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.
Giving children the best start: TOTs Program Playbook captures 7 years of learning to support Queensland families
14 Aug 2026
PHN news
The Thriving and On Track (TOTs) Program Playbook shares 7 years of learning from a proven local model helping children under 5 to access developmental screening and support during critical early years of childhood.
Free community hearing screening for eligible patients aged 9 months to 16 years
28 Jul 2026
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. See clinic locations and appointment booking details in the full article.
Join the 2026 Paediatric Masterclass for General Practice — 20 free tickets available
23 Jul 2026
General Practice
The annual Paediatric Masterclass for General Practice is being held in October 2026. Eligible GPs and practice nurses can now express their interest in receiving 1 of 20 free tickets available to attend the event.
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.
Requirements for healthcare organisations caring for children — Queensland’s Reportable Conduct Scheme is now in effect
10 Jul 2026
Allied health
Community health
General Practice
The Reportable Conduct Scheme is part of Queensland’s new Child Safe Organisations Act. From 1 July 2026 many healthcare organisations are required to comply with the changes. Read on for more information.
Checklist for children with infection — Helping parents and carers to recognise the signs of sepsis and get help fast
23 Jun 2026
Community health
Allied health
General Practice
The Checklist for Children with Infection aims to improve health outcomes for First Nations children. Healthcare workers are encouraged to give the checklist to the carers of any child presenting with an infection.
FluMist is now available for children aged 2 to 17 years
04 Jun 2026
Allied health
General Practice
The Queensland Government has recently expanded access to intranasal flu vaccine (FluMist), which is now available for children aged 2 to 17 years. Read on to learn more about the changes.
Resources and training to help prevent, identify, and respond to birth-related trauma
04 Jun 2026
General Practice
Perinatal training and resources are available to clinicians wanting to strengthen their knowledge of birth-related trauma and help foster safer, more supportive healthcare environments.
New Medicare expansion aims to improve speech pathology access — What GPs should know
03 Mar 2026
Allied health
General Practice
From 1 March 2026 the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) M10 group has expanded to now include stuttering, speech sound disorders, and cleft lip and/or palate. Read on to learn more about these changes.
Connecting2u (C2U) — Support for parents and carers with timely health reminders
25 Feb 2026
General Practice
Allied health
Connecting2u is a free, opt-in message program designed to help local parents and carers stay up to date with important health and developmental milestones during pregnancy and the first 5 years of a baby's life.
New changes to Queensland’s child safety laws: Is your healthcare or community organisation compliant?
05 Feb 2026
General Practice
PHN news
Allied health
Community health
The Child Safe Organisations Act came into effect on 1 October 2025. Read on to learn more about how the Act applies to primary healthcare services that provide care to children.
Thriving and On Track: How capacity building is enhancing early childhood development in Logan and Inala
24 Nov 2025
PHN news
An evaluation conducted by Griffith University analysed the TOTs model and its approach to building the capacity of early childhood educators. Read on to learn more about the evaluation.
New paediatric palliative care tool aims to reduce delayed referrals for children and their families
04 Nov 2025
General Practice
Allied health
The new Paediatric Palliative Care Decision-Making Guideline Tool helps to support health professionals to recognise when referral may be most beneficial and to encourage earlier, more confident decision-making.
2025 Paediatric Masterclass for General Practice: Be part of Queensland’s leading paediatric education event
16 Oct 2025
General Practice
General practitioners and practice nurses are invited to a full day seminar to learn about a wide range of health issues affecting children. Learn more about the 2025 Paediatric Masterclass for General Practice.
New guidelines bridge paediatric palliative care knowledge gaps
04 Sep 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Learn more about the new guidelines that have been developed in consultation with both paediatric palliative care healthcare workers and the families who have first-hand experience with paediatric palliative care.
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.