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Community grant opportunities now available – Help support victim-survivors of family and domestic violence
27 Jan 2025
Featured Post
Community health
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.
National Lung Cancer Screening program
16 Jan 2025
General Practice
The Australian Government is implementing a National Lung Cancer Screening program in partnership with the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO). Learn more about the new program.
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.
Morningside Family Medical Centre celebrates their QI success
29 Aug 2024
General Practice
Brisbane South PHN are proud to congratulate the team at Morningside Family Medical Centre for their achievements as part of the First Nations Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program.
Have your say on the 13YARN Crisis Support Service: take the evaluation survey
27 Aug 2024
Allied health
General Practice
An independent evaluation of the 13YARN, a national crisis support line for First Nations peoples, has begun. If you provide health services to First Nations peoples, please complete this short online survey.
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.
Partnerships for culturally safe cancer care grant program: Applications now open
30 Jul 2024
Community health
The Partnerships for culturally safe cancer care grant program aims to improve access to treatment and culturally safe cancer care. Read more about eligibility and how to apply.
Start the Shingrix conversation and shield your patients from shingles today
23 Jul 2024
General Practice
Tools and resources are available to help you talk to your patients about the benefits of vaccination and how it protects them, their family, Elders and community from getting really sick with shingles.
NAIDOC Week 2024: Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud
27 Jun 2024
Community health
NAIDOC Week 2014 runs from Sunday 7 to Sunday 14 July. Read on to learn about how we can all be part of celebrating First Nations history and culture.
National Reconciliation Week 2024
27 May 2024
Community health
This week is the time for all Australians to foster a deeper appreciation of our First Nations cultures and histories and reflect on the collective journey towards a more reconciled Australia.
Update: Change to notifications for acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD)
03 May 2024
General Practice
From Monday 29 April 2024, notifications for Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) are managed by Public Health Units across the state.
Queensland Health update: General practices can access nirsevimab from Monday 29 April 2024
16 Apr 2024
General Practice
Nirsevimab will be available to all immunisation providers in Queensland from Monday 29 April 2024. Join Dr Isaac Tranter in our online webinar to learn more about the program.
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.
Participate in our First Nations Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program
07 Mar 2024
General Practice
Allied health
Drive positive changes in patient health outcomes through QI activities. Brisbane South PHN is inviting general practices to participate in our First Nations Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program.
Update: Changes to the Queensland Rheumatic Heart Disease Register and Control Program
07 Feb 2024
General Practice
Queensland’s Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) Register and Control Program is currently undergoing some changes. Read the full article to learn what has changed.