The below resources are available for children and families to assist in the recovery following any type of natural disaster:

• The Birdie’s Tree Series
• Emerging Minds Community Trauma Toolkit

See your GP if you would like to discuss your mental health. There are also a number of other resources to assist your mental wellbeing, including:

• Beyond Blue (1300 22 46 36)
• Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800)
• Life Line (13 11 14)
• headspace

Residents should:

• close windows and doors
• use fans or air conditioning on recirculating mode to keep cool
• keep medications close by if suffering a respiratory condition
• be vigilant in taking prescribed medications for existing lung conditions.

If you have a known respiratory condition such as asthma please have your regular medication at hand and see your GP if you do not feel you are adequately prepared.

Residents should call Triple Zero (000) if you are having health problems or believe your property is under threat.

For more advice on looking after your health during and after a bushfire, visit the Queensland Government website. 

Queensland Health provides a selection of disaster management fact sheets which provide advice and guidance for the general public in the event of a flood event or disaster. These are available on the Queensland Government website.

The NQPHN region extends from St Lawrence in the south coast, up to the Torres Strait in the north, and west to Croydon and Kowanyama.

NQPHN aims to improve health outcomes for all residents by supporting, investing in, and working collaboratively with local Hospital and Health Services, the primary healthcare sector, local government areas (LGAs), other health organisations, and the wider community.

NQPHN invests in primary and preventative health care – that is, the health care that takes place outside of a hospital – to help ensure North Queensland communities receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time so they can live happier, healthier, and longer lives.

Many social, economic, and environmental factors contribute to health outcomes for communities and individuals. We have a focus on preventative approaches to health including immunisation and health screening, promoting better nutrition and staying active, and reducing the impact of alcohol, smoking, and other drugs on health and wellbeing.

Find out more about the PHN program on the Australian Government Department of Health website. 

This Values-Behaviour Blueprint provides a summary of NQPHN’s Values-Behaviour Charter. The Charter represents a shared commitment from all staff to improving the future ways of working at NQPHN. The purpose of this charter is to outline the behaviours and actions expected of leaders and staff across NQPHN. 

View NQPHN job vacancies and apply, here.

An additional benefit of working for NQPHN is that we offer salary packaging solutions (also known as salary sacrifice).

You can contribute a sum of money from your pre-tax salary each Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year, which is 1 April to 31 March. This can be used for everyday expenses such as mortgage, bills, loan, credit card repayments, shopping, groceries and even petrol.

NQPHN chooses to salary package through Eziway.

View NQPHN's organisational chart, here.