The local Healthy Ageing Hubs supporting older people to live well for longer in community
06 Nov 2026
Featured Post
Community health
Allied health
Healthy ageing hubs are helping older patients have a holistic approach to wellness that gives them the confidence to manage their own health and wellbeing and live well for longer at home.
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.
Partner spotlight: Co-design and Research Translation Alliance in Mental Health (CoRTA)
15 May 2026
General Practice
PHN news
Brisbane South PHN proudly support the Co-design and Research Translation Alliance in Mental Health (CoRTA-MH) and their work to translate mental health research into practice. Read on to learn more about CoRTA-MH.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 18 May 2026
15 May 2026
General Practice
Join the final PHASES Project webinar on CVD prevention, decorate your practice and win prizes while helping to promote bowel cancer screening, and join ASHM’s free HIV S100 prescriber education weekend.
GPs: take our 10-minute survey to help improve PHN support
14 May 2026
General Practice
Local general practitioners (GPs) are invited to complete a confidential 10-minute survey online. Your feedback will help improve how Brisbane South PHN supports your practice.
Free training: End-of-life law for GPs
08 May 2026
General Practice
Join a free webinar for general practitioners and aged care health professionals to learn about end-of-life decision-making laws and how these laws effect end-of-life care and palliative care for patients.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 11 May 2026
08 May 2026
General Practice
Hear quality improvement stories from practices in our region including an opportunity to share your story, keep up to date on MyMedicare and learn about changes to immunisation authorisations..
What a Brisbane South PHN pilot is teaching general practice about lung cancer risk, screening and digital tools
08 May 2026
PHN news
General Practice
A Brisbane South PHN pilot with 19 practices explored how digital tools and practical support can help identify people at higher risk of lung cancer and support timely referral.
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month — Join Brisbane South PHN’s waiting room display challenge for your chance to win
07 May 2026
General Practice
Local general practices are invited to join our waiting room display challenge by decorating their practice waiting rooms to help promote Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Prizes are available. Read on to learn more.