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NWRH providing mental health support to North Queenslanders
North and West Remote Health (NWRH) commenced the provision of the Mental Health Integrated Complex Care (MHICC) services in April 2020 with funding provided by Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN).
28/04/2021 - 11:49
Community consultations for lived experience of suicide
Do you live in Cairns, Innisfail, Ravenshoe, Mareeba, or Mossman and have a lived experience of suicidal crisis or attempt, caring for someone through a suicide crisis, or bereaved by suicide? We want to hear from you!
20/04/2021 - 10:08
Mackay Regional Council celebrates the 10 year Anniversary of My Community Directory in the region
NQPHN Executive Director - Mackay Karin Barron and NQPHN Digital Manager Janine Cox recently joined Mackay Regional Council and My Community Directory at the Mackay Jubilee Community Centre to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Community Directory and Diary platforms (Community Information Exchange).
30/03/2021 - 8:54
Self care reminder for health professionals
During times of uncertainty and unpredictability, it’s important to look after yourself. Self care is something we all know about, but often don’t prioritise. This is particularly true for those in helping roles, and those trying to juggle their professional and family responsibilities.
26/03/2021 - 10:13
North Queensland residents encouraged to be patient as COVID-19 vaccination rollout begins
North Queensland residents are being urged to be patient, as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout program for Phase 1b ramps up in communities across the region.
22/03/2021 - 14:45
Indigenous health-centred Diploma of Leadership and Management
The second learning retreat for the Indigenous Health-Centred Diploma of Leadership and Management was recently held in Cairns.
In recognition of the significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce in the NQPHN region, a collaboration with Health Workforce Queensland (HWQ) and Health Industry Training (HIT) was established. HWQ funded places under their Bursary Program, and HIT developed and provided the training for this course.
In recognition of the significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce in the NQPHN region, a collaboration with Health Workforce Queensland (HWQ) and Health Industry Training (HIT) was established. HWQ funded places under their Bursary Program, and HIT developed and provided the training for this course.
18/03/2021 - 10:11
Robin Whyte appointed new NQPHN CEO
The Board of Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Robin Whyte as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
20/01/2021 - 10:50
Region unites to launch palliative care roadmap
Leaders from across the Townsville region launched the Townsville Area Palliative Care Plan 2020-2024, an initiative of Palliative Care Queensland, Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN), and the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
11/12/2020 - 11:06
Break it Down videos now available on Hitnet
The Break it Down project content is now more accessible to North Queenslanders thanks to a collaboration with Hitnet.
19/11/2020 - 14:41
Real Mates Talk men’s campaign
Around three-quarters of the people who die by suicide in the Whitsunday, Isaac, and Mackay region are men. These men are aged from teenagers to the elderly - they are our brothers, sons, husbands, workmates, friends, and neighbours.
13/11/2020 - 14:59