News
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.
Name change: Head to Health is now Medicare Mental Health
01 Apr 2025
Allied health
General Practice
From Monday 31 March 2025, Head to Health services are being rebranded to align with the Medicare Mental Health brand. All other aspects of the services will remain the same. Read more about the name change.
Managing mental health and wellbeing in times of disaster
12 Mar 2025
General Practice
The impacts of extreme weather events like ex-Cylcone Alfred can have long-term effects on mental health and wellbeing. Learn more about available mental health support for patients and primary health workers.
Have your say: Consultation session on mental health, suicide prevention, alcohol and other drug (MHSPAOD) treatment services
18 Feb 2025
Allied health
General Practice
General practitioners, practice nurses and practice staff are invited to share their insights in a consultation session focused on mental health, suicide prevention, alcohol and other drug treatment services.
New Redlands Medicare Mental Health Centre is now open
24 Jan 2025
General Practice
Community health
Allied health
PHN news
The Redlands Medicare Mental Health Centre is now open and providing free, walk-in mental health care in the Redlands and Raby Bay area. Read on to learn more about the centre, its location and opening hours.
New Medicare Mental Health Centre opens in Logan
06 Dec 2024
General Practice
PHN news
The Logan Medicare Mental Health Centre is open and now providing free, accessible mental health care in the Logan area. Read on to learn more about the centre.
Mental health decision-making support for GPs — Remunerated training is available
13 Nov 2024
General Practice
Brisbane South PHN delivers training on how to best use the Initial Assessment and Referral-Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST). The tool helps practitioners determine an appropriate level of care for their patients.
GP health alert: Health complaints related to odour from the Swanbank Industrial Area
11 Nov 2024
General Practice
Residents in odour-affected areas report impacts to their wellbeing. The Ipswich Medicare Mental Health Centre (IMMHC) is providing free mental health support for affected adults. Read on for more information.
Deafness and mental health — Key resources available for health professionals
01 Nov 2024
General Practice
Allied health
Resources and services are available to health professionals to improve their understanding and support for Deaf individuals, particularly around mental health. Read more about these services in the full article.
Initial Assessment and Referral-Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST): Version 2 is now released
19 Aug 2024
General Practice
The release of Version 2 includes new and revised versions of the Initial Assessment and Referral Guidance documentation and Decision Support Tool. Access training and the support tool in the full article.
Free suicide prevention training now available for primary care workers
29 Jul 2024
General Practice
Frontline staff working in primary health care in the Brisbane South PHN region are able to access the Recognise and Respond online course for free. Read more about this suicide prevention education opportunity.
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.
Focused psychological strategies (FPS): Reimbursement available for GPs
02 Jul 2024
General Practice
Focused psychological strategies (FPS) are mental health treatment strategies to help GPs support patients experiencing mental health difficulties. Learn about FPS training and the available reimbursement for GPs.
Head to Health Centres to rebrand as Medicare Mental Health Centres
13 Jun 2024
General Practice
Community health
Medicare Mental Health Centres, formerly known as Head to Health centres, continue to provide free mental health services. Learn more about the name change.
Ways to Wellness: A social prescription pathway to address social isolation and experiences of loneliness
10 Jan 2024
General Practice
Social prescribing offers health care providers assistance with connecting their patients to community services and social activities that can address unmet social needs.
Holiday closure notice and seasonal service information
06 Dec 2023
General Practice
The Brisbane South PHN office will be closed from end of business Friday 22 December 2023 and will reopen on Tuesday 2 January 2024. Read on for holiday operating hours and contacts for our commissioned services.