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Our vision is a community where good health is available for everyone. We work with others to create and deliver the best possible health and community care system for the people of our region.
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Our vision is a community where good health is available to everyone.
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Our team
Our vision is a community where good health is available for everyone. We work with others to create and deliver the best possible health and community care system for the people of our region.
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Programs for our community
Through our innovative programs, our communities benefit from greater coordination, improved access to care, and a better healthcare system.
Primary care support
If you’re a GP or health professional working in the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region, you can find helpful resources, research and support here.
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Our committees
Brisbane North PHN is committed to working with others to create and deliver the best possible health and community care system for the people of our region.
Our partnerships
Brisbane North PHN partners with key stakeholders to support our region.
Reconciliation Action Plan
Privacy policy
The protection of your personal information is something we take very seriously.
Disclaimer
This website is operated by Partners 4 Health Limited trading as Brisbane North PHN ABN 55 150 102 257 (the PHN).
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Dr Patricia Baker
Local positions
Brisbane North PHN provides a listing of local positions vacant in the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region submitted by local health care providers.
Careers
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Media
Access media releases and campaign materials about Brisbane North PHN and our programs.
Latest news
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Events
Upcoming Brisbane North PHN events, PHN-joint events and events that are hosted by PHN-affiliated partner organisations.
Newsletters
Publications for health professionals in our region.
Metro North Health Forum 2025
Brisbane North PHN and Metro North Health jointly host the 2025 Metro North Health Forum
Aged and community care
Our aim is to improve health outcomes for people in our community with a focus on people 65 and over. To achieve this, we collaborate with consumers, service providers, hospitals, GPs and government.
Support for palliative care
We work with a range of stakeholders to improve the palliative care journey for residents of the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region.
Regional assessment service
The Regional Assessment Service is no longer operating.
Residential Aged Care Collaborative
Collaborative groups bring individuals and organisations together to identify local issues, problem solve and promote communication that supports coordination of care for people in the community.
Mental health, alcohol and other drug and suicide prevention services
Brisbane North PHN works with local communities, consumers, carers, health professionals, hospitals and community mental health providers to design local solutions to meet local needs, via our joint regional plan 'Planning for Wellbeing'.
Brief therapy psychological services
Brief therapy psychological services are an evidence-based first option for people who are experiencing mild depression and anxiety.
Brisbane MIND and Brisbane MIND4KiDS
Brisbane North PHN’s Brisbane MIND program improves access to quality primary mental healthcare for vulnerable and disadvantaged communities across our region.
Services for people with severe mental illness
Medicare Mental Health Centres offers residents free, walk-in mental health support and advice.
Suicide prevention services
We fund a number of programs to deliver suicide prevention services in our region and we are committed to fostering collaborative partnerships with consumers and carers at each stage of the commissioning process.
Alcohol and other drug treatment services
Alcohol and other drug support and treatment services are available for people with concerns about their substance use.
Youth mental health services
Brisbane North PHN funds youth mental health services that provide psychological intervention to children, young adults and their families.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing
We're committed to improving the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region.
Medical practice assistant training
Information on Medical Practice Assisting (MPA) courses available through UNE Partnerships Pty Ltd (UNEP).
Team Care Coordination program
Supporting you to live well - your home, your health, your way
HealthPathways
The HealthPathways program is a joint project between Brisbane North PHN and Metro North Health, supported by Queensland Health.
General Practice Liaison Officer program
The GPLOs are a team of experienced GPs and an Optometrist with general/private practice backgrounds.
Contribute
Various tools to contribute to Brisbane North PHN.
Mr Stan Macionis
Mr Mark Henley
Ms Kathy Campbell
Paul Martin
Raoul Ross
COVID-19
Providing the latest information on COVID-19 for GPs, service providers and our community.
Information for GPs
Latest COVID-19 advice for general practice including information on testing criteria, vaccine availability, financial support and personal protective equipment.
Dr Jennifer Schafer
Partners in Health
Partners in Health is a monthly update for health related community groups, peak bodies and associations, government representatives, community members and other interested individuals.
Information for our community
Where to get vaccinated and how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
Commonwealth Home Support Program
Healthy@home is a consortium of 18 leading organisations who are experienced in supporting people with diverse needs, characteristics and life experiences.
Lived experience engagement
Mental Health lived experience network.
Health Alliance
The Health Alliance is a joint initiative between Metro North Health and Brisbane North PHN.
Medicare Mental Health and eReferrals
Help to navigate and refer into mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drug services in the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region.
Chronic wound care
We work with key stakeholders to improve the care of people living with chronic wounds.
Residential Aged Care Homes
Brisbane North PHN works closely with Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs), residents and their families to promote quality care in their home. There are more than 9000 RACH beds across 86 homes across Brisbane City Council, Moreton Bay Regional Council and Somerset Regional Councils which span our region.
Multicultural health
Collaborating to ensure that primary health care is accessible, culturally appropriate and inclusive.
User Dashboard
Libby Dunstan
Campaign launch: Safe to See Your GP
Adjunct Associate Professor Sharon Sweeney
Rachelle Foreman
Media releases
View the latest Brisbane North PHN media releases.
New headspace youth mental health service for Pine Rivers
June 15, 2020
Brisbane North PHN CEO to step down
Mar 18, 2020
Start a conversation. Find your reasons to stay
Sept 19, 2019
High resolution images
Click on each tile to preview the image and download a licenced high resolution version suitable for print publications.
Dr Anita Green presenting
Libby Dunstan at IUIH GP Respiratory Clinic
Libby Dunstan portrait image
Flowing Knowledge, Healing Country
AGM elects first Indigenous Board Director
Nov 12, 2020
Professor Jody Currie
Opening of headspace Strathpine to improve youth mental health services
Nov 30, 2020
Information for aged care
Supporting COVID-19 in aged care
24/7 health advice just a phone call away
Feb 15, 2021
New headspace Strathpine centre opens according to plan
Dec 15, 2020
Upcoming opportunities for peer participation
Mar 11, 2021
Research surveys
Brisbane North PHN provides a listing of current research surveys. Health professionals are invited to submit their study or survey for feedback, or browse the listings below to participate.
