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Mackay Medicare Mental Health Centre to provide free mental health support for the community

People in the Mackay region experiencing mental health distress will soon have access to a new Medicare Mental Health Centre,...

Medicare Urgent Care Clinic now open in Mackay

The new Mackay Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has been officially opened by the Hon Emma McBride, Assistant Minister for Rural...

IWD 2026 | Women in Health: Celebrating Our Workforce

NQPHN is proud to present our Women in Health Spotlight as part of our International Women’s Day celebrations across this...

IWD 2026 | Women in Health: Celebrating Our NQPHN Staff

NQPHN is proud to present our Women in Health Spotlight as part of our International Women’s Day celebrations across this...

New Nurse Re-entry program to support 500 nurses back into work

Northern Queensland nurses will have the opportunity to join a cohort of 500 returning to the workforce under a new...

NQPHN announces tender for its corporate systems and data and analytics

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is inviting suitably qualified suppliers to respond to a two‑part Request for Quote (RFQ)...

Dimbulah and Ravenshoe celebrate the official launches of the Distress Brief Support (DBS) Initiative

The new community‑led Distress Brief Support (DBS) Initiative has already helped more than 100 residents in the Mareeba Shire and...

Celebrating our Primary Health Care Nurses

Today we celebrate Primary Health Care Nurses Day, recognising the essential role nurses play in keeping communities healthy across Australia....

NQPHN strengthens primary care services with $70m investment

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) has invested in healthier communities by funding more than $70 million towards commissioning primary...

Ways Forward launches in northern Queensland for those supporting loved ones experiencing suicidal crisis

A new dedicated program has launched across the Cairns, Townsville, and Mackay regions to help families, friends, and significant others...

Palliative Care workshops shape end-of-life care with ‘compassion’ and expertise

Health professionals from across northern Queensland came together in Mackay, Port Douglas, and Townsville for a series of Navigating Palliative...

Emergency Planning Workshops help northern Queensland get ready for the upcoming wet season after devasting floods

As northern Queensland braces for the impending wet season, disaster preparedness is at the forefront of providers’ minds for ensuring...

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