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April 22, 2025
- Elder Care Journal launched
- National Training – IAR for Mental Healthcare
- GPMHSC grants
- UPDATE: JEV vaccination eligibility
April 08, 2025
- REMINDER: Measles
- VaxBus making its way across the Darling Downs
- TALK ABOUT: Primary Care Workforce
- Head to Health is now Medicare Mental Health.
GP Alerts and Updates
GPs in a Pod
May 06, 2025
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Candice Holland and Paula Hale, who are members of Metro North Health's Sexual Health team.
They discuss the services of the first Nurse Navigator for Sexual Health, based within the Queensland Syphilis Surveillance Service (QSSS).
Located at the Metro North Public Health Unit, but responsible for southern Queensland, the QSSS enables accurate monitoring of syphilis infections and contributes to the clinical management of people infected with syphilis by providing support for the clinicians who treat them.
Resources
Queensland Clinical Guidelines - Syphilis and pregnancy
Queensland Syphilis Action Plan 2023 – 2028 Overview
For further information or to seek support, advice, or referrals to the Nurse Navigator, primary care professionals are encouraged to contact the QSSS on 1800 032 238 or email QLD-Syphilis-Surveillance-Service@health.qld.gov.au.
May 06, 2025
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Candice Holland and Paula Hale, who are members of Metro North Health's Sexual Health team.
They discuss the services of the first Nurse Navigator for Sexual Health, based within the Queensland Syphilis Surveillance Service (QSSS).
Located at the Metro North Public Health Unit, but responsible for southern Queensland, the QSSS enables accurate monitoring of syphilis infections and contributes to the clinical management of people infected with syphilis by providing support for the clinicians who treat them.
Resources
Queensland Clinical Guidelines - Syphilis and pregnancy
Queensland Syphilis Action Plan 2023 – 2028 Overview
For further information or to seek support, advice, or referrals to the Nurse Navigator, primary care professionals are encouraged to contact the QSSS on 1800 032 238 or email QLD-Syphilis-Surveillance-Service@health.qld.gov.au.
April 22, 2025
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Danielle Pentony, who is the Chief Information Security Officer at the Australian Digital Health Agency.
Upcoming education for health professionals
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May St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital Medical Conference
CPD Points available
LocationPicnic Point Organiser
St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital Learn more Tue
27
May QLD HIV & Syphilis: A Gold Coast Update
CPD Points available
Location81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218 Organiser
ASHM Learn more Wed
28
May IUD Insights: Skills & Information Workshop
CPD Points available
Location230 Lutwyche Rd, Windsor Organiser
True Relationships & Reproductive Health Learn more Wed
28
May ASHM & BSPHN | Transforming Care: Launch of Health Pathways in Adult Trans Health and Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy
CPD Points available
OrganiserASHM Learn more Thu
29
May Difficult Conversations - Tackling the tough stuff
CPD Points available
OrganiserStuder Group Australia Learn more Mon
2
Jun Building Foundations: Applying a Trauma Lens to Foster Safety in Relationships
CPD Points available
OrganiserBlue Knot Foundation Learn more Wed
4
Jun APNA Transition to Practice Program Information Session
CPD Points available
OrganiserAustralian Primary Healthcare Nurses Association Learn more Wed
4
Jun APNA Transition to Practice Program Information Session
CPD Points available
OrganiserAustralian Primary Healthcare Nurses Association Learn more Thu
5
Jun Cervical Screening for Healthcare Professionals – Distance Education
CPD Points available
OrganiserTrue Relationships & Reproductive Health Learn more Sat
7
Jun Cardiology GP Masterclass
CPD Points available
LocationPicnic Point Function Centre Organiser
St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba Learn more
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