Residential Aged Care Facility Telehealth Support Grants were communicated by Country to Coast, QLD in May 2023 as part of the Commonwealth’s response to Aged Care Reform. Telehealth grants increase the availability and use of telehealth for residents living in aged care homes and, aim to reduce avoidable hospital presentations. …
Engaging with the Rockhampton Community at the Corridor to Care Trade Show
Across Seniors Month in October the Country to Coast, QLD Healthy Ageing Team were around the region at events, including the Corridor to Care Aged Care Trade Show in Central Queensland. CCQ Healthy Ageing and End of Life Care Team members Marg Adams and Anne Bartaschut showcased CCQ at the …
Celebrating Community at the Seniors Walk of Life Bundaberg
During Queensland Seniors Month we sponsored a great event partnering with Bundaberg Council and Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service at the Seniors Walk of Life! The Bundaberg event on 24 October brought together 70 seniors from the community and local residential aged care homes enjoying community connections. Together, the …
My Medicare Update: Chronic Disease Management and MBS deferred to 1 July 2025 and New GPACI Payment Resources for General Practices
On 25 September the Department of Health and Aged Care announced the commencement date for Chronic Conditions Management MBS item changes has been deferred to 1 July 2025. The additional time will support all practices and providers, including GPs and allied health providers, to be ready for the changes to …
Primary Care News Updates – October 2024
Walking together, Learning together – CCQ Cultural Awareness and Cultural Safety training Indigenous Health Incentive update Sunshine Coast Health’s Minor Injury and Illness Clinic Caloundra Extended hours Health Workforce Scholarship program now open New milestones achieved in medication safety Launch of Australia’s first care standard for COPD More medicines available …