Fanfare heralds official launch of headspace Strathpine
Mar 15, 2021
Working together to develop local care pathways
Mar 25, 2021
Vaccination Information
Information on the COVID-19 vaccine across North Brisbane and the Moreton Bay region
Project update on our regional plan for wellbeing
Mar 30, 2021
Rachelle Foreman portrait image
2021 sees the return of face-to-face aged care forums
July 26, 2021
Reimagining centre-based respite: social hubs, centres or clubs?
July 26, 2021
Ms Jane Schmitt
Staying prepared and ready for an outbreak
COVID-19 information and resources to support Queensland residential aged care staff
Information and resources for residential aged care
Information and resources for home care
Information and resources for residential aged care
Residential aged care - information and resources
Home care - information and resources
Practice Link
Practice Link is a monthly update for general practices staff.
Initial Assessment and Referral - Decision Support Tool
A decision support tool to help you connect people with the right mental health support, quickly.
Year in review 2021-22
Our Year in Review brings together highlights from the past 12 months of improving health outcomes from our communities.
Viewing distress through a different lens
The value of Safe Spaces in our communities.
Vaccinating vulnerable populations
“People were stuck, bed-ridden or homebound and wanted to be vaccinated”
Nursing home not an option
Nursing home not an option for Michelle, who suffered a cruel childhood as an orphan.
Dr Jared Dart
Dr Jennifer Schafer portrait image
Libby Dunstan at Safe Spaces Redcliffe official opening
Say 'older Australians' not 'the elderly'
Language guide launched to combat ageism
Libby Dunstan, Yvette D'Ath and Safe Spaces staff
Libby Dunstan and the Hon Peter Dutton MP
Libby Dunstan, Paul Martin and Hon Emma McBride MP
Safe Spaces official opening
Download the Safe Spaces images
Paul Martin, Anita Green, Emma McBride, Libby Dunstan
Emma McBride, Libby Dunstan, Luke Howarth
Anita Green and Emma McBride
Breast cancer community forum puts patients at centre of care
Dec 12, 2022
Consortium champions “Queensland” approach to GP Workforce Planning and Prioritisation
Feb 02, 2023
Strengthening Medicare GP Grants to boost general practice
Feb 07, 2023
“Support for all matters primary care” – learnings from PHN’s annual practitioner survey
Feb 16, 2023
Planning for Wellbeing: a shared vision for suicide prevention, AOD and mental health stakeholders
Feb 21, 2023
Towards health equity and closing the gap
Mar 01, 2023
rediCASE for Commissioned Service Providers
Resources and support for Brisbane North PHN commissioned service providers who use rediCASE or migrate data to rediCASE.
Putting the personal in palliative care
Mar 07, 2023
Planning for what matters most to you
Mar 20, 2023
Women’s health boosted with funding for two endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics
Mar 24, 2023
Healthy ageing on the agenda at Brisbane North Aged Care Forum
Mar 28, 2023
PHN Talk
Stay up to date with our latest good news stories, straight from the desks of the Brisbane North PHN’s project teams.
PPIMS Network brings lived experience to improve the emotional responsiveness of emergency services
Earlier this year, the Peer Participation in Mental Health Services (PPIMS) Network participated in a co-design workshop with Nat Scott, Brisbane North Safe Space Network Coordinator, to explore the ways that emergency service first responders respond to people experiencing emotional distress.
Welcome to PHN Talk
Welcome to our PHN Talk blog – a collection of intra-organisational good news stories written by and for Brisbane North PHN staff and stakeholders who would like to stay up to date with our programs and progress.
A Safe Space for Strathpine community at Bunnings Lawton
This March, Strathpine Safe Space (operated by Neami National and part of the Brisbane North Safe Space Network) and Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) joined together to offer a community Safe Space pop-up at Bunnings Lawton.
Paul Martin, Anita Green, Emma McBride, Libby Dunstan, Luke Howarth
Sharon Sweeney shows the aged care referral guide
A joint approach to Engagement and Partnering
In the spirit of collaboration and partnering, Brisbane North and Brisbane South PHNs are currently jointly working on the development of a new Engagement and Partnerships (E&P) Toolkit.
GP Workforce Planning and Prioritisation (GP WPP) Program
Delivering the Australian General Practice Training Workforce Planning and Prioritisation (GP WPP) program in Queensland.
National training
The national IAR DST training is workshops 1 and 2 combined so no self-paced webinar. GPs and GP Registrars who attend the national training will receive an email with Brisbane North PHN specific resources so they will not miss out.
Progress through Partnerships made at 2023 Metro North Health Forum
May 11, 2023
2023–2024 Federal Budget prioritises primary healthcare
May 15, 2023
Health Alliance comes together to tackle system wide issues
The Health Alliance is the ongoing, joint commitment of Metro North Health and Brisbane North PHN to tackling system barriers to provide an integrated system of care that delivers quality health outcomes closer to home.
Pilot program for people living with chronic health conditions reduces emergency visits to Caboolture Hospital
May 16, 2023
Make a date - for reconciliation
Dates and anniversaries are a staple of our lives. These numbers on a calendar celebrate the date of our birth, when we became engaged or married, or when a beloved family member or friend passed away. Sometimes they are the bases for extravagant rituals, and at others we prefer to simply ignore them (who's looking at you, 60?).
PHN values in action at Staff Development Day
Earlier this month, all staff convened for Brisbane North PHN’s twice yearly Staff Development Day – an opportunity for the whole of organisation to come together, reflect on our shared values and vision, set our course for the next six months of work, and engage in creativity and team building outside our usual roles.
Safe Spaces: connecting our community to non-clinical emotional supports
Safe Spaces are inclusive, welcoming and supportive environments for people experiencing emotional distress. They use a peer-led workforce to provide appropriate, reliable and non-clinical supports and promote warm connections at accessible, walk-in locations.
