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.
Public health alert: Measles (July 2026)
21 Jul 2026
General Practice
Allied health
A Public Health Alert has been issued following confirmed cases of measles at the Brisbane International Airport and Queensland Children’s Hospital's Emergency Department. See the Public Health Unit's guidance.
Health alert: Ebola
25 May 2026
Allied health
General Practice
The Australian Government advises health professionals to remain vigilant for the signs and symptoms of Ebola, despite the current low risk of outbreak in Australia. Read the full health alert.
Health alert: Enteric fever (typhoid and paratyphoid)
23 Mar 2026
General Practice
Cases of typhoid and paratyphoid have been notified in the Brisbane South PHN area. It is important to be alert for further cases of enteric fever in the community. Read on for guidance from the Public Health Unit.
Counterfeit (fake) rabies vaccine reported in India: Guidance for Queensland healthcare providers
23 Dec 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Fake batches of the rabies vaccine Abhayrab® have been reported circulating in India since late 2023. Known people in Queensland who received rabies vaccinations in India may be at risk. Read on for next steps.
Health alert: Low intensity to severe heatwave conditions for our region this November 2025
28 Nov 2025
Allied health
General Practice
Community health
From 25 November least Sunday 30 November 2025, heatwave conditions are commencing across the Brisbane South PHN area. Access resources to prepare your practice and patients.
Public health alert: Measles (November 2025)
17 Nov 2025
General Practice
A Public Health Alert has been issued following 4 confirmed cases of measles who attended a concert at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Friday 24 October 2025. Read on for guidance from the Public Health Unit.
Public health alert: Brodifacoum (superwarfarin) poisoning cases confirmed
27 Oct 2025
General Practice
Cases of positive brodifacoum (superwarfarin) detection in patients not currently on anti-coagulants have been identified in the Brisbane South PHN region. See the official guidance from Queensland Health.
Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV): Reminder about bats in the hot summer months
23 Oct 2025
General Practice
Metro South Public Health Unit (PHU) wishes to remind primary healthcare providers that cases of Australian Bat Lyssavirus are expected to increase as the temperature rises. Read on for guidance from the PHU.
Public health alert: Measles (September/October 2025)
29 Sep 2025
General Practice
Queensland Health reports confirmed cases of measles in Brisbane and rising infection numbers. Read on for guidance from the Public Health Unit for primary health care providers.
Public health alert: Mpox clade I
22 Jul 2025
General Practice
Queensland Health has been notified of a confirmed case of overseas acquired mpox clade I in the Metro South region. See more information for vaccine providers and health professionals in the full article.
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).
Clinical alert: Multiple drug-resistant shigella sonnei
06 May 2025
General Practice
A drug-resistant strain of shigella sonnei infection in cases of gastroenteritis have been reported. Queensland Health advises clinicians be alert to patients who present with acute gastrointestinal symptoms.
Measles alert for locations in Brisbane
17 Apr 2025
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.
PBS support measures for patients and pharmacies in declared disaster areas after ex-Cyclone Alfred
12 Mar 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) arrangements are in place to support people affected by ex-Cyclone Alfred to continue to access their essential medicines. Read more about the arrangements in the full article.
Public health advice for healthcare providers in the wake of ex-Cyclone Alfred
10 Mar 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Queensland Health and Metro South Public Health Unit advise primary healthcare providers to remain alert to emergent health concerns resulting from the impacts of ex-Cyclone Alfred. Read the full update here.
Cyclone Alfred: Primary healthcare update 2
07 Mar 2025
Community health
General Practice
Allied health
Read our latest update for primary health care providers in our region. This information is current as of Tuesday 11 March 2025.
Keep the community up to date with your service availability during and after ex-Cyclone Alfred
07 Mar 2025
General Practice
Allied health
The National Health Services Directory (NHSD) guide steps you through updating your practice’s details in the NHSD. If your service is impacted by ex-Cyclone Alfred, please update your listing as soon as possible.
Cyclone Alfred: Advice for healthcare providers in the Brisbane South PHN region
03 Mar 2025
Community health
General Practice
Allied health
Primary health care providers are urged to prepare for Cyclone Alfred. Find links to essential information and disaster preparedness resources for primary health care providers in the full article.