Northern Queensland region

Strengthening northern Queensland’s health workforce through pipeline initiatives

From students on their first rural placement to GPs considering a sea change, Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is...

World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 marks SPCAPs 10-year anniversary

World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 marks an important milestone for northern Queensland. Today, we celebrate 10 years of Suicide Prevention...

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...

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...

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,...

Veteran care made easier: Major DVA reforms now in effect

From 1 July 2026, significant reforms to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) have streamlined the way veterans access compensation,...

Vaccination update: A focus on Queensland seniors

Compared to previous years, fewer people in the 65 years and over group have been vaccinated for influenza. Given this...

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...

Have you signed up for Quality Quest?

General practices are strengthen quality improvement in a practical, team-based way thanks to NQPHN’s Quality Quest, which brings together quality...

NQPHN releases Palliative Care Health Needs Assessment

Living well is getting the most comfort and quality from each day, while staying connected to the people and routines...

Our Region, Our People: Meet John

More than 250 healthcare professionals across northern Queensland have strengthened their ear health skills through a series of nationally accredited...

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