescents begins March 2024
16 Feb 2024
General Practice
Your patients might be eligible for free menigococcal B vaccination. The program commences in March 2024. Read more about the program here.