News
New national resources supporting quality end-of-life care at home
05 Aug 2024
Aged care
National Palliative Care Project, caring@home, has launched new resources to support the provision of quality end-of-life care for people who choose to be cared for at home.
VaxiMums project: Linking maternal vaccination data to pregnancy outcomes to improve maternal and infant health outcomes
05 Aug 2024
General Practice
Brisbane South PHN are supporting University of Queensland (UQ) with their VaxiMums research project. Read on to learn more about the project and how data will be collected.
Now it is easier to record the cultural background of your patients
01 Aug 2024
Multicultural health
General Practice
Recent upgrades to Best Practice now include significant changes for recording the cultural demographics of your patients. Learn how you can now more accurately record your patients' cultural data.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day 2024
31 Jul 2024
First Nations health
Allied health
General Practice
Child, youth and families
This year's National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day highlights how connecting to culture, family and community is an important aspect in the life of every First Nations child.
Partnerships for culturally safe cancer care grant program: Applications now open
30 Jul 2024
First Nations health
The Partnerships for culturally safe cancer care grant program aims to improve access to treatment and culturally safe cancer care. Read more about eligibility and how to apply.
Seeking GPs to be involved in co-design process for new Metro South Health neurology shared care model
30 Jul 2024
General Practice
We are seeking local GPs with an interest in migraine/epilepsy care to share their insights to help inform the development of a new shared care model. GPs will be remunerated for their involvement.
World Hepatitis Day: Improve rates of hepatitis testing, treatment and care in your practice
29 Jul 2024
General Practice
Clinical education, support and resources are available for primary health providers and non-clinical staff who provide care for people with hepatitis.
Free suicide prevention training now available for primary care workers
29 Jul 2024
Mental health
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.
PRIDE Project survey: Help shape an inclusive and affirming model of primary care
23 Jul 2024
General Practice
Allied health
Join the study on professional identity and models of care for your chance to go into the draw to win a $200 voucher.
Start the Shingrix conversation and shield your patients from shingles today
23 Jul 2024
Aged care
First Nations health
Pharmacy
General Practice
Tools and resources are available to help you talk to your patients about the benefits of vaccination and how it protects them, their family, Elders and community from getting really sick with shingles.
Introducing the Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause
22 Jul 2024
General Practice
This free toolkit helps clinicians to provide evidence-based advice to help address and manage symptoms of, or concerns about menopause during clinical consultations.
Raising Healthy Minds app: A free tool to support parents to enhance the mental health of their children
17 Jul 2024
Mental health
Child, youth and families
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.
RACGP webinar: Optimising cervical screening for people with disability — supporting equity in your practice
16 Jul 2024
Disability
General Practice
Join cervical screening experts Prof Deborah Bateson, Dr Lara Roeske and Tricia Malowney, a disability advocate who has post-polio syndrome, for an online webinar about cervical screening for people with disability.
Queensland's syphilis cases have quadrupled in 10 years: Here's how your practice can help stop the rise
16 Jul 2024
General Practice
General practices are invited to participate in a 30-to-60-minute, face-to-face syphilis education session at your practice. Read more to learn about the Queensland Health education session.
New vape law changes in Australia may see increase in patients seeking a prescription
15 Jul 2024
General Practice
Nursing
Until Monday 30 September 2024, all patients will need a prescription from a GP or nurse practitioner to purchase vapes containing nicotine. Read how this change might affect your practice.
Nominate for the RACGP Awards
15 Jul 2024
General Practice
The 2024 Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Awards are currently open for nominations. Nominate a practice or person today.
Have your say: optimising medicine information handover post discharge (OPTMED-D)
09 Jul 2024
General Practice
Pharmacy
Help improve patient medicine information handover during transitions of care from acute care settings to community care. Remuneration is available for GPs and community pharmacists.
Expressions of interest now open: New Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Inala area)
09 Jul 2024
General Practice
Expressions of interest (EOI) are now open to operate the new Medicare UCC. Accredited general practices and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services can submit an EOI by 12pm midday, Monday 5 August 2024.
Public health alert: Mpox (previously called monkeypox)
03 Jul 2024
Community health
General Practice
Cases of mpox have been recorded in our region in June 2024. Read more about mpox symptoms and vaccination recommendations.
Focused psychological strategies (FPS): Reimbursement available for GPs
02 Jul 2024
Mental health
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.
Brisbane South PHN welcomes federal government announcement of a new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic for the region
02 Jul 2024
BSPHN news
General Practice
A new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) will open in the Inala area, south-west of Brisbane. The new clinic will operate 7 days a week, from 8am to 10pm, for walk-in treatment of urgent conditions. Learn more here.
Registration for the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive is now open
02 Jul 2024
Aged care
General Practice
With the registrations for the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive now open, register for the Incentive or learn how Brisbane South PHN can support your registration.
Mater's Multicultural Health Coordination Program secures funding to continue
01 Jul 2024
Multicultural health
The Multicultural Health Coordination Program (MHCP) supports people from multicultural backgrounds who have complex health and wellbeing needs. Read more about the Program and available referral pathways.
Reminder: COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for older patients
01 Jul 2024
Aged care
Older age continues to be the biggest risk factor for severe COVID-19. Read more about aged care COVID-19 vaccinations.
Nominate for the 2024 National Rural and Remote Health Awards
28 Jun 2024
General Practice
Allied health
Nominations are now open for the second National Rural and Remote Health Awards, which aim to pay tribute to exceptional professionals who have contributed to improving rural and remote health across Australia.