Health in my region
Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is working to make health better for all people in North Queensland. We have a focus on improving health for populations that are most at risk, such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and older Australians. We are actively engaging people in communities through our Community Advisory Groups and we also welcome feedback on health services and issues.
If you have a concern or query you are also welcome to contact us.
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ACTIVE, SAFE & HEALTHY RICHMOND PROGRAM LAUNCH | Richmond Shire Council's Active, Safe & Healthy Richmond program was recently launched in the region to help build a strong and resilient community and to improve the wellbeing of residents.
The locally-developed program offers tailored yoga classes that address mental and physical wellbeing as well as self-defence training workshops for the shire's young people to help improve physical health and support overall wellness.
This program is a result of ongoing collaboration between North Queensland Sports Foundation, Northern Queensland PHN, and North Queensland Local Government Association.
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ACTIVE LIVING FREE FITNESS CLASSES | Cairns Regional Council have expanded their Active Living classes to Cairns suburbs.
The classes offer free, entry-level adult fitness programs, delivered by qualified trainers. No equipment or experience is required.
The Active Living free fitness in the suburbs program is a twelve-week pilot program proudly brought to you by Cairns Regional Council and Northern Queensland PHN.
A fantastic opportunity to get fit for free!
MANAGING ANXIETY AND UTILISING MY HEALTH RECORD - TOWNSVILLE | Northern Queensland PHN invites pharmacists to this interactive and case-based workshop.
Eleanor McKean from NPS MedicineWise will be discuss:
▪️recognising signs and symptoms of anxiety
▪️psychological management of anxiety
▪️pharmacological management of anxiety.
Kate Ellis from the Australian Digital Health Agency will discuss:
▪️the processes involved in implementing and adopting My Health Record (MHR) as part of your clinical work flow
▪️understanding privacy and security obligations of the pharmacy profession
▪️utilising MHR to benefit the patient.
When: Tuesday 30 April 2019
Time: 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Venue: NQPHN Training Room, Townsville
Click the link for more info and to register >> bit.ly/2D6ihGo
INVITATION: HEALTHY EATS CO-DESIGN WORKSHOP | Life Education Queensland and Northern Queensland PHN invite you and your colleagues to a co-design workshop to share your ideas on fun, easy, and tasty ways to get school kids and families in the Cairns community eating more fruit and vegetables.
The workshop is part of a community-based nutrition program to promote healthy eating habits in schools, at home, and in the community.
When: Monday 29 April 2019
Time: 4.30pm-6pm
Venue: NQPHN Cairns Training Room
Find out more and register here >> bit.ly/2XeoDuH
MORANBAH CULTURAL AWARENESS TRAINING | Northern Queensland PHN invites general practitioners and community care providers to a consecutive two-day training workshop.
This workshop will address needs of the local Isaac community and build capacity for GPs and community care providers to provide holistic and appropriate care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
When: Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 April 2019
Time: Saturday 9am-3pm and Sunday 8.30am-2.30pm
Venue: Moranbah Community Centre
Download the flyer and register here >> bit.ly/2G23Vr3
CAMP BARRABADEEN - MORE THAN JUST A CAMPING GROUND | Camp Barrabadeen is a beautiful bush camp set on the shores of the iconic Lake Tinaroo. While Camp Barrabadeen is used for Scout and Guide activities, they also offer public camping with so much for the average camper.
Surrounded by 3.3km of shoreline including sheltered coves and over 500 metres of sandy beach, this is the perfect spot to put your feet up and let the view of the lake and peacefulness sink in.
Outdoor recreation can assist in improving wellbeing and is known to:
- reduce mental fatigue
- increase immune system function
- boost creative problem-solving
- help gain self-confidence
- improve short-term memory
- develop skills and abilities
- help gain a sense of accomplishment
- lower blood pressure
- improve ability to focus
- reduce risk of obesity.
For more information visit www.fnbac.com.au
📣 NQPHN NEWSLETTER - OUT NOW! 📣| Check out the latest edition of Northern Queensland PHN's NQ Primary Health Update newsletter.
Issue 75 is packed with all the latest news, events, funding opportunities, jobs, and key health information, including:
- Going Blue for Autism
- 2019 influenza vaccination information
- Our Region, Our People: Meet Physio Plus
- New requirements for overseas trained doctors to work in Australia
- Current NQPHN vacancies.
Read Issue 75 at mailchi.mp/nqphn/newsletter75
NQ Primary Health Update e-newsletter - Issue 75
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Northern Queensland PHN, Mackay Hospital and Health Service, and Isaac Regional Council recently hosted two healthcare roundtable engagement and consultation sessions at the Moranbah Community Cent...
Thank you Northern Queensland PHN for featuring our superstar Exercise Physiologist Yvette Porter! 👍😊 www.physioplus.com.au
SHARE A TALE | Dawn from Northern Queensland PHN has had the opportunity to participate in the The Purple House's Share A Tale conference held in Alice Springs this week.
Share A Tale provides a forum for a special conversation about remote dialysis, community-led healthcare, and keeping culture strong.
Renal dialysis treatments in very remote areas are now funded through a new Medicare Benefits Schedule item number. As Australia’s first provider of very remote dialysis, The Purple House are proud of how they care for their patients in remote communities and are excited about what this means for getting more people home to country.
Dawn is pictured with Purple House CEO Sarah Brown in front of the Purple Truck.
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CORES Townsville Suicide Intervention Training
Moranbah Cultural Awareness Training
Project ECHO® Refugee Kids program (online)
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