SearchTelehealth training for RACHs to enable greater access to care
November 29, 2024
The PHN partnered with fifteen other PHNs across Australia to develop a comprehensive telehealth training package for staff in RACHs and the primary care providers who service them, including nurses, GPs, specialists and allied health professionals.
Hon. Mark Butler MP visits Ipswich Medicare Mental Health Centre and Ipswich Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
November 29, 2024
In November the PHN and CEO Lucille Chalmers were joined by the Hon. Mark Butler MP – Minister for Health and Aged Care, and the Hon. Shayne Neumann MP for a visit to the Ipswich Medicare Mental Health Centre and the Ipswich Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.
headspace Warwick social worker nominated for AASW National Excellence Award
October 31, 2024
In October, Youth Access Clinician at headspace Warwick, Ken Brown, was nominated for an AASW National Excellence Award.
Region’s GPs and nurses attend Paediatric Masterclass
October 31, 2024
In October, Children’s Health Queensland hosted their annual Paediatric Masterclass for General Practice. Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN supported attendance from our region’s health workforce, subsidising tickets for 39 GPs and nurses.
Cyber security in primary health
October 31, 2024
October has been Cyber Security Awareness Month, which provides a timely reminder for our healthcare providers of the importance of safeguarding patient data.
Let’s TALK ABOUT Preventative Health and Chronic Conditions
October 29, 2024
Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN is once again asking our region to share their experiences with healthcare in their communities.
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.
