First Nations health

NQPHN enhances COVID vaccination coverage in Far North Queensland Indigenous community of Yarrabah

This initiative, carried out between May and November 2023, was funded by NQPHN and conducted in partnership with Gurriny Yealamucka...

Our Region, Our People: Meet Kim

A passion for looking after people has led Kim Grainer to run the Integrated Team Care (ITC) Program at Mulungu...

National launch of First Nations Support Line

The Support Line provides First Nations communities with direct access to culturally trained audiologist. The Support Line aims to: help...

130+ primary care service providers attend First Nations CQI care planning education events

More than 130 primary care service providers, including 47 general practitioners (GPs), turned out recently for the Northern Queensland Primary...

New integrated and care planning platform for GPs

A sophisticated shared care planning platform is being rolled out to general practices in North Queensland thanks to Northern Queensland...

IAHA awarded cultural safety practices contract

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is pleased to announce that Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) is the successful tenderer...

Move to greatly improve health of First Nations’ people in North Queensland

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is embarking on an ambitious 12-month program to dramatically improve access to culturally safe...

Throwback to NAIDOC Week 2022

We were so proud to #Getupstandupshowup alongside our First Nations communities at the many events hosted across the Cairns, Townsville,...

NAIDOC Week 2022

Earlier today, Townsville staff attended the NAIDOC Week Corporate Breakfast in Townsville where they celebrated the NAIDOC theme and were...

ITC program update

In the new model, ACCHOs will continue to deliver ITC through their Aboriginal Medical Services and they will also work...

National Reconciliation Week 2022

The week’s activities focused on the 1967 Referendum and the 30th Anniversary of Mabo Day, with staff recognising and reflecting...

New 24/7 Indigenous suicide prevention and crisis support helpline

Lifeline Australia are currently seeking services interested in registering with their helpline prior to going live on Thursday 24 February...

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