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GP and Practice News enewsletter
Welcome to Northern Queensland Primary Health Network's (NQPHN's) GP and Practice News enewsletter (formerly called Practice Managers Update).
19/01/2024 - 9:09
Commissioning priorities update
NQPHN has recently undertaken a process to meet with local and funded service providers to communicate its commissioning priorities. The following summary and accompanying infographic capture these commissioning priorities and the timeline of work for 2022-23.
17/05/2022 - 15:36
First 1,000 Days of Life Framework online survey
Better Health North Queensland is developing a First 1,000 Days of Life Framework for the North Queensland region.
11/05/2022 - 13:23
headspace Cairns marks major milestone in delivering vital mental health services for young people
More than 7200 young people in Cairns have been supported to achieve better mental health outcomes due to the important work of headspace Cairns, which celebrates its 10-year anniversary this week.
28/04/2022 - 9:57
NQPHN releases new report on the health needs of northern Queenslanders
Northern Queensland Primary Health Network’s (NQPHN) Health Needs Assessment 2022-24 identifies key priority health areas for the North Queensland region.
31/03/2022 - 14:49
headspace Whitsundays grand opening
Community comes together to celebrate the opening of new youth mental health support service.
25/03/2022 - 16:36
Boost for Cairns primary care workforce
Local general practices now able to better respond to workforce needs through reclassification of Cairns’ DPA status.
22/02/2022 - 14:33
Childhood trauma now linked to psychotic symptoms in young cannabis users
Adding to the growing potential physical and mental health risks posed by child trauma, new Queensland research says it may may increase the chance of young people experiencing psychotic symptoms when using cannabis – and also increase the chances they will engage in problem cannabis use.
10/02/2022 - 11:27
Life as a rural generalist: providing healthcare to rural and remote Australia
The Australian Government is strongly committed to improving access to health services for all Australians.
08/10/2021 - 20:21
Dr Sarah Coll’s Orthopaedic Series: Fractures of the lower limb
01/10/2021 - 11:53