News
Public health alert: Mpox clade I
22 Jul 2025
Featured Post
General Practice
Queensland Health has been notified of a confirmed case of overseas acquired mpox clade I in the Metro South region. See more information for vaccine providers and health professionals in the full article.
Mater's Multicultural Health Coordination Program secures funding to continue
01 Jul 2024
General Practice
Community 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
General Practice
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.
NAIDOC Week 2024: Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud
27 Jun 2024
Community health
NAIDOC Week 2014 runs from Sunday 7 to Sunday 14 July. Read on to learn about how we can all be part of celebrating First Nations history and culture.
National Immunisation Catch-up Calculator (NICC) 4.0 is now available
25 Jun 2024
General Practice
An updated version of the National Immunisation Catch-up Calculator (NICC) is now available. Read more to access the calculator tool and learn about the update.
Host student nurses for clinical placement hours — Inspire students to choose a career in primary health care
25 Jun 2024
General Practice
Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) is looking for primary health care teams passionate about their field to host undergraduate and postgraduate student nurses for clinical placement hours.
Provider Connect Australia can help your practice stay connected with the healthcare system
20 Jun 2024
General Practice
Provider Connect Australia is an initiative of the Australian Digital Health Agency to help healthcare provider organisations update their business information in a single source. Learn more about the service.
New toolkits are available for primary care clinicians providing early medical abortion
20 Jun 2024
General Practice
New toolkits are available for primary care clinicians providing early medical abortion. Join AusCAPPS to get free access from their Resource Library.
Opportunity for your practice to join a Bowel Cancer Screening Project are now available
18 Jun 2024
General Practice
Expressions of interest are open to practices in our region who want to join The Bowel Cancer Screening Project. Read more to learn about the project's incentives and requirements.
World Refugee Week 2024: Caring for people of refugee background
18 Jun 2024
PHN news
Every day, millions of people worldwide flee their home countries in search of safety and freedom. Discover how we are supporting practices across our region to provide care for people of refugee background.
Telehealth service enhances chronic condition management for Queensland residents
13 Jun 2024
General Practice
The free Self-Management of Chronic Conditions (SMoCC) phone service, aimed at improving health outcomes for patients with chronic conditions, is available for eligible patients. Learn more, here.
Head to Health Centres to rebrand as Medicare Mental Health Centres
13 Jun 2024
General Practice
Community health
Medicare Mental Health Centres, formerly known as Head to Health centres, continue to provide free mental health services. Learn more about the name change.
What do you think are important priorities for the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health?
11 Jun 2024
General Practice
Allied health
Share your insights about disability and health in this survey run by the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health.
Dinner event with Dr Paresh Dawda: General Practice in Aged Care Incentive
11 Jun 2024
General Practice
Join us in conversation with Dr Paresh Dawda (Presantia Health) at the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive dinner event, on July 30, to learn what this new incentive means for your practice and patients.
Last chance: Free applications for the ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential for GPs
11 Jun 2024
General Practice
The ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential provides GPs with formal recognition of qualifications, training, and professional development activities needed for the delivery of safe and effective eating disorder care.
Bowel Cancer Screening Program: Age eligibility changes from 1 July 2024
06 Jun 2024
General Practice
The eligible screening age will lower from 50 to 45. Learn more about these changes, as well as how to integrate the National Cancer Screening Register with your clinical software.
Strengthening Medicare General Practice Grants Program closes 30 June 2024
04 Jun 2024
General Practice
Practices who have claimed the funds need to submit a financial acquittal report and a self-evaluation form by 31 July. We can support you through this process.
Influenza cases expected to peak in coming weeks: QLD GPs and immunisation providers are urged to encourage eligible patients to get the free flu vaccine
04 Jun 2024
General Practice
Allied health
The 2024 Free Flu Vaccination Program is running until 30 September 2024. To help boost immunity, please remind your eligible patients that free influenza vaccinations are available.
Applications open: Join the Queensland Diabetes Clinical Network steering committee
03 Jun 2024
General Practice
Expressions of interest (EOI) are open for a GP representative on the Queensland Diabetes Clinical Council (QDCN) steering committee. Read the EOI in the full article.
Nominate for the Stronger Medicare Awards
03 Jun 2024
Community health
Recognise and celebrate a primary care professional, team or practice by nominating them for the Stronger Medicare Award. Nominations close Sunday 30 June 2024.
Research opportunity through University of Sydney: Electronic health records
03 Jun 2024
General Practice
Researchers from The University of Sydney are seeking health professionals to share their experiences and thoughts on electronic health records. Learn more about this research project.
The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive is coming 1 July 2024
29 May 2024
General Practice
The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive will launch Monday 1 July 2024 and will replace the current Aged Care Access Incentive. Learn more about the incentive and eligibility requirements.
Free annual subscription to the Emergency Response Planning Tool (ERPT): Express your interest now
28 May 2024
General Practice
Express your interest in a free annual subscription to the Emergency Planning Response Tool (ERPT). Training on how to use the ERPT will be available to the successful practices.
National Reconciliation Week 2024
27 May 2024
Community health
This week is the time for all Australians to foster a deeper appreciation of our First Nations cultures and histories and reflect on the collective journey towards a more reconciled Australia.
National Core Community Palliative Care Medicines List launches in time for Palliative Care Week
22 May 2024
Allied health
The new National Core Community Palliative Care Medicines List is now available to prescribers. Learn more about the List and the available palliative care resources available to health professionals.