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Women in health spotlight: NQPHN staff

Northern Queensland PHN (NQPHN) is proud to present our women in health spotlight in celebration of International Women’s Day. This...

Two new Board Directors join Northern Queensland PHN

As Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) prepares for its first Board meeting of the year, it welcomes two new...

NQPHN announces service provider for new Cairns Medicare Mental Health Centre

A new mental health centre in Cairns will help people experiencing situational distress, difficult circumstances, and “wobbly life moments”.  Northern...

Pharmacists start work in general practices in Townsville and Charters Towers

Older residents can now access a pharmacist at several general practices in Townsville and Charters Towers thanks to a new...

Northern Queensland PHN starts 2025 under new leadership

The Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Tooth as its new...

NQPHN shares findings from telehealth project that’s changing healthcare delivery in RACHs

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) has showcased innovative advancements in telehealth that are helping to transform healthcare in residential...

NQPHN invests $80M in North Queensland primary and mental health initiatives

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) delivered 205 primary healthcare service contracts across the region, investing more than $80 million...

Health professionals prepare for cyclone and wet season with emergency planning training

North Queensland general practice, pharmacy, and residential aged care home staff have participated in emergency planning training ahead of the...

NQPHN launches free mental health initiative for vulnerable North Queenslanders

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) has today launched a new mental health initiative that will make it easier for...

NQPHN calls for tender submissions for the Distress Brief Support service in Tablelands and Mareeba regions

Submissions for Northern Queensland Primary Health Network’s (NQPHN’s) two Distress Brief Support service tenders in the Tablelands and Mareeba regions...

13 community groups and organisations will receive grants for suicide prevention activities

Thirteen community groups and organisations in North Queensland have received grants to support local wellness and suicide prevention activities that...

NQPHN announces seven providers to deliver mental health services to aged care home residents

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is pleased to announce the seven providers that will deliver expanded psychological therapy services...

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