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 …
RACGP October Updates
RACGP 2023 Mentoring Program applications are open! With the community turning to their GP now more than ever, now is an important time for GPs to know they have someone they can turn to for support. The program provides early career GPs with an experienced GP mentor to provide professional …
What’s on offer for Mental Health Week in Wide Bay
There are many exciting Mental Health Week events and activities happening across the region and Wide Bay residents are encouraged to get involved. Mental Health Week is an annual celebration that falls Saturday, 8 October, to Sunday, 16 October, this year. There are plenty of opportunities for people to participate …
MEDIA STATEMENT OPERATING THEATRE BUNDABERG
Date: 06/10/2022 Operating theatres included for New Bundaberg Hospital Please attribute to: Ms Peta Jamieson, Board Chair, Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service The Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS) wishes to reassure the community, in light of recent comments made by the Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt, …
Launch of national Head to Health information and referral service
On 1 July 2022, CCQ launched its Head to Health information and referral phone service (Head to Health). Head to Health is a national initiative funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care to improve awareness and access to mental health services. The Head to Health model is based …
Free digital mental health service for people with complex mental health issues
A new, free digital mental health service is now available for people aged 18+ with complex mental health needs across the Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast region. SANE, a leading national mental health organisation for people with complex mental health issues and for the families and friends that …
Free digital mental health service for people with complex mental health issues
A new, free digital mental health service is now available for people aged 18+ with complex mental health needs across the Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast region. SANE, a leading national mental health organisation for people with complex mental health issues and for the families and friends that …
Supporting advance care planning in residential aged care
Residential aged care providers play a key role in advance care planning, and support is available to assist providers to improve the quality, safety and care of older Queenslanders. The Supporting Advance Care Planning in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) project is funded by the Australian Government and is a …
Free mental health coaching program to help manage everyday challenges
Community members experiencing mild depression and/or anxiety symptoms have access to a free, confidential support service, delivered across the Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast region. NewAccess is an evidence-based model of care designed by Beyond Blue, funded by CCQ and delivered by Richmond Fellowship Queensland. The NewAccess program …
Free mental health coaching program to help manage everyday challenges
Community members experiencing mild depression and/or anxiety symptoms have access to a free, confidential support service, delivered across the Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast areas. NewAccess is an evidenced-based model of care designed by Beyond Blue, funded by CCQ and delivered by Richmond Fellowship Queensland. The NewAccess program …
Supporting GPs to manage the care of mental health consumers
GPs across the Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast regions have access to specialist support to assist them in managing the care of mental health consumers. The GP Psychiatry Support Line is a free service to GPs and is not a triage or referral service, nor an emergency service, …