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OneNQ to help strengthen mental health skills across northern Queensland’s health workforce

From a nurse helping an anxious patient to a physiotherapist supporting someone through a difficult diagnosis, health professionals are often...

Mackay residents gain confidence through Last Aid community education program

As part of the Greater Choice for At Home Palliative Care (GCfAHPC) Program, Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) partnered...

Expressions of Interest: 2026 Board Director vacancies

North Queensland Primary Healthcare Network Limited (NQPHN) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified applicants to fill four...

New Virtual Care Pods improve access to care for vulnerable communities in Mackay region

A person who had not seen a doctor for several years was among the first to use a new Virtual...

Dying to Know Day encourages people to start the conversations that matter most

What would happen if your family had to make important decisions on your behalf but didn’t know your wishes? That...

Connecting CQI activities and PIP QI into one clear pathway

General practices are navigating multiple priorities from health reform, from funded Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects and PIP QI requirements,...

Mackay Good Life, Good Death Expo creates lasting community connections

More than just an expo, the inaugural Good Life, Good Death Expo in Mackay has been hailed as a significant...

Practices, keep your PIP QI reporting on track

Maintaining your PIP QI requirements doesn’t have to be complex — and one of the simplest ways to stay on...

GP solution secured for Clermont

Clermont residents will again have access to local GP services under a new interim stabilisation arrangement, with the Royal Flying...

Register now: DermEX Skin Cancer Surgical Bootcamp (bursaries available)

What you need to know: DermEx Skin Cancer Surgical Bootcamp Face-to-face bootcamp Date: 18-19 July 2026 Location: Novotel Cairns Oasis...

Pharmacists start work in general practices across Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands

Older residents across Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands can now access a pharmacist directly within their general practice, as the...

Apply now: Fully-funded dermoscopy training

Key points: Training is open to all AHPRA-registered health professionals Funded places are limited – 50 bursaries available Bursaries are...

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