National PHN Mental Health Lived Experience Engagement Network (MHLEEN) Annual Forum opens up LE conversations in Cairns
“Hearing the voice of Lived Experience Leaders”
Saying YES to ensuring quality Experience of Service
As a high performing and outcomes focused organisation, we are committed to building the capacity of Brisbane North PHN, and healthcare and service providers, to deliver the best possible health and community care system for the people of our region.
Commissioning Collaborative: a new way of commissioning MHAODSP services
“In its purest form, co-commissioning is evidenced by collaboration and shared contributions to goals.”
Making sense of Primary Sense: webinar explores data-driven clinical support tool
June 23, 2023
Studies and trials
Brisbane North PHN provides a listing of current primary health care related studies and trials. Health professionals can share their research studies and trials here or browse the listings below to participate. Unless stated, third-party research studies or trial submissions are not endorsed by the PHN.
Care finder helping older Australians to navigate aged care
Brisbane North PHN has established a new program to help highly vulnerable people to navigate and access Australia’s Aged Care system.
GP Link
GP Link is our local source of health news for GPs in our region, including clinical updates and information pertaining to PHN programs, pathways, initiatives, events, training and professional development opportunities.
Conversing about palliative care with general practice: PHN marks National Palliative Care Week
This year’s National Palliative Care Week focused on starting conversations around Matters of Life and Death.
Six-month milestone for Bribie Island's after-hours GP pilot
July 06, 2023
Cause for celebration: headspace proud partners of Moreton Bay PrideFest
More than 3,500 local LGBTIQA+ community members, allies, charities and support services came together this June for the inaugural Moreton Bay Pridefest – leaving a trail of glitter in their wake.
Care Collective Caboolture celebrates milestone 12 months
Earlier this month the Brisbane North PHN and Metro North Health Care Collective brought project stakeholders together at Caboolture Hospital to reflect on the successes and challenges of the past 12 months since establishing the Care Collective – Caboolture.
Spotlight on the women of Brisbane North and Moreton Bay
In June, the Knowledge, Planning and Performance (KPP) team turned our attention to deepening our knowledge of the women in our region. Using national publicly available datasets and combining this with our own, we wanted to create a profile – that became our Women’s health snapshot.
Provider Connect Australia to be rolled out in the North Brisbane region
Brisbane North PHN’s Digital Health team will be assisting with the national rollout of Provider Connect Australia (PCA) this month.
Care finder program
The care finder service targets older Australians who need intensive support to navigate and access the aged care system.
Celebrating Aged Care Employee Day
Aged Care Employee Day is an annual celebration of the more than 427,000 residential care, home care and retirement living staff who care for over 1.5 million older Australians.
Towards better engagement with GPs: Brisbane North PHN’s publications review
Introducing GP Link – your local source of GP news.
Team Care Coordination support people with diabetes and other chronic and complex health conditions
July marked National Diabetes Week, which aims to improve ongoing clinical outcomes and drive meaningful conversation around the impact of diabetes in Australia.
Our region
We support clinicians and communities in Brisbane’s northern suburbs, Moreton Bay city and parts of Somerset Regional Council. Our region covers approximately 4,100 km2 of urban, regional and rural areas, with a population of over one million.
Your Care Navigator - Healthy ageing service navigation
Your Care Navigator is a website designed to direct older people, their families and their carers living in the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region to services and organisations that can support their needs in healthy living and ageing.
Commissioning, reports and plans
Commissioning enables us to use our resources to improve outcomes and shape the health of the community care system.
Innovating Residential Aged Care Homes in our region with Telehealth
In the last 12 months, 72 (representing 85 per cent) of Residential Aged Care Homes (RACH) in the north Brisbane and Moreton Bay region have received a telehealth grant to upgrade their internet connectivity and digital health equipment.
Integrated Assessment Tool Live Trial
Partners 4 Health Regional Assessment Service took part in the Department of Health’s new Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) Live Trail, which ran from April to late July this year.
Refocus of Planning for Wellbeing for better community outcomes
Implementation of the current Planning for Wellbeing regional plan for mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and suicide prevention (MHAODSP) has been extended until 2025, in line with national and statewide strategic planning.
Making sense of Primary Sense for general practice
Aug 25, 2023
In support of the Voice to Parliament
Aug 28, 2023
Year in review 2022-23
Our values in action: Brisbane North PHN's Year in Review brings together highlights from this past 12 months’ work.
Brisbane North Credentialed Pharmacist Directory
A directory of Credentialed Pharmacists within the north Brisbane and Moreton Bay region.
ASPIRE: a collaborative approach to safer medication management
Sept 05, 2023
Have your say to inform Brisbane North PHN’s next Health Needs Assessment
As part of our commissioning cycle, Brisbane North PHN undertakes a Health Needs Assessment (HNA) every three years.
Breaking down barriers in improving access to wound care services in our community
Connecting patients to the right mental health support with the IAR decision support tool
The Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) assists GPs in finding appropriate care at a local level for patients who present with mental health concerns.
Caroline Radowski
Brisbane North staff represent at the 2023 PHN Commissioning Innovation Showcase
PHN Commissioning Innovation Showcase event focused on accelerating outcomes and equity through commissioning.
Protecting our homebound patients with access to COVID vaccinations
While thousands of Australians were lining up at vaccination centres or visiting their GP or pharmacist to receive a COVID vaccination, many were left at home and unable to make the journey to do so.
Providing vaccinations to our vulnerable communities
In September and October, Brisbane North PHN hosted a series of free vaccine clinics to help protect vulnerable members of our community.
Year in review 2021-22
Our Year in Review brings together highlights from the past 12 months of improving health outcomes from our communities.
Brisbane North PHN acknowledges the Voice referendum result
Oct 17, 2023
Urgent care
Care when it's urgent, but not an emergency.
Early intervention project supports people to manage chronic conditions
In July 2021 the Department of Health and Aged Care (DOHAC) provided funding to the Brisbane North PHN to commission services that focus on early intervention initiatives that support healthy ageing and ongoing management of chronic conditions.
Local insights inform GP workforce need and training capacity in Queensland
From May to July this year, local PHN GP Workforce Planning and Prioritisation (GP WPP) program teams conducted over 900 consultations across the state to capture key data and workforce insights from local primary care stakeholders.
