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Expression of interest now open: 3 new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics announced in our region
06 Aug 2025
Featured Post
General Practice
PHN news
Brisbane South PHN is now accepting expression of interest (EOI) applications for 3 new Medicare UCCs in our region. Details on how to express your interest and submit an application are in the full article.
Free hearing screening for eligible patients aged 9 months to 16 years
12 Aug 2025
Allied health
General Practice
Community Hearing Screening Clinics offer free hearing screening for eligible children and young people aged from 9 months to 16 years. Read on to learn more about the free service or make a screening appointment.
Health professionals are invited to provide input on puberty blockers for independent review
16 Jun 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Primary healthcare professionals can contribute to an independent review of the prescribing of puberty blockers and gender-affirming therapies in Queensland’s public paediatric gender services.
Free online learning modules available: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Protection for Infants
12 May 2025
General Practice
Allied health
The free education modules developed by Benchmarque Group provide participants with the skills and knowledge to work directly with families, parents and patients to help increase understanding of RSV.
Paediatric Sepsis Week 2025 — Free training, education and resources for clinicians, children and families
23 Apr 2025
General Practice
Sepsis can be difficult to diagnose in children and infants. Clinical tools, education, training and resources are available to help clinicians screen, recognise and treat sepsis using best practice guidelines.
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.