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OneNQ to help strengthen mental health skills across northern Queensland’s health workforce

From a nurse helping an anxious patient to a physiotherapist supporting someone through a difficult diagnosis, health professionals are often...

Mackay residents gain confidence through Last Aid community education program

As part of the Greater Choice for At Home Palliative Care (GCfAHPC) Program, Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) partnered...

Health Workforce Spotlight: Jaana Harris

Name: Jaana Harris Position: Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) Place of work: Mt Kooyong Nursing Home, Julatten Tell us about...

Expressions of Interest: 2026 Board Director vacancies

North Queensland Primary Healthcare Network Limited (NQPHN) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified applicants to fill four...

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...

New Virtual Care Pods improve access to care for vulnerable communities in Mackay region

A person who had not seen a doctor for several years was among the first to use a new Virtual...

Dying to Know Day encourages people to start the conversations that matter most

What would happen if your family had to make important decisions on your behalf but didn’t know your wishes? That...

Connecting CQI activities and PIP QI into one clear pathway

General practices are navigating multiple priorities from health reform, from funded Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects and PIP QI requirements,...

Veteran care made easier: Major DVA reforms now in effect

From 1 July 2026, significant reforms to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) have streamlined the way veterans access compensation,...

Vaccination update: A focus on Queensland seniors

Compared to previous years, fewer people in the 65 years and over group have been vaccinated for influenza. Given this...

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