Be cyber wise, don't compromise
October is Cyber Awareness Month. As we all continue to increase our online interactions and reliance on technology for everyday activities it's imperative that we take steps to protect ourselves and "be cyber wise – don't compromise."
Open to change: from Street to Home
Stability and support for our vulnerably housed.
"I am deserving of help"
Ensuring Safe Spaces and continued connection in and for our communities
I am deserving of help
Ensuring Safe Spaces and continued connection in and for our communities.
Our values in action: our 2022-23 Year in Review is live
Oct 31, 2023
Connection is our biggest commodity
Drawing on First Nations wisdom to prepare the next generation for school.
A fond farewell to longstanding Board member, Dr Anita Green
Nov 13, 2023
Connecting the community to mental health services – one webchat at a time
The My Mental Health website is an online guide to mental health services in the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region – it can be a helpful resource for someone (or their loved ones) struggling with their mental health, or who is looking for supportive, localised information, news, events, or resources.
Health Alliance comes together to address complex issues in the region
The Health Alliance represents Brisbane North PHN and Metro North Health's ongoing commitment to tackling system barriers in line with our shared vision for our community – one where people experience a seamless, integrated and navigable system of care that delivers quality health outcomes closer to home.
Dr Kelly Lai
Supporting chronic disease management this World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day was established by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organisation (WHO). This worldwide campaign, held on or around November 14 each year, is an important awareness raising event, ensuring diabetes remains top of mind publicly and politically. The “special” date marks Sir Frederick Banting’s birthday who – in partnership with Charles Best – discovered insulin in 1922.
PHN represents at SEQ First Nations Health Equity In Action Conference
Last month the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) hosted the SEQ First Nations Health Equity In Action Conference, attended by representatives from across Brisbane North PHN's Executive, Spirit of Reconciliation Working Group and program teams.
Community clinic boosts vaccine coverage in vulnerable Kilcoy region
Last month Brisbane North PHN coordinated the second in a series of community vaccine clinics for vulnerable communities in our region – this one at Kilcoy.
Changing of the guard for Brisbane North PHN Board following 2022-23 AGM
Nov 23, 2023
Brisbane North PHN region specific resources
Services and supports for adults
Finding care for older Australians, together
Brisbane North PHN's care finders came together at our offices to network and share the progress of the care finder program.
Care Collective hosts Complex Care Coordinator Workshop
The Brisbane North Health Alliance Care Collective program continues to go from strength to strength as the program expands in the Caboolture region with eight general practices now participating.
Co-designing Care Collective – Redcliffe
Following a successful pilot in the Caboolture region, the Brisbane North Health Alliance’s Care Collective program will expand to the Redcliffe region after securing additional funding through the Queensland Health Reform Office and the Commonwealth Primary Care Pilots Program.
Event wrap up: Brisbane North Aged Care Forum
This October, the Brisbane North Aged Care Forum, sponsored by healthy@home consortium, was attended by 185 aged care workers and health professionals. The forum offered an opportunity to hear the latest updates from the aged care sector, network with colleagues and build connections with a broad range of providers across the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region.
Samantha McGilvery
An impactful 2023 for Team Care Coordination
To wrap up an impactful year, Team Care Coordination are sharing a snapshot of our 2022-2023 Annual Report which encapsulates how immensely valuable quality care coordination can be for ensuring better health outcomes for clients of the program.
Quishing is on the rise - start your year cyber safe
What is quishing?
Find care for when it's urgent, but not an emergency, these holidays
Over the holiday break, GPs may not be keeping regular practice hours. You may find that you need care that is unplanned, after-hours or urgent (but not an emergency) - for these situations, the following alternatives to hospital emergency departments (ED) are available.
Early intervention initiatives
Brisbane North PHN is funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care (DoHAC) to commission services that focus on early intervention initiatives that support healthy ageing and ongoing management of chronic conditions.
Self-collection is in your hands
Jan 15, 2024
How to Have Conversations About Dying and Grief
Hosted by Palliative Care Queensland
Redcliffe consumers to benefit from new approach to complex care coordination
Jan 24, 2024
Prime Minister backs new pathways for care when its urgent, but not an emergency
Feb 02, 2024
A Joint Protocol for working together to enhance health outcomes
Brisbane North PHN and Metro North Health commenced 2024 by reaffirming our joint commitment to creating and delivering the best possible health and community care system for the people of our shared region.
Quality statement
The Brisbane North PHN is committed to maintaining high quality processes to ensure effective outcomes in every aspect of our organisation’s operations.
Launch of resources to support PHN teams to engage and partner well
To develop and foster more meaningful and effective stakeholder relationships and interactions across our commissioning cycle, Brisbane North PHN uses two main approaches – engagement and partnering.
Timely care for Jacinda at Murrumba Downs Medicare UCC
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCC) are providing a timely and convenient urgent care pathway for people in our region.
Brisbane North PHN unveils 2024-2027 Strategic Plan
Feb 15, 2024
Complex Care Coordination workshops opportunity for Care Collective connection and collaboration
The Care Collective program has expanded, with 17 practices now participating across the Caboolture and Redcliffe regions.
Brisbane North PHN launches new practice support website
New model of care offers new hope for endometriosis and pelvic pain sufferers
Mar 04, 2024
Building your palliative care toolkit – Palliative Care Evening for Primary Care 2024
Mar 07, 2024
Save the Date for the Metro North Health Forum and GP Breakfast 2024
Brisbane North PHN and Metro North Health are pleased to announce the eighth annual Metro North Health Forum.
Obstetric and Gynaecologic Ultrasound Mastery for General Practitioners by QLD's leading Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists
Hosted by Haven Women's Ultrasound Specialist
Leading the way in data security
Brisbane North PHN has successfully obtained recertification for its Information Security Management System (ISO27001:2022), marking a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to providing robust information systems and data security you can trust.
Free COVID and Flu Vaccine Community Vaccine Clinics
Brisbane North PHN and QuIHN are providing FREE COVID-19 and flu vaccines at community vaccine clinics in Kilcoy, Woodford and Caboolture this April and May.
