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.
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.
Access a free mental health resource supporting GPs care for LGBTIQA+ patients
24 Jun 2026
General Practice
The General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration has developed a new resource to assist general practitioners in providing inclusive, trauma-informed care to LGBTIQA+ patients. Access the free resource.
Supporting gender affirming care in primary practice: Join the Medical Care for Trans Patients ECHO
20 Apr 2026
General Practice
To support inclusive and evidence‑based care for trans and gender diverse patients, Children’s Health Queensland is offering an online learning session for primary healthcare clinicians. Read on to learn more.
Queensland ban on puberty blockers for adolescents reinstated—Resources remain available to support clinicians
01 Dec 2025
General Practice
Restrictions on the provision of puberty blockers remain in place. Resources for health workers to help maintain continuity of care, uphold professional standards, and support patients are available.
Share your clinical insights—A new model of sexual health care for LGBTQA+ people with disability is being developed
27 Oct 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Learn more about a study that aims to understand the current challenges and opportunities of healthcare professionals experience who provide sexual health care or support to LGBTQA+ people with disability.
Patients born before 1985 may not be vaccinated against hepatitis B
29 Jul 2025
General Practice
With the widespread availability of the hepatitis B vaccination, it is easy to assume a patient has already received their hepatitis B vaccination. It’s timely to remind patients about hepatitis B vaccination.
Psychiatrists and mental healthcare professionals working in gender-affirming care are invited to participate in a research study
03 Jul 2025
Allied health
Psychiatrists, psychiatry registrars and other mental health professionals with experience in gender-affirming care are invited to participate in a research project on gender-affirming care. Read on to learn more.
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.
Open Doors Youth Service have opened a new Logan hub to provide specialised services for young LGBTIQA+SB people
03 Jun 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Brisbane South PHN is proud to help support with Open Doors Youth Service Inc. to improve the mental health and wellbeing outcomes of young LGBTIQA+SB peoples in our region. Learn more in the full article.
Launch of statewide health pathways in adult trans health and gender-affirming hormone therapy
19 May 2025
General Practice
Care pathways for adult trans health and gender-affirming hormone therapy will be launched to support GPs to provide inclusive care for adult trans and gender-diverse people. Learn more about the upcoming launch..
Support for GPs and mental health practitioners to enhance your LGBTIQA+ inclusive care
15 Apr 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Support and resources are available to enhance LGBTIQA+ inclusive care in your practice. Read the full article to learn more about free learning modules and a community of practice for primary health care workers.