Northern Queensland region

Assistance required with the closing the gap pharmaceutical benefit scheme co-payment program patient registration

As of 1 February 2022, these patients will not have the applicable co-payment reduction applied when their prescriptions are being...

Abortion and Contraception Services Map

With over 100 providers already listed, new providers can join the map and choose to list on the publicly available...

Know Your Data Responsibilities: a brief guide on security governance and managing data breaches

A data breach occurs when there is unauthorised access to personal information (including where information has been lost), risk of...

Grief and trauma support and advice for the aged care sector

Some people may be experiencing grief and bereavement because they have lost a loved one or someone they care for...

Vaccine Works: Ingham primary health providers showcased in COVID campaign

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network’s (NQPHN) Vaccine Works campaign spotlights the region’s vaccinating general practices and pharmacies and focuses on...

Anglicare Hoarding and Squalor-Assistance with Housing and Care (ACH) Program

The ACH program will run for 12 months commencing 1 July and will be provided to a small number of...

Newly developed culturally responsive suicide prevention resources and courses

The Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre have recently developed culturally responsive suicide prevention resources and training courses: Culturally Responsive Suicide...

Vaccine Works: Sarina providers showcased in new NQ COVID campaign

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network’s (NQPHN) Vaccine Works campaign spotlights the region’s vaccinating general practices and pharmacies, and focuses on...

Life as a rural generalist: providing healthcare to rural and remote Australia

Addressing inequities in access to high quality medical care has been a longstanding challenge in Australia and the Government recognises...

COVID-19 vaccinations: Extensions of the Free Interpreting Service to non-Medicare patients

Further, medical practices can bow book onsite interpreters on weekends for COVID-19 vaccination purposes. Telephone interpretation services continue to be...

Recently developed Snapshot on the Principles on the role of the GP in supporting work

The Principles on the role of the GP in supporting work participation are Australia’s first national principles developed by the...

Our Region, Our People: Meet Dr Kennedy and Toni

Dr Aaron Kennedy and Toni Simmons have a shared view that arming people with the right information and resources can...

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