12 Lead ECG Interpretation | Identification of Myocardial Infarction
Hosted by Nurses For Nurses Network
Cardiac Assessment and Management Course
Hosted by Nurses For Nurses Network
Celebrating social prescribing success in the Brisbane North region
Mar 14, 2024
Quality unleashed: harnessing the power of ISO 9001 Certification
Brisbane North PHN are proud to announce that we have passed our ISO 9001 re-certification, reaffirming our commitment to delivering products and services of the highest quality standards.
General practice resources are now one click away
Brisbane North PHN's Primary Care team enable high performance primary care by supporting practices across the North Brisbane, Moreton Bay and Somerset regions and Norfolk Island.
Supporting heart health across our region this Heart Health Awareness Week
Every 30 minutes, an Australian loses their life to heart disease.
Yarning about mental health crisis reform
"We all play a part in this puzzle, and collaboration between services is vital for warm handovers and holistic care."
Cyber risk assessments
We are all vulnerable to cyber attacks – the latest threat report details how you can protect your business.
Metro North Health Forum 2024
Hosted by Brisbane North PHN and Metro North Health
Caboolture mums and bubs starting well thanks to local initiative
Mar 27, 2024
Building confidence of our local primary care workforce to deliver quality palliative care
Last month Brisbane North PHN hosted our Palliative Care Evening for Primary Care 2024.
Cutting Edge - Hernia Repair, Medical Weight Loss and Plastic Surgery
Hosted by Ramsay Healthcare - North West Private Hospital
Furthering the professional development of our region's Care Collective nurses
The Health Alliance Care Collective program, currently supporting people living with complex and chronic health conditions in the Caboolture and Redcliffe regions, has commissioned Benchmarque Group to provide full day training workshops to participating Complex Care Coordinators (CCCs).
Cardiology Masterclass
Hosted by Victorian Heart Institute
Navigating healthcare services in greater Brisbane
Help us navigate you to the right care, at the right place, at the right time.
Local insight sought to inform the future of our GP workforce
Last week the local Brisbane North PHN General Practice Workforce Planning and Prioritisation (GP WPP) team held a breakfast at Victoria Park in advance of developing the third iteration of the Queensland Workforce Needs and Training Capacity Report.
Clinics to boost coverage and protect our most vulnerable communities
Earlier this month Brisbane North PHN coordinated the first two in a series of three community vaccine clinics to be held this April and May across Kilcoy, Woodford and Caboolture.
Care Collective back Heart Week with coordinated approach to care
Heart Week, an initiative of the Heart Foundation, aligns with Australia’s national heart health awareness week and encourages the Australian public and their health professionals to start a conversations about heart health and heart disease prevention.
Protecting your family online – conducting a cyber security health check at home
Our Information Services team share regular updates to help keep you safe online – at work, on your personal devices, and at home.
Interim Evaluation presents promising results for Care Collective
The Care Collective is an initiative led by the Health Alliance to reduce demand on hospital emergency departments by coordinating care across the system for people with complex chronic health conditions.
Building Momentum: highlights from the 2024 Metro North Health Forum
May 16, 2024
2024-25 Federal Budget wrap up for primary care
May 20, 2024
Bribie Island After-Hours Pilot Project wraps up twenty months of quality care
May 22, 2024
Aged Care Yarning Expo promotes continued work
An interactive expo promoting the valued work of Brisbane North PHN's Healthy Ageing and Care Coordination teams was held earlier this month at the PHN's Lutwyche office.
Speak up and offer support this Domestic Family Violence Prevention Month
While we know that not all domestic and family violence (DFV) is bound by gender, DFV does disproportionately affect women in Australia and our region.
Doctor dad has child vaccinated this flu season – and recommends you do too
June 07, 2024
Queensland Budget wrap for primary care
June 18, 2024
Supporting refugee health in North Brisbane and Moreton Bay this Refugee Week and beyond
Brisbane North PHN supports Refugee Week (16-22 June), recognised annually in Australia to promote greater awareness of refugees, the issues they face, and their contributions to our community.
Suicide prevention training for the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region
In collaboration with key stakeholders, Brisbane North PHN is offering training opportunities for health professionals, individuals and organisations to develop proactive suicide prevention communication skills. This article shares a snapshot of how you can get involved.
Lights, camera, action for Care Collective!
The Health Alliance’s Care Collective team have donned their directors’ caps, filming at Care Collective locations across Caboolture and Redcliffe in June.
PHN and POWA partner to forge student pathways into primary care
Timed serendipitously during NAIDOC Week, Brisbane North PHN in partnership with the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health's Pathways, Our Way Academy (POWA) were pleased to host a cohort of school-based and adult trainees at our Lutwyche offices for a meet and greet and tour.
Minister announces Medicare Mental Health Centre locations
Four Medicare Mental Health Centres will be established in areas of need across the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region.
Harnessing local insights to inform national GP workforce need
The GP Workforce Planning and Prioritisation (GP WPP) program has reached another key milestone this month with the submission of the third Workforce Need and Training Capacity Report for Queensland to the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care.
Resources for pharmacists
Palliative care supports for pharmacists in the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region
Morayfield Medicare UCC keeps care close to home for Moreton Bay community
Aug 05, 2024
Hub model of mental healthcare delivering integration and improved outcomes
Aug 09, 2024
Medicare UCCs delivering increasing instances of care in our community
Brisbane North PHN was pleased to join Minister for Health and Aged Care the Hon. Mark Butler MP at his recent visit to Murrumba Downs Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC).
Focus on risk assessment this Healthy Bones Action Week
Healthy Bones Action Week is an annual initiative that highlights the importance of building and maintaining strong bones.
2024 Primary Care Diabetes Society of Australia Conference
Hosted by Primary Care Diabetes Society of Australia
Care Collective bringing service providers together to empower clients: Essential Health Summit wrap up
Last month the Health Alliance’s Care Collective travelled to Adelaide to present at the Essential Health Summit for health and wellbeing professionals.
