Mackay region

Mackay residents called to have their say on new mental health service

Community members, those with their own lived experience of mental health challenges, healthcare professionals, social and community services, and mining...

Out and about in the Isaac region

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) Executive Director Health Services Commissioning Ruth Azzopardi, Health Priorities Lead Gilyan Thorn, and Integration...

NQPHN announces Wellways as universal aftercare provider for Townsville and Mackay regions

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN), in partnership with Townsville and Mackay Hospital and Health Services (HHSs), is pleased to...

Our Region, Our People: Meet Margaret

Award-winning trainer Margaret Haynes has been a passionate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructor for almost 30 years.   “I have a passion...

Our Region, Our People: Meet Tasmyn and Grace

Moranbah registered nurse (RN) Tasmyn Van Leeuwen is passionate about nursing in general practice.   It’s the reason she accepted a...

Our Region, Our People: Meet Grace and Belinda

Collinsville registered nurse Grace Paulson says chronic conditions are at the heart of health care due to their lasting impact...

Our Region, Our People: Meet Sharni

Two new programs will be rolled out this year to help combat diabetes and other chronic conditions in Aboriginal and...

NQPHN uses groundbreaking AI voice technology to register patients to MyMedicare

North Queensland general practices are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to successfully increase voluntary patient registrations into MyMedicare.  Northern Queensland...

Yuwi banners help raise awareness of Mackay’s First Nations people

Schools, community organisations, and Government departments in Mackay have been quick to collect and display their updated Yuwi banners, a...

NQPHN delivers vital disaster planning workshops for residential aged care homes and general practices across North Queensland

These workshops, conducted in Cairns, Townsville, and Mackay during November and December 2023, saw active participation from key stakeholders and...

NQPHN invests in immunisation training to enhance health care across northern Queensland

These courses aim to equip registered nurses with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver quality immunisation services across northern...

New face-to-face afterhours health service open to all Mackay residents

A new face-to-face general practice service, which aims to address the current gaps in afterhours primary health care delivery and...

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