Wide Bay

Country to Coast, QLD (CCQ) is inviting Expressions of Interest for the delivery of primary healthcare services in Imbil, a beautiful rural town located in the Gympie region in Queensland. With a population of 1300 in Imbil and nearby communities, this regional town currently relies on a local pharmacy as …

Rockhampton and Bundaberg residents are choosing access to bulk-billed urgent care without a visit to the emergency department, with the recent opening of Medicare Urgent Care Clinics in each regional city. Funded by Country to Coast, QLD through the Australian Government’s PHN Program, the Medicare Urgent Care Clinics provide same-day …

Breast Screen Sunshine Coast has commenced a randomised controlled trial in conjunction with The University of Sydney, BSQ and the BSQ Sunshine Coast service. This is the first research in the world to test the immediate and ongoing impacts of breast density notification on women and the health service in a …

Expressions of Interest are invited for General Practitioner (GP) membership of the Qld Respiratory and Sleep Clinical Network Steering Committee. Further information about the role can be found in the attached EOI and details about the QRSCN Steering Committee can be found in the attached Terms of Reference. Applications should include: …

Are you a skin cancer professional? QIMR Berghofer Medical Research is conducting a study on skin cancers, and needs your valuable input. This research aims to document the prevalence of shave biopsy for diagnosing thin lesions suspicious of melanoma, as well as understanding the clinical and other factors contributing to …

Round 1 of the Health Workforce Scholarship Program will be opening on 15 January 2024, managed by Health Workforce Queensland, this scholarship and bursary funding of up to $10,000 helps qualified health professionals in remote and rural Queensland retain and enhance their skills, capacity, and scope of practice. The HWSP …

Queensland Clinical Guidelines (QCG) wishes to acknowledge and thank clinicians for their support and involvement in the development of statewide clinical guidelines and neonatal medicine monographs, these guidelines have been published at www.health.qld.gov.au/qcg: Neonatal stabilisation for retrieval (Guideline Number: MN23.18-V3-R28) Neonatal hypoglycaemia (Guideline Number: MN23.8-V13-R28) These guidelines replace the previous …

The Agency has received reports of fraudulent phone calls from individuals or organisations who claim to represent the Australian Digital Health Agency. These have been reported to the Agency over the last week. We want to reassure you that the Agency would never ask any health provider or consumer to …

In partnership, Clinical Excellence Queensland and Country to Coast, QLD deliver the Queensland General Practice Liaison (QGPL) Network, integrating the patient journey of care across the interface between general practice and hospital care. The QGPL Network focuses on clinical communication and transfer of care, facilitating collaborative care and interprofessional education …

Country to Coast, QLD (CCQ) is pleased to introduce Primary Sense to general practices across the Central Queensland, WideBay and Sunshine Coast regions.  Designed to enhance the quality of patient care in our region, Primary Sense supports clinical decisions, population health management and streamlined data extraction, helping you analyse and …

Thank you to the many practices who have registered for MyMedicare, if you are yet to register eligible general practices can begin the MyMedicare registration process. To register, you must; Ensure your eligibility Create your organisation in PRODA Link your PRODA organisation to HPOS Access the Organisation Register in HPOS to – …

With multiple heatwaves forecast for this summer, Country to Coast, QLD is urging residents to take care and prevent heat-related stress and illness. Though a lesser-known killer, heatwaves are the most frequent cause of extreme weather-related injury hospitalisations and deaths in Australia, according a recent report by the Australian Institute of …

The Australian Government is developing a new Aged Care Act to strengthen Australia’s aged care system. The new Act aims to ensure that people who access aged care services funded by the Australian Government are treated with respect and have the quality of life they deserve. The Consultation Summary Report …

This year the Department of Health and Ageing announced the Strengthening Medicare Initiative – Supporting the medical and health workforce and   allocated $49.363 million to invest in and establish a program for registered nurses and midwives in post-graduate study to improve their skills. The program will address workforce shortages …

The PallConsult team is here to support RACF clinicians who deliver end-of-life care. During the Christmas and New Year break the team will still be available via the hotline 24/7. Christmas Office and Advice Hotline Hours Both hotlines 1300 PALLDR and 1300 PALLCR for palliative care advice will continue to …

Palliative Care Australia has created the National Palliative Care Projects Hub website and guide. The National Palliative Care Projects are funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care and improve quality and access to critical support and treatment for people with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones. Feedback on these tools …

Consider these training options as part of your 2024 workforce development planning. Equip Aged Care Learning Modules are available for anyone interested in the aged care sector, including personal care workers, nurses, allied health professionals, volunteers and families. All modules are free and can be accessed at any time and …

CCQ is urging all residents across the region to stay up-to-date with their COVID-19 booster, with reported COVID-19 cases on the rise and new variant Pirola active in the community. The lead-up to Christmas and busy holiday period is a critical time for everyone over 18 to consider whether they …