Support through service for our Norfolk Island community
Earlier this month, Kathy Faulkner and Mary Robertson from our Priority Communities team visited Norfolk Island (NI) on an engagement trip to meet with new and existing NI stakeholders, and to attend the sixth annual Norfolk Island Health and Wellbeing Expo.
Upskilling our community pharmacists to deliver quality palliative care
Palliative Care in Community Pharmacy Education Day event wrap up
Communicating safely about suicide | Mindframe Plus training for Brisbane North and Moreton Bay
Hosted by Brisbane North PHN
Free Webinar: End of life conversations in aged care
Hosted by ELDAC - End of Life Directions for Aged Care
Free Webinar | Enhancing Dementia Care: Clinical Strategies for GPs, RACFs, and Hospitals
Hosted by Connected Medical Solutions
AI: Revolutionising and Transforming Community Care National Conference
Hosted by Community Care Smart Assistive Technology Collaborative and Global Community Resourcing
Industry welcomes return of Brisbane North PHN Aged Care Forum
Brisbane North PHN’s Aged Care Forum returned this August, providing aged care professionals and peers from across the region an opportunity to reconnect and engage with the latest industry insights.
Women's Health Week webinar showcases Brisbane North PHN's endometriosis and pelvic pain (EPP) clinics
To mark Women’s Health Week this September, Brisbane North PHN in partnership with our two endometriosis and pelvic pain (EPP) clinics, Neighbourhood Medical and Moreton Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (MATSICHS), hosted a webinar for local health professionals with an interest in women’s health specific to EPP.
Supporting patients in practice with mental health and wellbeing this R U OK Day
In support of enhancing our mental health and wellbeing, R U OK Day seeks to empower people to reach out to family, friends and colleagues and encourage conversations that start with “are you okay?”.
Supporting at home palliative care
Last month, Brisbane North PHN hosted the Palliative Care Dinner, bringing health professionals from GPs, pharmacists and nurses together for a mutually beneficial education and networking event.
From complex to collaborative: a Care Collective of consumer and coordinator stories
Brisbane North PHN in partnership with Metro North Health
Planning for Wellbeing: a human-centred approach to mental healthcare
Mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drugs
Generational health: finding care and fostering connection in our communities
Aged and community care initiatives
Connecting with our PHN community this Queensland Mental Health Week
Queensland Mental Health Week celebrates individual and community mental health and wellbeing. Regardless of whether we have a lived experience of mental illness or not, the initiative links in to World Mental Health Day and other related awareness days to promote help seeking behaviours (when needed).
Access to GP care for RACH residents
Brisbane North PHN is working with general practices and Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs) to support better access to GPs for RACH residents.
Our goals in focus – Brisbane North PHN's Year in Review 2023-24 is now live
Nov 05, 2024
Specialist mental healthcare for our vulnerable youth
Nov 19, 2024
Guest speaker A
Into to speaker
Guest Speaker B
Intro to speaker
Guest Speaker C
Intro to speaker
Guest speaker D
Intro to speaker
Cervical screening for healthcare professionals – distance education
Hosted by True Relationships & Reproductive Health
Spanning the support gap for persistent pain sufferers
Persistent pain impacts 20 per cent of Australians, yet access to effective pain management remains a significant challenge. With limited resources and a clear divide between primary care and specialised tertiary-level services, many people are left without the support they need.
Supporting children's developmental readiness for school
Brisbane North PHN has commissioned Youthrive Integrated Therapy Services to support young children to be developmentally ready for school.
Find care fast this holiday season
Dec 10, 2024
Head to Health has a new home
Same service, new provider.
Principles of Chronic Disease Management: Bringing it all together - developing a care plan (practical 90 min session)
Hosted by Australian Primary Nurses Association (APNA)
Principles of Chronic Disease Management: End-to-end - 2 x 2.5 hour virtual workshops
Hosted by Australian Primary Nurses Association (APNA)
Care Collective celebrates primary healthcare nurses
This Wednesday 5 February, the Health Alliance's Care Collective team will celebrate primary healthcare nurses working across the Caboolture and Redcliffe regions of our Brisbane North PHN catchment.
New headspace for Bribie Island youth
Young people on Bribie Island now have access to mental health support closer to home with the opening of a local headspace satellite service.
Achieving excellence: Team Care Coordination's journey to accreditation
Team Care Coordination (TCC) is an established and trusted partner in the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region, supporting residents with chronic and complex conditions.
Navigating conversations about grief and dying
Conversations about death and grief are important.
Potential new treatment for advanced solid tumours and lymphomas
Potential new treatment for breast cancer
Karina Smith
Karina's session will focus on human-centred design practices, exploring new ways of working that drive meaningful change in healthcare by including the many people involved in shaping, delivering and receiving services.
Karina Smith
An award winning strategic-design leader with over 15 years of experience, I’ve worked with leading global corporations, all tiers of government, and social enterprises, leading more than 100 research, design, and technology programs. My strength lies in uncovering what's at the heart of the opportunity, and engaging deep within organisations, communities and customers, bringing them together to navigate the complexity for meaningful, impactful, change. My work spans sectors such as technology, healthcare, policy, not-for-profi t, fi nancial services, and education, grounded in a deep understanding of psychology, design, and technology. As a design educator, I collaborate with teams to build robust strategic design capabilities, fostering human-centred cultures that empower organisations to evolve and thrive. I coach teams and leaders to embed insight-led, collaborative approaches into the existing processes and fabric of the organisation.
Dr Dinesh Palipana
Dinesh's presentation will address why medicine needs to embrace workflow innovation and technology. He draws upon his work in the Emergency Department (ED) at the Gold Coast University Hospital, as a doctor for the Gold Coast Titans physical disability rugby team, and as a spinal cord injury researcher, co-leading the BioSpine research team
Dr Rachel Hannam
Intro to session
Dr Steve Hambleton MBBS FAMA FRACGP (Hon) FAICD
Why health reform is not more of the same.
MyMedicare Bulletin
A monthly MyMedicare update for general practice.
