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Brisbane North PHN Helping our community to access the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

Brisbane North PHN supports clinicians and communities in Brisbane’s northern suburbs, Moreton Bay Regional Council and parts of Somerset Regional Council. It covers approximately 4,100 km2 of urban, regional and rural areas, with a population of over 900,000. The Federal Government announced the establishment of 31 Primary Health Networks to replace the national network of Medicare Locals in 2015. The Government selected successful PHNs through an open and competitive process, including the Brisbane North PHN. The key objectives of the Brisbane North PHN are:
• increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes; and
• improving coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care in the right place at the right time. The PHN will achieve these outcomes by:
• understanding the health care needs of our community through analysis and planning, helping to identify and address service gaps;
• providing practice support services so that GPs are better placed to provide care to patients, keeping them healthy and out of hospital;
• supporting general practices in attaining the highest standards in safety;
• assisting general practices in understanding and making meaningful use of eHealth systems;
• working with other funders to purchase or commission health services for local groups most in need, including patients with complex chronic conditions or mental illness. The PHN supports GPs and other health professionals, and delivers a range of programs. Supporting health care professionals with:
• localised clinical pathways
• electronic referrals
• accreditation and quality standards
• chronic disease management and care coordination
• eHealth records and secure messaging. Managing healthcare and support programs for people in the community including:
• Commonwealth Home Support Program
• Partners in Recovery
• Brisbane MIND, Brisbane MIND Suicide Prevention Program, Brisbane MIND4KiDS
• Team Care Coordination
• Closing the Gap programs. Brisbane North PHN acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first people of Australia and we pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians on whose land we walk, we work and we live.

Allied health professionals support people in more ways, and in more places, than many realise. This Allied Health Profe...
13/10/2026

Allied health professionals support people in more ways, and in more places, than many realise.

This Allied Health Professions Day, we're celebrating the diverse professions, people and services that play a vital role in keeping our communities healthy and well.

We're committed to strengthening and supporting the allied health sector across our region.

View our Allied Health Sector Support Roadmap to see what’s ahead 👉https://brisbanenorthphn.org.au/web/uploads/downloads/Allied-Health-Roadmap.pdf

Allied Health Professions Australia

Today is World Mental Health Day—part of Mental Health Month held in October. This year's theme is 'Together We Thrive',...
09/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day—part of Mental Health Month held in October.

This year's theme is 'Together We Thrive', a reminder that whether at home, work or in the community, we can start conversations, strengthen connections and prioritise wellbeing.

Pictured are our PHN team members showing that taking time to connect with others is one of the simple actions that helps us all thrive.

Learn about the mental health services we support and partner with on our website: https://brisbanenorthphn.org.au/our-programs/mental-health-services

Mental Health Australia

It was wonderful to attend the 2026 Queensland Mental Health Awards this morning and congratulate the finalists in perso...
09/10/2026

It was wonderful to attend the 2026 Queensland Mental Health Awards this morning and congratulate the finalists in person, who included our commissioned providers Stride Mental Health and Y2K Youth2Knowledge. We are delighted to see their contributions recognised alongside so many inspiring initiatives from across Queensland.

The Awards form part of Queensland Mental Health Week, which is a time to celebrate the people, organisations and communities working every day to support mental health and wellbeing across our state.

This year's theme, Build Community, Build Wellbeing, highlights the important role that connection, belonging and community play in creating positive mental health outcomes. Strong communities help people thrive, and every conversation, partnership and act of support contributes to a more mentally healthy Queensland.

Brisbane North PHN is proud to work alongside a dedicated network of service providers, clinicians, community organisations, peer workers, carers, volunteers and people with lived experience who are helping to make a difference across our region.

Together, we are building stronger connections, reducing stigma and creating communities where people feel supported to seek help and thrive.

Project Yarn Circle

‘Aboriginal culture heals’, says Charles Rolls, Founder and Director of Y2K Youth2Knowledge (Y2K). Since 2019, Brisbane...
06/10/2026

‘Aboriginal culture heals’, says Charles Rolls, Founder and Director of Y2K Youth2Knowledge (Y2K).

Since 2019, Brisbane North PHN has proudly supported Project Yarn Circle, a Y2K initiative that brings First Nations culture into schools through storytelling, dance, art, bush tucker, music and traditional games, helping young people strengthen their identity and connection to community.

A landmark study found the program significantly reduces suicidal ideation and increases self-esteem, hope and belonging among First Nations young people.

