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.
Important changes to Assignment of Medicare Benefits (AoB) from 1 July 2026
26 Jun 2026
General Practice
Changes to Assignment of Benefits (AoB) commencing on 1 July 2026. Read more about these changes.
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.
Professional development resources for mental healthcare practitioners
23 Jun 2026
General Practice
Allied health
The national Mental Health Professionals' Network brings practitioners together across the mental health and primary care sectors. Read on to join a local network and access professional development opportunities.
Checklist for children with infection — Helping parents and carers to recognise the signs of sepsis and get help fast
23 Jun 2026
Community health
Allied health
General Practice
The Checklist for Children with Infection aims to improve health outcomes for First Nations children. Healthcare workers are encouraged to give the checklist to the carers of any child presenting with an infection.
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.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 22 June 2026
19 Jun 2026
General Practice
Use our discount code for the APNA Festival of Nursing, view a new national general practice snapshot on chronic kidney disease, and keep up to date with MyMedicare guidelines and registration requirements.
In between a GP appointment and the emergency department: How patients are using Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
19 Jun 2026
General Practice
Community health
PHN news
When a 70-year-old Dutton Park resident developed neck pain that couldn't wait for his next GP appointment, he knew he needed medical attention, but not a visit to the emergency department. Read the full story.
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.
Outpatient Ophthalmology Community Alignment Program 2026: Submit your expression of interest (EOI)
16 Jun 2026
Allied health
General Practice
Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) is inviting expressions of interest from community optometrists and general practitioners (GPs) who are interested in becoming aligned practitioners. Learn more about the program.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 15 June 2026
12 Jun 2026
General Practice
New winter vaccination resources for your patients, a recap of National Heart Week and how to register patients for MyMedicare who may lack capacity.
Help shape the future of diabetes care — Have your say
11 Jun 2026
General Practice
Metro South Health is currently reviewing how diabetes care is delivered across our region to ensure you and your patients receive effective care and support. Practice nurses and GPs are invited to have their say.
RSV infections are on the rise – Now is the time to immunise
10 Jun 2026
Allied health
General Practice
Since mid-May 2026, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections have increased sharply in our local region. Read on for support and resources to help improve RSV vaccination rates.
Community grants available! Support for mental health and suicide prevention activities
09 Jun 2026
Allied health
Community health
The Australian Medical Association Queensland Foundation (AMA Queensland Foundation) has launched a small grants initiative to expand access to mental health and suicide prevention supports. Read on to learn more.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 8 June 2026
05 Jun 2026
General Practice
Final chance to register for My Health Record breakfast, an engagement opportunity for local allied health providers and a new hepatitis B awareness campaign.
FluMist is now available for children aged 2 to 17 years
04 Jun 2026
Allied health
General Practice
The Queensland Government has recently expanded access to intranasal flu vaccine (FluMist), which is now available for children aged 2 to 17 years. Read on to learn more about the changes.
Resources and training to help prevent, identify, and respond to birth-related trauma
04 Jun 2026
General Practice
Perinatal training and resources are available to clinicians wanting to strengthen their knowledge of birth-related trauma and help foster safer, more supportive healthcare environments.
1800MEDICARE: Information for healthcare providers
01 Jun 2026
General Practice
Allied health
Community health
1800MEDICARE is an Australian Government initiative designed to simplify access to care and improve equity by providing free, nationwide health advice and service navigation. Learn more about the service.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 1 June 2026
29 May 2026
General Practice
Attend our event on legislative changes to My Health Record which affect general practice, access a new self-paced quality improvement activity, and help us amplify the voices of local allied health professionals.
Have your say: Allied health professionals
29 May 2026
Allied health
Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) and Brisbane South PHN are asking allied health practitioners in our region to share their insights and experiences through a survey or in-person.
National Reconciliation Week 2026: Going ‘All In’ for reconciliation through culturally safe healthcare
27 May 2026
Allied health
General Practice
This National Reconciliation Week, we encourage healthcare providers to go “All In” by continuing to listen, learn and take meaningful action that supports culturally safe healthcare for First Nations peoples.
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.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 25 May 2026
22 May 2026
General Practice
Apply for a remunerated residential aged care mentorship opportunity for GPs and GP registrars, submit an EOI for a free flu vaccination SMS recall program, and read about the value of the HPOS message feature.
Services and support to help carers
20 May 2026
Allied health
General Practice
The healthcare you provide to your patients will sometimes be complemented by the support an unpaid carer provides. See available supports and services you can share with your patients who are carers.
Supporting patients through the respiratory illness season: A GP’s perspective
20 May 2026
General Practice
Local general practitioner, Dr Asma’a Gundru, discusses how practices can help reduce avoidable complications and provide patients with the knowledge they need to manage common respiratory illnesses safely.
Brisbane South PHN joins Gold Coast PHN for a collaborative disaster preparedness initiative
19 May 2026
General Practice
Allied health
Gold Coast PHN and Brisbane South PHN are proud to have launched a collaborative disaster preparedness initiative. Read on to learn more about how this initiative works to benefit local primary healthcare providers.