Bridge to Better Health
Potential new therapy to help control high blood pressure
Bridging the gap in physical activity and diet support for breast cancer survivors: an NHMRC-funded randomised controlled trial in primary care (EMPOWER SMS-GP)
Preparing for and responding to Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Brisbane North PHN is committed to supporting practices and healthcare providers to prepare for and respond to Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Useful resources for our community are included below.
Announced: Innovative First Nations focused headspace for Moreton Bay
Mar 20, 2025
Ready for school: helping our children to achieve developmental milestones
Mar 24, 2025
Care for children with ADHD – a collaborative approach between GPs and paediatricians
Mar 27, 2025
Tenders
Brisbane North PHN commissions services to produce the best possible health and community care system for the people in our region.
Team Care Coordination welcome UQ Pharmacy students
Brisbane North PHN's Team Care Coordination program is excited to welcome two Pharmacy students from The University of Queensland (UQ) to conduct a research project as part of their work experience placement, examining quality use of medicines (QUM) and Home Medicines Reviews (HMR) with TCC clients.
From awareness to action: access to endometriosis care changing lives
Mar 27, 2025
Head to Health is now Medicare Mental Health: same service, new name
Exciting news: Head to Health is now Medicare Mental Health.
Update regarding the My Mental Health website
As of Monday 30 June 2025, Brisbane North PHN’s My Mental Health website will no longer be available. This change will help streamline access to services and up-to-date resources for our community.
Announced: North Brisbane and Moreton Bay Medicare Mental Health Centres opening from July
Brisbane North PHN is pleased to announce four Medicare Mental Health Centres (MMHCs) will open across the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region from July, offering residents free, walk-in mental health support and advice.
Mar 27, 2025
Safe Spaces
Brisbane North PHN commissions four Safe Spaces across the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region.
Innovation: Stakeholders showcase Care Collective's impact
Since 2022, the innovative Care Collective program has been strengthening general practice and changing lives.
Telehealth care
Brisbane North PHN is supporting Residential Aged Care Homes to access and utilise telehealth supported care for their residents.
Enhanced after-hours support
Brisbane North PHN has been working with RACHs since 2021 to develop resources that support RACH staff during the after-hours period.
Max Up: Maximising uptake of lung cancer screening and smoking cessation outcomes
Caring around grief and dying
Brisbane North PHN is continuing to support our community to navigate and engage in important conversations about death, dying and grief.
Health Needs Assessment reveals shifting face of people experiencing homelessness
"We are seeing young people and cohorts of people who have never been homeless before present in big numbers. Young people, families, people who have privileged backgrounds."
Supporting best practice lived and living experience engagement
Brisbane North PHN collaborated with Lived Experience Australia and lived and living experience (LLE) representatives to develop a Lived and Living Experience Lifecycle Kit for future use across PHN's nationally.
Supporting the learning, growth and career development of nurses
The Florence app – by APNA, for nurses – is a brand new, free app designed to support the learning, growth and career development of nurses, making growing your nursing career easier, clearer and more rewarding.
Partnering for Innovation at the 2025 Metro North Health Forum
In the spirit of this year’s theme, Partnering for Innovation, industry stakeholders from across North Brisbane and Moreton Bay gathered for the annual GP Breakfast and Metro North Health Forum on Wednesday at Herston.
Strengthening the GP workforce of the future
Brisbane North PHN is proud to announce the completion of our local chapter of the Workforce Need and Training Capacity Report 4 ahead of the statewide submission due on 1 June 2025.
RACHs requiring GP care
Brisbane North PHN has developed a portal to connect GPs with residential aged care home residents requiring GP care.
GPs available to support RACH residents
Brisbane North PHN has developed a portal for RACHs to submit an expression of interest (EOI) form to seek GPs for their residents.
Potential new treatment for advanced HER2-positive gastric cancer
Bridging Now to Next this National Reconciliation Week
From our Spirit of Reconciliation Working Group
Clinical trial for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
COVID-19 for Residential Aged Care
Protecting older Australians and the people who care for them is a priority. Although all age groups are at risk of contracting COVID-19, older people face significant risk of developing severe illness if they contract the disease.
Residential Aged Care education and events
Brisbane North PHN Residential Aged Care team host several education days and events throughout the year.
Residential Aged Care Home newsletters
The RACH Round-up Newsletter is our fortnightly news bulletin from Brisbane North PHN bringing you updates about the work we are doing in the residential aged care sector, and information about other projects, programs and events that support residential aged care in the Brisbane North PHN region.
Towards building a more inclusive healthcare system in our region
Brisbane North PHN is pleased to share our finalised Equity and Access Framework, a pivotal step towards building a more inclusive and fair healthcare system across the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region.
Launched: new guide to help care finders support vulnerable older people
Brisbane North PHN's care finder program continues to support vulnerable older Australians to navigate and access aged care services, and receive the care that they need.
June 18, 2025
Our Approach to Wellbeing
The North Brisbane and Moreton Bay Region’s Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drug, and Suicide Prevention Regional Approach 2025-2030
Find care fast this flu season
Peak flu season is here. FindCareFast can help you to stay well this winter.
July 08, 2025
Showcasing multidisciplinary team-based care in our region
Understand how practices across our region are practicing multidisciplinary team care using the WIP-PS incentive.
Clinical trial for depressive symptoms in people with Bipolar Disorder or Depression
Investigational treatment for hypertriglyceridaemia (HTG)
Allied health
Allied health professionals play an integral role in facilitating a continuum of care for patients, keeping them well and supported in the community.
Thinking about teaching medical students?
Dr Lynne Reid, GP Supervisor, on giving back to general practice through teaching:
Celebrating 10 years of partnership in service delivery
2025 marks ten years of Primary Health Networks (PHNs). Brisbane North PHN was the first PHN to be established, and today we are one of 31 across Australia.
Our Regional Approach to Wellbeing
A roadmap designed by and for our people.
Aug 07, 2025
Two new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics for North Brisbane and Moreton Bay
We're commissioning two new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (Medicare UCCs) in our region. Registrations of Interest (ROI) are now invited.
