Northern Queensland PHN

10/08/2026

💙 I was reminded that none of us are alone.

For Dr Lucinda Colbert, from Clements Medical on Magnetic Island, attending the Indigenous General Practice Trainee Network national workshop in Darwin was about more than professional development.

Joining seven other northern Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainee doctors on Larrakia Country, she found connection, support, and a powerful reminder that while everyone's journey is different, we're stronger when we walk it together.

Read the full story below here ➡️ https://nqphn.com.au/news/our-region-our-people-meet-dr-lucinda/

Clements Medical

Northern Queensland First Nations general practice registrars get powerful reminder at national workshop

10/08/2026

📊 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝

The 2026 Census is coming on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟏 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭, providing a vital snapshot of who we are, where we live, and the factors that influence our health and wellbeing.

For NQPHN, Census data is a critical input into our 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐉𝐑𝐍𝐀), helping identify emerging health needs, service gaps, and opportunities to improve healthcare services across northern Queensland.

✅ Encourage your team, patients, family, friends, and local networks to participate in the Census.

By ensuring our communities are accurately represented, we can help inform future decisions about healthcare, housing, education, transport, and other essential services.

💙 Every response counts. Better data leads to better health outcomes for northern Queensland.

10/08/2026

➡️🏥💙 A new Virtual Care Pod in Mackay is already making a difference, with one of the first patients accessing a GP for the first time in several years.

People experiencing homelessness in Mackay, and residents of Isaac’s coastal communities, can now connect with a doctor through two innovative Virtual Care Pods located at Chances House in Mackay and the Isaac Regional Council customer centre in St Lawrence.

Using secure video technology, the pods provide bulk-billed, face-to-face GP consultations, helping break down barriers and making it easier for vulnerable and underserved communities to get the healthcare they need, closer to home.

Read more here ➡️ https://nqphn.com.au/news/new-virtual-care-pods-improve-access-to-care/

Chances House Isaac Regional Council

08/08/2026

❤️ Today is Dying to Know Day

What would happen if your loved ones had to make important decisions on your behalf but didn’t know your wishes?

Dying to Know Day encourages all northern Queenslanders to start the conversations many of us avoid, but that matter most.

Talking openly about death, dying, grief, and end-of-life planning can help ensure your wishes are understood and give those closest to you greater confidence and peace of mind.

It’s never too early to have the conversation.

Learn more about Dying to Know Day and how to get started ➡️

06/08/2026

💜 Thank you to our aged care workforce 💜

Today is Aged Care Employee Day, and NQPHN proudly recognises the dedicated aged care workers who make a meaningful difference in the lives of older northern Queenslanders every day.

Whether providing hands-on care, supporting wellbeing, coordinating services, or simply offering a listening ear, your compassion and commitment help ensure older people can live with dignity, respect, and connection.

Thank you for the countless ways you support our communities. Happy Aged Care Employee Day. We appreciate all that you do.

06/08/2026

What a great way to wrap up this year’s Link-Up Events! 🎉

It was wonderful to see so many of our members, partners, healthcare providers, and stakeholders come together in Townsville to round out our final Link-Up Event.

🗣️These events are a chance to connect, share ideas, strengthen relationships, and celebrate what we can achieve when we work together.

Whether it's improving access to care in rural and remote communities, responding to workforce challenges, enhancing mental health services, or planning for the future health needs of our region, the best outcomes happen through collaboration.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us. Together, we're building a healthy future for all northern Queenslanders. 💙

Townsville Hospital and Health Service Health Workforce Queensland CheckUP Australia selectability Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)

03/08/2026

⌛ 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝: 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

If you would still like to attend – 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 and we’ll contact you if a place becomes available.

📅 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟓 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
🕗 𝟖𝐚𝐦 – 𝟒.𝟒𝟓𝐩𝐦
📍 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞, 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐞

Designed for 𝐆𝐏𝐬, 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬, and 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟, this dynamic, interactive workshop will strengthen your vaccine communication and clinical expertise.

Featuring a line up of industry experts, including:
🎤 𝐃𝐫 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐮𝐟𝐦𝐚𝐧, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
🎤 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐜𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞, Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre
🎤 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧, Paediatric Intensive Care Nurse at one of Australia’s largest children’s hospitals
🎤 and more…

👉 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭: at https://lnkd.in/gHEKwESM

31/07/2026

💪🏼 Investing in our people means investing in better outcomes for our communities.

This week, members of our MHAODSP team attended the QAMH Grow Your Own Non-Clinical Community Mental Health Workforce event in Cairns, joining sector leaders to explore how we can build, support, and retain a strong mental health workforce across northern Queensland.

Opportunities like this help our team stay connected, learn from others, and contribute to important conversations shaping the future of mental healthcare in our region 🤍

Queensland Alliance for Mental Health

29/07/2026

🙌 What a fantastic weekend at the AMA Queensland Junior Doctor Conference in Mackay!

As a proud sponsor, NQPHN was delighted to support this important event and connect with the next generation of doctors who will shape the future of healthcare across our region.

The conference provided a valuable opportunity to learn, share ideas, build professional networks, and showcase the incredible career opportunities available throughout northern Queensland.

A big thank you to everyone who helped organise the event and to all the junior doctors who attended. It was inspiring to see so much passion, energy, and commitment to improving health outcomes for our communities.

We look forward to continuing to support and grow the future health workforce for northern Queensland. 💙

AMA Queensland

24/07/2026

🚀 Welcome to Day 1 of the Junior Doctor Conference 2026!

The wait is finally over. The AMA Queensland Junior Doctor Conference kicks off this morning in Mackay, and the NQPHN team is live on the ground as a proud Platinum Sponsor.

We want to extend a warm welcome to everyone attending, with a special shout-out to the 50 junior doctors joining us through the sponsored packages funded by NQPHN and Mackay Regional Council.

An exciting weekend lies ahead, featuring a program curated by the Committee of Doctors in Training (CDT) and a 'Coastal Chic' networking event tonight at Red Dog Brewery.

Attending this weekend? Please make sure to stop by the NQPHN exhibition booth. Our team is eager to meet you and discuss the diverse career pathways, community support, and unique regional lifestyle opportunities waiting for you across North Queensland.

Have a brilliant conference, everyone!