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Country to Coast Queensland is taking a practical, region-focused approach to the current fuel pressures affecting Australia. While the Australian Government has advised that the national fuel outlook remains secure in the near term, it has also moved the country to Level 2, “Keeping Australia moving”, under the National Fuel...Read More

Country to Coast Queensland’s time-limited Bundaberg Mobile Health Service has shown how flexible, community-based primary care can support people during disaster recovery. Operating from 14 to 27 March 2026, the service helped bring care closer to residents affected by flooding, including people experiencing homelessness or displacement who may face greater...Read More

Streamlining provider updates with Provider Connect Australia Keeping provider information current across multiple systems can be a real challenge for busy healthcare teams. From referral directories to secure messaging platforms, even small updates – like a new phone number, service, or staff member – can take time to reach every...Read More

Country to Coast Queensland is supporting primary care teams to provide more inclusive care for people with intellectual disability. This work is being delivered through the Primary Care Enhancement Program, part of the Australian Government’s National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability. Around 450,000 people in...Read More

This update is primarily for vaccination providers and outlines key information about the 2026 Queensland Free Flu Vaccination Program, including eligibility, vaccine ordering, reimbursement and patient promotion resources. The program commenced on 1 March and runs until 30 September 2026. All Queensland residents aged 6 months and over can access...Read More

Sharing pathology and diagnostic imaging reports by default Information for primary healthcare providers The Australian Government is making changes to provide better and faster access to pathology and diagnostic imaging reports in My Health Record. These reforms respond to recommendations from the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce and aim to give people...Read More

Thanks to the 217 primary care professionals across Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast who completed the Education Needs Assessment Survey. Your input is helping Country to Coast Queensland (CCQ) reduce duplication and focus local education on what is most useful in practice. What we heard Education is most...Read More

Good things happen when health and housing unite. Over the past two weeks, the CCQ Rockhampton Mobile Health Service has been on the ground supporting people experiencing homelessness and housing instability after the recent Central Queensland floods. The service has been delivered by Country to Coast Queensland (CCQ) with local...Read More

The Australian Government has expanded eligibility for Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) bulk billing incentives and established the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP). If you are a MyMedicare registered BBPIP practice, the first quarterly BBPIP payments were processed on 29 January by Services Australia and should have appeared in BBPIP...Read More