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HP News
June 17, 2025
- JEV testing indications - Darling Downs
- New Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) Request System
- New McGrath Advanced Breast Cancer Nurse for Darling Downs Health – Mary Kelsey
- Let's TALK ABOUT ageing well
May 20, 2025
- REMINDER: GP Symposiums
- GP Psychiatry Support Line
- Update to Medicare Mental Health referral forms
- Praziquantel supply.
GP Alerts and Updates
GPs in a Pod
June 17, 2025
As part of #RefugeeWeekAU, the PHN are releasing a series of podcasts on refugee health.
In episode 34, Dr Tanusha speaks with Amale Hussein, a Refugee Health Nurse with SSI - Settlement Services International.
With a refugee background herself, Amale also shares her journey to becoming a Refugee Health Nurse after arriving in Australia from Somalia with her family at the age of seven in 1998.
In episode 35, Dr Tanusha speaks with Elizabeth Laverty, a Refugee Health Officer with Multicultural Australia, the leading humanitarian settlement provider in Queensland.
June 03, 2025
To kick off Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Tanusha was joined by Sophia Parker, who is a Health Promotion Officer for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program with West Moreton Health.
Sophia discusses the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, the free home test kits, the lowered eligible age for bowel screening, and more.
May 20, 2025
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Claire Fotheringham, who is a Senior Medical Officer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with Queensland Health.
QVEMToPS is a statewide virtual service delivered by the Queensland Virtual Hospital. It provides eligible women and pregnant people across Queensland with access to an early medical termination of pregnancy up to 9 weeks (63 days) gestation.
Visit the QVEMToPS site to refer a patient or to check eligibility.
Upcoming education for health professionals
26
Jun QLD Hot Topic Webinar: Enhancing Hepatitis C Responses in AOD Settings: Testing, Treatment & Beyond
CPD Points available
OrganiserASHM Learn more Thu
26
Jun Sexual and Reproductive Health in Primary Care – Queensland (In person)
CPD Points available
LocationKennigo Hotel Brisbane Organiser
ASHM Learn more Thu
26
Jun Building Resilience and Wellbeing – Thriving through the pressures of healthcare
CPD Points available
OrganiserStuder Group Australia Learn more Sat
28
Jun Breakaway on Bridge Respite Centre Open Day
CPD Points available
Location461b Bridge St, Wilstonton Organiser
Breakaway Toowoomba Inc Learn more Fri
4
Jul Comorbidity Guidelines Webinar: Supporting client change with motivational interviewing
CPD Points available
OrganiserThe Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use Learn more Tue
22
Jul Epilepsy Training & Community Connection Location
Toowoomba City Library (Seminar Room C) 155 Herries St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia Organiser
Epilepsy Queensland Learn more Thu
24
Jul Cervical Screening for Healthcare Professionals
CPD Points available
Location230 Lutwyche Rd, Windsor Organiser
True Relationships & Reproductive Health Learn more Thu
24
Jul Festival of Nursing 2025
CPD Points available
LocationBrisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Organiser
Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) Learn more Thu
24
Jul Driving Quality Outcomes and Enhanced Patient Experience – Improving Healthcare Together
CPD Points available
OrganiserStuder Group Australia Learn more Sat
26
Jul Darling Downs GP Symposium
CPD Points available
LocationBurke & Wills Hotel - 554 Ruthven St, Toowoomba City Organiser
Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN Learn more
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