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 – Neonatal now published
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 …
Australian Digital Health Agency – beware of scammers
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 …
Queensland General Practice Liaison Network releases 2023 Annual Report
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 …
Clinical Societies across the region in 2024
Close to 300 health professionals in Central Queensland and Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast regions attended Foundations for future mental wealth with the Health and Wellbeing Education Team in November and December. CCQ Clinical Society provide great opportunities to network, develop professionally, innovate and connect care locally. We welcome clinicians and students from …
Register now for Primary Sense and access real-time decision support
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 …
MyMedicare – registering your practice
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 – …
Let’s talk about the weather and heat-related illness
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 …
Consultation Report released for Australian Government’s New Aged Care Act
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 …
Grant opportunity for Primary Care Nursing Scholarships
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 …
PallConsult hotline support during the festive season
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 …