Aug 14, 2025
Nundah Doctors Surgery - Medical Receptionist - immediate start
Nundah Doctors Surgery
Access now: Medicare Mental Health Centre supports
Welcoming, walk-in mental health supports at no cost.
Aug 21, 2025
VR GP – Griffin Medical Centre | Flexible PT/FT | Full Books from Day One
Griffin Medical Centre
Principles of Chronic Conditions Management program: Bringing it all together - developing a care plan
Hosted by APNA
Supporting collaborative primary care workforce planning
The fourth Annual National Health Workforce Summit brought together leading voices and fresh ideas to address one of the biggest challenges facing Australia’s healthcare system – our workforce.
General practitioner
Clayfield Medical Centre
How do General Practitioners address long term effects of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in their everyday practice with breast cancer survivors?
McDowall Family Medical Centre - Practice Nurse
McDowall Family Medical Centre
Albany Creek - GP
Albany Clinic
APNA Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Survey 2025
Medical Receptionist - General Practice - casual
Family Plus Medical Practice
GPs available to support RACH residents
The following GPs have expressed an interest in providing support to aged care facilities. You can view the full details of their EOI by clicking on View button. Please contact the GP directly on the contact details provided.
RACHs available
The following RACHs have expressed a need for GP support for their residents. You can view the full details of their EOI by clicking on View button. Please contact the RACH directly on the contact details provided.
Care Provider Connect
Brisbane North PHN have developed a Care Provider Connect portal to provide a central avenue for GPs and Residential Aged Care Homes to express their requirements and availability, enabling them to partner up to provide greater care to aged care home residents.
Residential aged care homes seeking GPs
View the details of GPs who have expressed an interest in providing care to RACH residents.
GPs seeking to work in residential aged care
View the details of Residential Aged Care Homes who have expressed a need for a GP to support their residents.
General Practitioner - Brisbane GP
Brisbane GP
Nurse Practitioner - Brisbane GP
Brisbane GP
General Practitioner
Rosalie Milton Clinic
Collaborative continuous quality improvement (CQI) success for Brisbane North practices
In recent months 119 Brisbane North practices have undertaken two significant Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives to great success.
UQ pharmacy students support quality use of medicines in our RACHs
Brisbane North PHN's Healthy Ageing team recently hosted two fourth-year pharmacy students from The University of Queensland (UQ) on a research placement.
General Practitioner
Hello Home Doctor Service
Vaping and e-cigarettes - a physician's perspective
Refreshed engagement and partnering framework with renewed focus
Every day, Brisbane North PHN, engages and partners with a diverse range of stakeholders across the region to help us achieve our vision of a community where good health is available to everyone.
Exploring General Practitioner Awareness of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients
Above Award Rates
Australian Doctors Clinic
Post-Sepsis Models of Care in Australian Healthcare settings
Dr Chaminda Senarathne
Specialist Medical Officer - Palliative Care
Karuna Hospice Service Ltd
Microlearning for culturally responsive practice
GPs needed: share your expertise in breast cancer survivorship care
Better Medical - Standing Expression of Interest
CPR Workshop for GPs
Hosted by RACGP
Dr Rashid Nizamani
Dr Surendar Advani
How to have conversations about grief and dying
Hosted by Palliative Care Queensland
How to have conversations about grief and dying
Hosted by Palliative Care Queensland
Talking to children about dying
Hosted by Palliative Care Queensland
Self-Care - PalliLEARN Lunchtime Series
Hosted by Palliative Care Queensland
Coping with grief during the holidays
Hosted by Palliative Care Queensland
General Practitioner (GP) with a specific interest in Lifestyle Medicine / Metabolic Health
Lifestyle Metabolic
Kenmore Bluecare Aged Care Facility
DTPa webinar
Hosted by Immunisation Coalition
APNA Nursing and Midwifery workforce survey 2025
Postvention support for suicide loss survivors with Islamic backgrounds: Insights from the Australian mental health workforce, online survey
Muhammad Iqbal
Syed Naqvi
Paediatric Masterclass for General Practice
Hosted by Children's Health Queensland
Medical receptionist
Cosmoderma
Regis Lutwyche
Registered nurse- GP practice
Aspley Family Doctors
Shingles update
Hosted by Immunisation Coalition
Advance care planning webinar for residential aged care home providers
Hosted by Statewide Office of Advance Care Planning, Queensland Health and the Brisbane North PHN on behalf of all Queensland PHNs
Advance care planning webinar for residential aged care home providers
Hosted by Statewide Office of Advance Care Planning, Queensland Health and the Brisbane North PHN on behalf of all Queensland PHNs
Medical receptionist
Bracken Ridge Family Practice
Preparing your practice for the 6th edition Standards
Hosted by QPA
Registered nurse - Upper Kedron Medical Centre
Upper Kedron Medical Centre
General Practitioner- Male or Female FT/ Part-time for After Hours, Weekends & Public Holidays
Qld Medical Doctors
Lisa Smith
VR General Practitioner (GP) for mixed billing clinic Strathpine
Top Health Doctors Group
Mental Health Commissioner, Queensland Mental Health Commission
Queensland Mental Health Commission
Year in Review 2024-25
Striving towards our Strategic Goals: Brisbane North PHN’s 2024-25 Year in Review celebrates 12 months of impactful work commissioning to lay the foundation for the next era of service delivery across North Brisbane and Moreton Bay.
Engagement kit launched to embed lived and living experience
Bringing vaccination closer to home: tackling health inequity one clinic at a time
Breaking barriers – a new lifeline for Brisbane’s vulnerable youth
Common Challenges in Primary Care: Rheumatology Case Management
Hosted by Metro North Health and Brisbane North PHN
General Practitioner (VR) – Brisbane (Banyo Campus)
Australian Catholic University - ACU Medical Centre
Mercy Community
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians within our region: the Jagera, Turrbal, Gubbi Gubbi, Waka Waka and the Ningy Ningy peoples of where we meet, work and learn. Brisbane North PHN is committed to reconciliation. Our vision for reconciliation is where the stories of our First Nations’ people are heard and shared, and networks are formed.