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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FLU VACCINATIONS | This week, Northern Queensland PHN CEO John Gregg caught up with Adam Stephen from ABC Far North to have a chat about getting vaccinated against the flu. During the segment they informed listeners about the benefits of getting vaccinated, common side effects of the vaccine, where to go to get a flu shot, and what to do if you contract the flu.
They also busted flu shot myths, setting the record straight that you can't catch the flu from the flu vaccine!
Annual influenza vaccination is the most important way to prevent influenza and its complications. Have you had your flu shot yet? Find out more at community.nqphn.com.au/influenza-vaccination
Influenza vaccination | Northern Queensland Primary Healthcare Network (NQPHN)
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Click on the headings below to find out more about the influenza virus and getting vaccinated. NQPHN encourages the community to take control of their health and ensure they are up-to-date with their ...YOUR CHANCE TO WIN 🎉 | Kids Helpline Official is calling on all North Queensland students and schools! They want to know what challenge you've faced and how you got through it...
A massive first prize of $15,000 is up for grabs and you could be the star of your very own Kids Helpline video!
Find out more at >> kidshelpline.com.au/nq-challenge
Check out this short video by JCU Nursing and Midwifery staff and students from JCU College of Healthcare Sciences about the Resilient Communities in Disaster (RCD) course. Creating Local Legends! bit.ly/2WXhOOx Kindly supported by Northern Queensland PHN #JCUNursingMidwifery
ADDRESSING ADDICTION WORKSHOPS | Northern Queensland PHN, together with Lives Lived Well, invite general practitioners and pharmacists, as well as alcohol and other drugs (AoD) service providers to attend 'addressing addiction' workshops.
High quality primary care is an integral part of identification, support, and treatment of individuals with problematic use of alcohol and other substances.
To support clinicians dealing with the emerging issues with problematic use of drugs and alcohol, NQPHN and Lives Lived Well welcome Dr Graeme Judson, Lives Lived Well Addiction Specialist, to discuss the complexities of
addiction.
There are two workshops being held on Wednesday 29 May:
ADDRESSING ADDICTION IN PRIMARY CARE ROUNDTABLE FOR AOD SERVICE PROVIDERS
Time: 2.30pm-4pm
Where: NQPHN Training Centre Mackay
Register here >> www.nqphn.com.au/events/addressing-addiction-in-primary-care-roundtable-mackay
ADDRESSING ADDICTION IN GENERAL PRACTICE FOR GENERAL PRACTITIONERS AND PHARMACISTS
Time: 6pm-8.30pm (registration from 5.30pm)
Where: Ocean International Mackay
Register here >> www.nqphn.com.au/events/addressing-addiction-in-general-practice-mackay
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Events for May 2019 Find Events Events In Search Near Find Events Event Views Navigation View As: Calendar Month Navigation « April June » Calendar of Events Calendar of Events Monday Tuesday Wed...MUMS' MENTAL HEALTH CHECKLIST | Is what you're feeling part of your role as a new mum? Or is it something more? Perinatal depression and anxiety is common, yet treatable. Visit Beyond Blue to learn the signs and take the Mums’ Mental Health Checklist: bb.org.au/newmum
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY NOW LIVE | Northern Queensland PHN is now inviting tender submissions for the provision of psychosocial support services in the Cairns, Townsville, and Mackay regions.
The National Psychosocial Support Measure (NPSM), funded by the Federal Government, provides psychosocial support services to assist people with severe mental illness resulting in reduced functional capacity.
The objectives of the NPSM are to:
➡️ support people with a severe mental illness and associated psychosocial functional impairment who are not more appropriately supported through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
➡️ improve access to psychosocial support services, mental health outcomes, and equity in service availability
➡️ reduce the avoidable need for more intense and acute health services and enhance appropriate and optimal use of the health system.
For more information, visit www.nqphn.com.au/tenders-now-open-to-improve-the-wellbeing-of-individuals-with-mental-illness
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Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is now inviting tender submissions for the provision of psychosocial support services in the Cairns, Townsville, and Mackay regions. The National Psy...IMPROVING END-OF-LIFE CARE FOR FRAIL OLDER PEOPLE - TOWNSVILLE | Are you a health care professional who wants to improve end-of-life care for people in your care?
Join our FREE education session!
This session is built around the End-of-Life Care Framework: the last 12 months of life.
Learning outcomes:
- advanced care planning
- translating patients’ wishes into goals of clinical care
- terminal care management
Guest speakers:
- Dr Leyton Miller
- CNC Julie Sutherland
DATE: Tuesday 4 June
TIME: 7.30am-9am
WHERE: NQPHN Office, JCU building 500, Douglas
Visit www.nqphn.com.au/events/improving-end-of-life-care-for-frail-older-people-townsville for more information and to register
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For health care professionals Are you a health care professional who wants to improve end-of-life care for people in your care? Join our free education session! This session is built around the End-of...PRACTICE MANAGERS MEETINGS | Northern Queensland PHN along with Heart Foundation and My health for life are holding a series of Practice Managers Meetings - for practice managers, health workers, and practice nurses - across the Cairns and Townsville regions.
Heart disease and stroke, which are mostly preventable, are responsible for almost 30 per cent of all deaths and 15 per cent of Australia’s total disease burden. Join us to find out how general practice can positively impact this.
TOPICS
- CVD risk assessments
- CVD risk screening calculators/heart age calculator
- new MBS item numbers 699 and 177
- My health for life
- PenCS recipes to identify patients at risk referral pathway.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- new MBS items for cardiovascular risk screening
- CVD risk assessments/heart health checks
- My health for life referral
- PIP QI guidelines.
Visit the links to find out more and to register for an event near you!
TOWNSVILLE (Tuesday 4 June) >> www.nqphn.com.au/events/practice-managers-meeting-townsville
INNISFAIL (Wednesday 5 June) >> www.nqphn.com.au/events/practice-managers-meeting-innisfail-2
CAIRNS (Wednesday 5 June) >> www.nqphn.com.au/events/practice-managers-meeting-cairns-2
MAREEBA (Thursday 6 June) >> www.nqphn.com.au/events/practice-managers-meeting-mareeba
Practice Managers Meeting (Cairns) | Northern Queensland Primary Health Network
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For practice managers, health workers, and practice nurses Heart disease and stroke, which are mostly preventable, are responsible for almost 30 per cent of all deaths and 15 per cent of Australia’s...
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Around 77,500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in the Northern Queensland PHN region…
Healthcare For Older People
We partner with healthcare providers to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of aged care services with a focus on those who are currently missing out.
Help After Hours
We know that people can get sick at any time, so it is important that they can get healthcare 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Mental Health
We partner with healthcare providers to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of mental health services with a focus on those who are currently missing out.
Practice Support
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Immunisation
We run an immunisation program to support General Practice in achieving childhood immunisation targets…
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Conditions including cancer, diabetes, asthma, mental illness, arthritis and circulatory disease….
Services In My Region
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Townsville Palliative Care Study Day
The Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People seminar (Brisbane)
AROC Workshop FIM™ Training (Townsville)
Pain 101 – An Interactive Workshop for GPs, Nurses and AHP’s (Cairns)
AROC Workshop WeeFIM® Training (Townsville)
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