Learn more about the impact of Project Yarn Circle: https://brisbanenorthphn.org.au/blog/project-yarn-circle-a-powerful-model-for-youth-wellbeing-grounded-in-culture

The Health Alliance, a Brisbane North PHN and Metro North Health partnership, launched the Caboolture Kids Collective we...
25/09/2026

The Health Alliance, a Brisbane North PHN and Metro North Health partnership, launched the Caboolture Kids Collective website yesterday at the Care and Connect Caboolture Kids event.

The Caboolture Kids Collective is a place-based initiative bringing together health, education and community partners to improve outcomes for children and families across the Caboolture region, with a focus on early intervention, better service coordination and stronger local collaboration.

The new website will provide families with a central place to find local services and information. Learn more about the launch and explore the website here: https://brisbanenorthphn.org.au/news/new-website-connects-caboolture-families-with-local-services-and-support

Five years ago, Brisbane North PHN established its Safe Space Network to provide a peer-led alternative for people needi...
24/09/2026

Five years ago, Brisbane North PHN established its Safe Space Network to provide a peer-led alternative for people needing connection, de-escalation and practical support outside a clinical setting.

Yesterday, the PHN welcomed Mark Ryan MP, Ariana Doolan MP and Acting Mental Health Commissioner Bretine Curtis to recognise not only the milestone, but the network's significant system value over the last five years—an estimated $16.3 million in costs avoided for emergency departments and hospitals.

Safe Spaces are an important part of Brisbane North PHN's stepped care continuum as a peer-led option for support when it is needed the most.

Find out more: https://brisbanenorthphn.org.au/news/five-years-of-safe-spaces-peer-led-support-when-people-need-it-most

Neami National, Stride Mental Health, Communify Queensland, Queensland Mental Health Commission Redcliffe Area Youth Space

For Annie Xu, a PHN-led continuous quality improvement initiative reignited her interest in diabetes education. She’s s...
21/09/2026

For Annie Xu, a PHN-led continuous quality improvement initiative reignited her interest in diabetes education.

She’s since gone on to become a credentialled diabetes educator, is pursuing further study, and most recently, presented her research at the Australasian Diabetes Congress.

We talk to Annie about her professional journey in work that is supporting people living with diabetes to improve their health, prevent complications and live healthy, fulfilling lives. 👉 https://brisbanenorthphn.org.au/blog/from-cqi-initiative-to-credentialled-educator-and-beyond-annie-xus-story

Strengthening dementia care through education and collaboration 🎓🤝As the leading cause of death for women, and the secon...
16/09/2026

Strengthening dementia care through education and collaboration 🎓🤝

As the leading cause of death for women, and the second-leading cause of death for men in the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region, dementia touches the lives of thousands of people. It affects not only those living with the condition, but also their families, carers, friends and communities.

This Dementia Action Week, we’re shining the spotlight on Brisbane North PHN’s continuing investment in education, collaboration and system improvement to better support people living with dementia and those who care for them.

🔗 Read the full story on the PHN Talk blog: https://brisbanenorthphn.org.au/blog/strengthening-dementia-care-through-education-and-collaboration

Small improvements can make a big difference to patient care.Continuous improvement is at the heart of high-quality pati...
14/09/2026

Small improvements can make a big difference to patient care.

Continuous improvement is at the heart of high-quality patient care and Brisbane North PHN's Quality Improvement and Development team helps general practices build the skills, confidence and systems needed to make lasting change.

By turning clinical data into actionable insights, practices can identify opportunities for improvement, make informed decisions and implement quality improvement initiatives that lead to better patient outcomes.

Looking to strengthen quality improvement activities in your practice? Read more about how our team can help: https://brisbanenorthphn.org.au/blog/utilise-brisbane-north-phns-qi-and-d-team-to-strengthen-quality-improvement-in-your-practice

Narrow appearance standards and wellness routines aren’t health goals – they’re sales tactics.This year’s theme for Body...
10/09/2026

Narrow appearance standards and wellness routines aren’t health goals – they’re sales tactics.

This year’s theme for Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week is Redefining ‘Wellness’: Stories we’re sold about health and our bodies.

At a time when wellness trends are prominent across social media, advertising and everyday conversations, we can choose a more inclusive approach: one that values mental wellbeing, body respect and relationship with food and movement that feels supportive.

🔗 Learn more: https://butterfly.org.au/

National Eating Disorders Collaboration

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Level 1, 14 Banfield Street, Chermside
Brisbane, QLD
4032

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+61736307300

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