PHN builds on commitment to closing the gap with launch of third Reconciliation Action Plan
October 15, 2024
The Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN (the PHN) were proud to launch their latest Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2024 to 2026 today (15 October 2024) at Robelle Parklands in Springfield Central. A Reconciliation Action Plan or RAP is a formal commitment to reconciliation.
Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives delivers Mental Health Innovation and Agriculture Showcase
September 29, 2024
The Mental Health Innovation and Agriculture Showcase was hosted in Ipswich on 24 September as part of the joint collaboration under the Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives Joint Regional Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Alcohol and Other Drugs Plan.
GPs in a Pod strikes a chord with local health professionals
September 29, 2024
Our first podcast – GPs in a Pod – is successfully reaching GPs with longer-form content about topics that impact them and their patients.
PHN celebrates R U OK? Day
September 29, 2024
This September the PHN celebrated R U OK? Day – an annual day that reminds us to meaningfully connect with the people around us, and open up conversations about our mental and emotional wellbeing.
Toowoomba residents empowered to protect their bone health
September 29, 2024
GPs on Curzon, with support from the PHN, have provided eligible patients with the opportunity to protect their bone health.
Cervical screening self-collection on the rise in response ‘In their hands’ project
August 30, 2024
The ‘In their hands’ project was launched by Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN Primary Care team in July 2022, resulting in a significant increase in cervical screening self-collection.
Care finders connect in Toowoomba
August 30, 2024
In August, the PHN team hosted a meeting with care finders from across the region to share information and reflect on the great work being done to assist older people navigate the aged care system.
PHN staff visit Bora Rings and Gummingurru cultural sites
August 30, 2024
Staff from both Ipswich and Toowoomba offices were privileged to visit the Bora Rings and Queens Park on Jagera, Yuggera, and Ugarapul lands, and Gummingurru on Jarowair land.
Record response TALK ABOUT Disability and Neurodiversity
August 30, 2024
This month we launched a brand-new TALK ABOUT topic that asks community members who are neurodivergent or live with disability to share their experiences of health care.