Annual Report 2025–26

Good news stories

Meet the faces of Northern Queensland.

Introduction

Our Region, Our People

Our Region, Our People features the stories of northern Queenslanders living happier, healthier, longer lives with the help of NQPHN-funded services and programs.

These stories showcase the impact of these initiatives and the unique health needs of our diverse communities.

Published between July 2025 and June 2026.

Our Region, Our People: Meet Brian and Eleni

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) has marked a major milestone in improving medicines safety for older residents, successfully facilitating...

29 June 2026

Our Region, Our People: Meet Suresh

Through Lives Lived Well’s nurse-led Withdrawal Support and Clinical Care Coordination program – supported by Northern Queensland Primary Health Network...

15 June 2026

Father and son doctors now practising side by side at Edmonton Family Medical Centre

That legacy is now playing out in real time, with Dr Matthew Kresevic joining his father, Dr Anthony Kresevic, at...

01 June 2026

Our Region, Our People: Meet Amanda

For people living in small rural communities, navigating the health system can sometimes feel overwhelming. Access to services is often...

19 May 2026

Our Region, Our People: Meet the team at Mookai Rosie

When Ana* travelled from her remote Cape York community to Cairns for prenatal medical treatment, it was the Social and...

29 April 2026

Our Region, Our People: Meet Marg and Bruce

For many residents in rural and remote towns, access to primary healthcare can mean hours-long road trips, time off work,...

24 February 2026

Our Region, Our People: Meet Melinda

Talking about teenage mental health, and domestic and family violence, can be challenging, but one northern Queensland community is stepping...

19 January 2026

Our Region, Our People: Meet Dr Chris

When a North Shore General Practice patient noticed her blood pressure dropping and heart rate spiking over two days, she...

08 December 2025

Our Region, Our People: Meet Ana

With support from Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN), James Cook University has expanded its innovative Social Work in General...

03 November 2025

Our Region, Our People: Meet Jodi

For many people in Cairns and across northern Queensland, accessing health care can be as simple as booking an appointment...

20 October 2025

Our Region, Our People: Meet Bailey

Bailey’s two-and-a-half-year journey is one of resilience and growth. The teenager has faced challenges, but with support, he has navigated...

15 July 2025

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In this report

Home

Welcome to the NQPHN Annual Report for 2024-25.

Board Chair and CEO message

Reflections on the year and the road ahead.

About NQPHN

Our purpose, the Three Cs, and our values.

Our priority areas

Six priorities and the projects delivered under each.

Board and governance

How NQPHN is led and held to account.

Financials

A summary of income and expenditure for the year.

Good news stories

Impact from communities across the region