Townsville region

Healthcare workers reveal why northern Queensland is worth the move

Born at the local hospital, Ingham enrolled nurse Megan Valinoti has never called anywhere else home. Like her parents, grandparents,...

Our Region, Our People: Meet Dr Lucinda

Attending a national workshop turned out to be more than just training for one northern Queensland trainee general practitioner. It...

Our Region, Our People: Meet Brian and Eleni

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) has marked a major milestone in improving medicines safety for older residents, successfully facilitating...

Our Region, Our People: Meet the team at Mookai Rosie

When Ana* travelled from her remote Cape York community to Cairns for prenatal medical treatment, it was the Social and...

Health Workforce Spotlight: Dr Prasad Kumar

Name: Dr Prasad Kumar Position: Owner and general practitioner Place of work: The Doctors Bushland Beach Tell us about your...

Our Region, Our People: Meet Marg and Bruce

For many residents in rural and remote towns, access to primary healthcare can mean hours-long road trips, time off work,...

Health Workforce Spotlight: Dr Jay Pawar

Name: Dr Jay Pawar Position: General practitioner and owner/founder Place of work: Health and Wellbeing Wulguru, Townsville Tell us about...

NQPHN campaign to attract health workforce to paradise

A recently launched campaign is showcasing the rewarding careers and lifestyle opportunities on offer across northern Queensland’s primary health care...

Health Workforce Spotlight: Monique Sutton

Name: Monique Sutton Position: Senior Dietitian Place of work: North and West Remote Health Tell us about your role and...

Health Workforce Spotlight: Dr Amresh Gul

Name: Dr Amresh Gul (MBBS, Clin.Ord (Adult Cardiology), PGD.HCM, P & A Cert & PGD (MSKD & SM), Certificate in...

Townsville celebrates official launch of Universal Aftercare

Local partners gathered at Townsville University Hospital today to celebrate the official launch of the region’s Universal Aftercare program, a...

United in crisis: How Ingham pharmacies kept their community safe during the floods

​When the recent wet season arrived, the communities from Townsville to Tully braced for impact. But in February, unprecedented rainfall...

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