New learnbook highlights how place-based commissioning can turn fragmented services into connected care
19 Oct 2026
Featured Post
General Practice
Community health
A new learnbook developed in partnership with Brisbane South PHN explores how place-based commissioning can help communities move beyond fragmented services and create more coordinated, responsive systems of care
Supporting older people to access the new Support at Home program: resources for GPs and primary care professionals
17 Nov 2025
General Practice
The Support at Home program has replaced the Home Care Packages program and Short-Term Restorative Care program. Access resources that outline the new changes for health professional to in-home aged care.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 17 November 2025
14 Nov 2025
General Practice
New self-paced quality improvement activity using the new CVD Risk Calculator in your clinical software, important updates for Best Practice software users, and register for the PHASES launch webinar.
World Diabetes Day 2025—services and resources to support primary care providers
11 Nov 2025
General Practice
Primary care providers play a critical role in the early detection, management, and education of patients with diabetes. Read on to see helpful services and resources to support your care of patients with diabetes.
Access free interpreter support for Deaf and Deafblind older patients
11 Nov 2025
General Practice
Free interpreting services for eligible Deaf and Deafblind older patients are available through the National Sign Language Program. Learn more about how this free service can benefit your eligible patients.
Free CPD activities now available for GPs caring for people dying at home
11 Nov 2025
General Practice
caring@home has created 2 new, free education activities designed to support GPs in increasing their confidence in delivering community-based palliative care. See links to the free activities in the full article.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 10 November 2025
07 Nov 2025
General Practice
National Lung Cancer Screening Program awareness campaign launches, new nasal spray flu immunisation in 2026, and get ready for our GPQI team’s new support offerings for practices starting January 2026!
New online training: De-escalation skills for general practice staff
05 Nov 2025
General Practice
Free online de-escalation training is now available for frontline general practice staff and healthcare professionals. This free training is available for a limited time. Learn more about how to participate.
New paediatric palliative care tool aims to reduce delayed referrals for children and their families
04 Nov 2025
General Practice
Allied health
The new Paediatric Palliative Care Decision-Making Guideline Tool helps to support health professionals to recognise when referral may be most beneficial and to encourage earlier, more confident decision-making.
Closing soon: 2025 primary health care nursing and midwifery survey
04 Nov 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Nurses and midwives working in primary healthcare are invited to participate in a national survey. Survey feedback will be used to inform policy and advocacy to support primary health care nurses and midwives.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 3 November 2025
31 Oct 2025
General Practice
Get involved in the Pneumococcal Vaccination Reminder Project, access newborn bloodspot screening results, and take part in the new Queensland-wide project improving CVD prevention and management.
Coming soon! New personal HealthPathways accounts for clinicians
29 Oct 2025
General Practice
From Tuesday 18 November 2025, HealthPathways personal accounts will go live. These changes will affect how you login to HealthPathways. Read on to learn more about these helpful upgrades to HealthPathways.
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.
Share your clinical insights—A new model of sexual health care for LGBTQA+ people with disability is being developed
27 Oct 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Learn more about a study that aims to understand the current challenges and opportunities of healthcare professionals experience who provide sexual health care or support to LGBTQA+ people with disability.
Primary health: quick updates for week beginning 27 October 2025
24 Oct 2025
General Practice
Prepare for the introduction of the bulk billing incentive, join the free cervical cancer virtual conference, and keep your accreditation details up to date in PRODA to receive all eligible program payments.
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.
Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) launches 1 November 2025
22 Oct 2025
General Practice
Practices and GPs registering for the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) will equally share in the 12.5% incentive. Read on to learn more about the BBPIP and to lodge an expression of interest.
Primary health: quick updates for week beginning 20 October 2025
17 Oct 2025
General Practice
Learn how to prescribe PrEP, boost immunisation rates and improve health outcomes for your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and learn about upgraded My Health Record pathology results reporting.
2025 Paediatric Masterclass for General Practice: Be part of Queensland’s leading paediatric education event
16 Oct 2025
General Practice
General practitioners and practice nurses are invited to a full day seminar to learn about a wide range of health issues affecting children. Learn more about the 2025 Paediatric Masterclass for General Practice.
Do you provide care to young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds? Join the free Adolescent Health and Wellbeing event
14 Oct 2025
General Practice
Refugee Health Network Queensland invites general practitioners, practice nurses, and all primary healthcare professionals working with adolescents to attend a free education session on Tuesday 4 November 2025.
Primary health: quick updates for week beginning 13 October 2025
10 Oct 2025
General Practice
Learn how to prescribe PrEP, boost immunisation rates and improve health outcomes for your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and learn about upgraded My Health Record pathology results reporting.
Notifications of infectious syphilis increase across Queensland
09 Oct 2025
General Practice
View current syphilis information from Queensland Health’s Communicable Diseases Branch, access health provider resources and learn more about the Queensland Syphilis Surveillance Service (QSSS).
Get Ready Queensland Week 2025: Is your practice disaster-ready?
07 Oct 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Learn how primary care professionals can prepare, respond and recover in the event of a disaster and find practical steps with links to get started in the full article.
Primary health: quick updates for week beginning 6 October 2025
03 Oct 2025
General Practice
Last chance to register for dinner with leaders in healthcare reform, update your immunisation visual tools and how to check a patient’s MyMedicare registration details using My Health Record.
Upcoming event: LEADS Symposium 2025 — A must-attend for primary care providers
02 Oct 2025
General Practice
Discover the latest in diabetes and endocrine care at the LEADS Symposium 2025 — an educational event designed for GPs, nurses and allied health professionals. Read on to register for the event.
General practice guide to free mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drugs programs
01 Oct 2025
General Practice
The Mental Health Services Guide outlines a stepped care framework for free mental health services in our region. Read on to see how this guide can help general practitioners refer patients to appropriate services.