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 …
New National Palliative Care Projects Guide
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 …
Resources to build resilience and disaster management capability
View PostTraining resources for the Aged Care sector
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 …
Register now for our 2024 Clinical Societies events
Shape the future of health in your region and join your health professional colleagues at Country to Coast Qld’s 2024 Clinical Society events. Launched in mid-2023, our Clinical Society gatherings are going from strength to strength, attracting 473 participants at 18 events this year across the Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay …
Stay up-to-date with your booster for a COVID-free Christmas
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 …
Stay Safe in the Sun: Top Tips for Sun Safety and Hydration
Queensland boasts stunning weather, but we also have one of the world’s highest rates of skin cancer. Each year, more than 3,600 Queenslanders receive a diagnosis of melanoma, the most severe form of skin cancer¹. As we approach the warmer months, CCQ wishes to remind the community to prioritise sun …
Prioritising Health, Safety and Preparedness During Bushfires
CCQ strongly encourages individuals to make health, safety, and preparedness top priorities as the temperatures rise and the bushfire season draws near. Certain people in our community are more sensitive to smoke and should be particularly careful to minimise their exposure, particularly as smoky conditions can linger for days or …
Country to Coast, Qld launches community grant opportunity for flood-affected regions
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
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 …
Collaborate with health professionals and participate in Clinical Societies hosted by your local Primary Health Network
Julie Sturgess, Country to Coast, QLD CEO is looking forward to the CCQ team hosting the face to face health professional networks across the Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast regions, and bringing the health community together.
Country to Coast, Qld celebrates NAIDOC Week – “For Our Elders”.
Media Release – Country to Coast, Queensland (CCQ). 6 July 2023 During NAIDOC week, 2-9 July, the team are supporting events that celebrate the rich history, culture and this year’s theme ‘For our Elders’. Across every generation, Elders have played, and continue to play, an important role and hold a …
Country to Coast, Queensland Board welcomes new Director Paul White
Paul White served as the Chief Executive Officer of ASX-listed company Brisbane Broncos Ltd, from January 1, 2011, until February 2021. He obtained an MBA from Central Queensland University. Before joining the Broncos, Paul held high-level positions at Anglo American Metallurgical Coal and Xstrata Zinc. He is an accomplished Director …
Be prepared for the 2023 Flu Season – help protect our kids and loved ones against influenza
Media Release – Country to Coast, Queensland (CCQ). 12 June 2023 Be prepared for the 2023 Flu Season – help protect our kids and loved ones against influenza With the winter season now arriving, a no0ceable nip is in the air as we go about our daily lives. Country to …
Country to Coast, Queensland (CCQ) Board seeking applications to join the CCQ Consumer Council
9 June 2023 | The CCQ Board is seeking expressions of interest from eligible members of the community to join a newly formed Country to Coast, Queensland (CCQ) Consumer Council, a sub-committee of the CCQ Board. The Council will represent Central QLD, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast regions. We are seeking …
Country to Coast, QLD (CCQ) announces care finder appointee: Footprints Community
Read the full media release here: Media Release Footprints_240523 The care finders program, developed by the Department of Health and Aged Care, provides $93.7M funding on a national basis to support a workforce of care finders to provide face-to-face support to help people navigate and access aged care. CCQ recently …
Strengthening Medicare Grants Program: Country to Coast QLD invites eligible practices to participate
Exciting news! Today, eligible general practices in the Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay, and Central QLD areas have been invited to apply for the Strengthening Medicare – General Practice Grants Program. This $220 million investment aims to enhance patient access and high-quality care in the region. CCQ is proud to introduce …
Media Release
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*
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Mental Health Training Standards 2023–25
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 …