Connecting patients to Medicare Mental Health support just got easier with a new eReferral pathway
24 Aug 2026
Featured Post
General Practice
A new eReferral form is now available in general practice software for fast patient referrals to Medicare Mental Health services and support.
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.
World Refugee Week 2026: Resources to enhance care for patients of refugee backgrounds
22 Jun 2026
General Practice
Allied health
This year's Refugee Week is the 40th Refugee Week since its beginning. In addition to celebrating the week, health professionals are invited to access resources designed to enhance culturally safe care.
Paid opportunities now available — Host student nurses for clinical placement hours, help existing nurses re-enter the workforce
17 Jun 2026
General Practice
Allied health
Opportunities for primary care teams to host student nurses as well as nurses re-entering the workforce are now available. Hosting workplaces are paid for their time. Read on to learn more.
Harmony Week 2026 — Tips and resources for delivering culturally responsive care
10 Mar 2026
General Practice
Allied health
See how Brisbane South PHN can support your practice to continue to provide equitable and culturally responsive health care to patients from multicultural backgrounds.
Free resources, tools and interpreting support to help deliver inclusive aged care
04 Mar 2026
Allied health
General Practice
Information for aged care providers about diversity-related programs, services and resources (including translating and interpreting services) has been compiled into one helpful booklet. Access the booklet now.
Strengthening health access for all — Multicultural Health Symposium in March 2026
19 Feb 2026
Allied health
Community health
General Practice
The Multicultural Health Symposium on 16 and 17 March 2026 brings together healthcare professionals, policymakers and community leaders to share insights and co-design solutions that promote health equity.
Supporting your patients who are fasting during Ramadan
11 Feb 2026
General Practice
The Islamic month of fasting (Ramadan) is expected to take place begin in the evening of Tuesday 17 February 2026. Read on for more resources to support patient health this Ramadan.
Access free interpreter support for Deaf and Deafblind older patients
11 Nov 2025
General Practice
Free interpreting services for eligible Deaf and Deafblind older patients are available through the National Sign Language Program. Learn more about how this free service can benefit your eligible patients.
Do you provide care to young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds? Join the free Adolescent Health and Wellbeing event
14 Oct 2025
General Practice
Refugee Health Network Queensland invites general practitioners, practice nurses, and all primary healthcare professionals working with adolescents to attend a free education session on Tuesday 4 November 2025.
Get Ready Queensland Week 2025: Is your practice disaster-ready?
07 Oct 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Learn how primary care professionals can prepare, respond and recover in the event of a disaster and find practical steps with links to get started in the full article.
New inflammatory bowel disease videos and resources available in 8 languages
24 Sep 2025
General Practice
Crohn’s & Colitis Australia has released a suite of multilingual resources to support patient awareness and improve the management of inflammatory bowel disease. See how these resources can benefit your patients.
Refugee Health Data Sharing Project: Improving the referral process of newly arrived refugees to general practices
28 Aug 2025
General Practice
The Refugee Health Data Sharing Project will collate Primary Sense data from general practices. Read on to learn more about this project or to opt out of the data sharing.
World Refugee Week 2025: Learn about the primary health care journey of people from refugee backgrounds
11 Jun 2025
General Practice
This Refugee Week (15 to 21 June 2025), we invite clinicians working with people from refugee background to the free Refugee Health Journey in Primary Care online event. Event registration link in full article.
Update for general practitioners on availability of Praziquantel (Biltricide) for treatment of schistosomiasis
09 Jun 2025
General Practice
As of 31 March 2025, praziquantel manufacture by Bayer has ceased in Australia with no current formulation available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Read more about the current praziquantel options.
Communique on Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
19 May 2025
General Practice
With over 2000 Australians expected to travel to Saudi Arabia for religious reasons in June, Queensland Health advises clinicians to be alert to and inform patients of Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).
Reducing mental health stigma among people from Afghanistan
25 Apr 2025
General Practice
People from Afghanistan have developed 2 videos about addressing mental health stigma in Dari and Pashto with English subtitles. View the videos and find more multicultural health resources in the full article.
Harmony Week 2025 — Supporting your practice to deliver culturally responsive care
18 Mar 2025
General Practice
Wishing you all a happy Harmony Week 2025! See how we can support general practices to continue to provide equitable and culturally responsive health care to patients from multicultural backgrounds.