Country to Coast, Qld launches community grant opportunity for flood-affected regions

In Central Queensland, News, Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay by PHN Communications

Country to Coast, QLD (CCQ) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that delivers the Primary Health Network (PHN) programs on behalf of the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care. Through community needs-assessment we aim to commission leading health services which meet the needs of our region to achieve their healthiest …

Country to Coast, QLD Board announces new CCQ Clinical Advisory Council

In Central Queensland, News, Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay by PHN Communications

During June the Country to Coast, QLD (CCQ) Board engaged with eligible healthcare professionals from across the Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast regions, to consolidate the existing three clinical councils into one council which would advise collectively on achieving health outcomes region wide, the Country to Coast, QLD …

Media Release

In News by Laura Remy

Registration of Interest now open for new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics An initial Registration of Interest (ROI) process is being undertaken to allow accredited general practices and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services to review the information on the Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCC) before submitting their ROI. Eleven new Medicare …

URGENT PRODUCT DEFECT CORRECTION*

In News by Ala Pietranik

LEVEL: Consumer CLASS: Class II REFERENCE: RC-2022-RN-01425-1 DATE AGREED: 23/11/2022 PRODUCT: Aspire Superlite Adjustable Seat Walker Product code: WAF709650CH Serial number Identification: beginning with 727584 ARTG 313863 (Aidacare Pty Ltd – Walking aid) SPONSOR: Aidacare Pty Ltd CONTACT INFORMATION: 02 8706 2300 – Aidacare Product Team – prodg@adacare.com.au REASON Aidacare …

Mental Health Training Standards 2023–25

In News by Ala Pietranik

10 October 2022 The General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration would like to invite your organisation to view the newly revised Mental Health Training Standards for the 2023– 25 triennium. The Mental Health Training Standards 2023–25 represents the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration’s (GPMHSC’s) renewed commitment to continually improve …

RACGP October Updates

In Central Queensland, News, Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay by Ala Pietranik

RACGP 2023 Mentoring Program applications are open! With the community turning to their GP now more than ever, now is an important time for GPs to know they have someone they can turn to for support.  The program provides early career GPs with an experienced GP mentor to provide professional …

What’s on offer for Mental Health Week in Wide Bay

In News, Wide Bay by Ala Pietranik

There are many exciting Mental Health Week events and activities happening across the region and Wide Bay residents are encouraged to get involved. Mental Health Week is an annual celebration that falls Saturday, 8 October, to Sunday, 16 October, this year. There are plenty of opportunities for people to participate …

Launch of national Head to Health information and referral service

In News by Jodie McHarry

On 1 July 2022, CCQ launched its Head to Health information and referral phone service (Head to Health). Head to Health is a national initiative funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care to improve awareness and access to mental health services.   The Head to Health model is based …

Free digital mental health service for people with complex mental health issues 

In News by Jodie McHarry

A new, free digital mental health service is now available for people aged 18+ with complex mental health needs across the Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast region.   SANE, a leading national mental health organisation for people with complex mental health issues and for the families and friends that …

Free digital mental health service for people with complex mental health issues

In News by Jodie McHarry

A new, free digital mental health service is now available for people aged 18+ with complex mental health needs across the Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast region.   SANE, a leading national mental health organisation for people with complex mental health issues and for the families and friends that …

Supporting advance care planning in residential aged care

In News by Jodie McHarry

Residential aged care providers play a key role in advance care planning, and support is available to assist providers to improve the quality, safety and care of older Queenslanders. The Supporting Advance Care Planning in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) project is funded by the Australian Government and is a …

Free mental health coaching program to help manage everyday challenges

In News by Jodie McHarry

Community members experiencing mild depression and/or anxiety symptoms have access to a free, confidential support service, delivered across the Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast region.    NewAccess is an evidence-based model of care designed by Beyond Blue, funded by CCQ and delivered by Richmond Fellowship Queensland. The NewAccess program …

Free mental health coaching program to help manage everyday challenges

In News by Jodie McHarry

Community members experiencing mild depression and/or anxiety symptoms have access to a free, confidential support service, delivered across the Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast areas.   NewAccess is an evidenced-based model of care designed by Beyond Blue, funded by CCQ and delivered by Richmond Fellowship Queensland. The NewAccess program …

Supporting GPs to manage the care of mental health consumers

In News by Jodie McHarry

GPs across the Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast regions have access to specialist support to assist them in managing the care of mental health consumers.   The GP Psychiatry Support Line is a free service to GPs and is not a triage or referral service, nor an emergency service, …

Fostering healthy ageing in our community

In News by Jodie McHarry

In collaboration with our communities, partners and stakeholders, CCQ recently launched the “Ageing Well in our Region: A Healthy Ageing Strategy 2022 – 2027”. The strategy outlines the PHN’s strategic vision, to ensure that as people age, they have value in the community and are empowered to live the life …

Empowering health professionals to deliver palliative care

In News by Jodie McHarry

Investing in quality end-of-life care is recognised as an important component of quality patient-centred care and ensuring the individual’s wishes and values are known and adhered to. Building capacity within the generalist workforce to provide quality end-of-life care has been made possible through the Program of Experience in the Palliative …

Empowering health professionals to deliver palliative care

In News by Jodie McHarry

Investing in quality end-of-life care is recognised as an important component of quality patient-centred care and ensuring the individual’s wishes and values are known and adhered to. Building capacity within the generalist workforce to provide quality end-of-life care has been made possible through the Program of Experience in the Palliative …

SCHHS: Important changes to skin cancer referrals

In News, Sunshine Coast by PHN Communications

The Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service has a well-developed plastic surgery service, which includes the management of complex skin cancer excisions. Skin cancer excisions are also managed by the department of general surgery. To improve patient access to the appropriate specialty, the following referral criteria have been introduced: All …