New resource supports trauma-informed mental health care for veterans
21 Aug 2026
Featured Post
General Practice
The General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) has released a new resource to help GPs provide trauma-informed, person-centred mental health care to veterans
General practice: quick updates for week beginning 16 June 2025
12 Jun 2025
General Practice
Learn about the changes to chronic conditions management, support for vaccination recall and learn how shared medical appointments might benefit your practice and patients.
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.
General practice: quick updates for week beginning 9 June 2025
06 Jun 2025
General Practice
Final opportunity for reimbursement to attend IAR training, register for our upcoming WIP webinar and check out the new interactive diabetes report.
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.
General practice: quick updates for week beginning 2 June 2025
02 Jun 2025
General Practice
Check this week’s key updates for Brisbane South GPs: Primary Sense, MyMedicare deadlines, PIP-QI support, vaccine training, research opportunities, and PHN program news for your practice.
Brisbane's Paediatric ADHD Collaborative Care Pathway has launched
02 Jun 2025
General Practice
The Brisbane Paediatric ADHD Collaborative Care Pathway is designed to support general practitioners (GPs) to play a greater role in the assessment and treatment of paediatric ADHD. Learn more about the launch.
Access the new Opioid Safety Toolkit — A free resource for you and your patients
30 May 2025
Allied health
General Practice
The new Opioid Safety Toolkit is an evidence-based, online interactive resource designed to improve health literacy for people taking prescription opioids for chronic pain. Learn more in the full article.
Changes to MBS Chronic Disease Management Arrangements: Join our free webinar and stay prepared
29 May 2025
General Practice
Allied health
The MBS Chronic Disease Management Arrangements will change from Tuesday 1 July 2025. Join nationally renowned GPs, Dr Walid Jammal and Dr Paresh Dawda in a free webinar for practical guidance on how to prepare.
Join a free educational evening focused on the management of women’s health issues in primary care
27 May 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Join endocrinologist Dr Melissa Katz and Jess Taylor, CEO of QENDO, for a free educational event focused on women's health issues. Dinner and drinks will be provided. Read more about the event in the full article.
National Reconciliation Week 2025: Support reconciliation through culturally safe healthcare initiatives
26 May 2025
General Practice
General Practices can take steps towards reconciliation through their commitment to the health and wellbeing of First Nations peoples and communities. Read on to learn about local First Nations health initiatives.
Join the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive Quarter 4 Wrap-up dinner with Dr Paresh Dawda
26 May 2025
General Practice
If you work at a general practice that is participating or considering participation in the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive, this event is a valuable opportunity to connect, share, and learn alongside peers.
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).
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..
Have your say on the new medical imaging accreditation scheme
16 May 2025
General Practice
Allied health
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking feedback from health professionals on the Australian Safety and Quality Medical Imaging Accreditation (ASQMIA) Scheme proposal.
National Palliative Care Week 2025 — Enhancing community-based end-of-life care
13 May 2025
General Practice
Allied health
National Palliative Care Week 2025 runs from 11 to 17 May. This week, join the discussion, share palliative care resources and education materials, and help enhance person-centred care. See more in the full article.
Free online learning modules available: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Protection for Infants
12 May 2025
General Practice
Allied health
The free education modules developed by Benchmarque Group provide participants with the skills and knowledge to work directly with families, parents and patients to help increase understanding of RSV.
New online: Self-guided Quality Improvement (QI) activities now available to support your practice
08 May 2025
General Practice
Discover our new online range of self-paced Quality Improvement (QI) activities to help your general practice meet accreditation and PIP QI Incentive requirements and to support improving patient health outcomes.
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.
Focussed Psychological Strategies: $600 subsidy available for eligible GPs
30 Apr 2025
General Practice
The General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration is offering eligible GPs a $600 reimbursement that covers part of the cost of completing accredited Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training.
Join Dr Paresh Dawda for a General Practice in Aged Care Incentive quarter 3 wrap-up session
29 Apr 2025
General Practice
The third assessment quarter of the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive finished on 31 March 2025. Join our quarter 3 wrap-up session to discuss key learnings from the last quarter.
Influenced: How to help patients navigate health misinformation and disinformation
29 Apr 2025
General Practice
From social media myths to viral ‘wellness’ tips, patients are more influenced than ever. GP Dr Peter Adkins shares practical ways to counter misinformation in the consulting room.
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.
Join the Brisbane South PHN Clinical Advisory Council: Applications open now!
24 Apr 2025
PHN news
General Practice
Allied health
We’re looking for community-minded individuals to join our Clinical Advisory Council. Read on to learn more about these paid positions.
Paediatric Sepsis Week 2025 — Free training, education and resources for clinicians, children and families
23 Apr 2025
General Practice
Sepsis can be difficult to diagnose in children and infants. Clinical tools, education, training and resources are available to help clinicians screen, recognise and treat sepsis using best practice guidelines.