A medicine shortage occurs when there is unlikely to be enough of a medicine in Australia for the people who need to take it. Suppliers must report shortages of prescription medicines and a small number of over-the-counter medicines to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

Health professionals play a critical role in supporting individuals and communities to recover after natural disasters and other emergencies.

Disasters can affect everyone in the community and mental health needs often emerge in the months following a disaster.

Responding to the health and wellbeing needs of your community during an emergency or natural disaster. Northern Queensland PHN offers a range of resources to support health professionals respond in emergency situations.

Prepare your organisation and patients/customers for the impact of disasters.

Information for primary healthcare providers to support preparation, response, and recovery.