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Country to Coast QLD Country to Coast, QLD (CCQ) supports our community members to live their healthiest lives by improving primary health care in our region.

Feeling the pressure to confidently assess and manage ADHD under Queensland’s new reforms?Our Clinical Societies series ...
11/02/2026

Feeling the pressure to confidently assess and manage ADHD under Queensland’s new reforms?

Our Clinical Societies series continues across Queensland, with expert speakers joining the Wide Bay events next week to support GPs and primary care teams navigating this shift in everyday practice.

These sessions focus on what matters most on the ground — sound clinical judgement, safe management and practical approaches that work in real-world primary care settings.

Wide Bay event dates & speakers

📍 Bundaberg | 17 February 2026 (Last tickets available)
• Dr Matthew Wakeley – Director of Paediatrics, Bundaberg Hospital (WBHHS)
• Dr Thet Aung – Psychiatrist, Psychiatry Support
• Katie Rogers – Founder & Credentialed Mental Health Nurse, Psychiatry Support

📍 Mundubbera | 17 February 2026 (Registration open)
• Local discussion

📍 Hervey Bay | 18 February 2026 (Join waiting list)
• A/Prof Dr Penelope Prasad – Director of Paediatrics, Hervey Bay Hospital (WBHHS)
• Skye Ward – Psychologist, Bright Day Psychology
• Dr Parisa Loxham – Psychiatrist, The Primrose Clinic

Join your local Clinical Society and build confidence in delivering safe, evidence-based ADHD care across the lifespan.

👉 Secure your place for available locations: https://ow.ly/LAkY50YcCzG

Speakers for Central Queensland events will be announced shortly.

Today is Primary Health Care Nurses Day — a moment to recognise nurses working across general practice, aged care, commu...
04/02/2026

Today is Primary Health Care Nurses Day — a moment to recognise nurses working across general practice, aged care, community health, schools and other community settings.

Primary health care nurses are often the first point of contact when people need care. They support prevention, early intervention and continuity of care, helping people stay well and connected in their communities. 💙

With more than 104,000 nurses contributing to primary care nationwide, today is an opportunity to acknowledge the skills, compassion and commitment that underpin strong, healthy communities.👏 Thank you to all primary health care nurses for the difference you make every day.

Hosted by APNA - Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association – Supporting Nurses in Primary Health Care.

Do you work in primary health? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to attend a free Growing Primary Care Resilience Works...
03/02/2026

Do you work in primary health? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to attend a free Growing Primary Care Resilience Workshop this February. Events are being held in Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Hervey Bay and Bundaberg.

Disasters don’t wait, but your practice can be ready. Regional Business HQ’s free, in-person workshops are designed to support primary care providers to prepare for, respond to, and recover from unexpected disruptions.

📍 Rockhampton – Wed 11 Feb | 5:30–7:00pm
📍 Yeppoon – Thu 12 Feb | 7:00–8:30am
📍 Hervey Bay – Tue 17 Feb | 6:00–7:30pm
📍 Bundaberg – Tue 24 Feb | 6:00–7:30pm

👩‍⚕️ For primary care providers
🎟️ Free to attend

👉 Spots are limited — register now: https://ow.ly/2ZNr50Y7Ya6

Regional Business HQ’s Growing Primary Care Resilience Workshops are funded by Country to Coast Queensland (CCQ) through the Australian Government’s PHN program and is supported by the Resilient CARE program, a partnership between CCQ and Australian Business Volunteers.

Learn more about the Resilient CARE program at https://ow.ly/34fp50Y7Ya5

Learn how to link QI to help your patients CVD health this February.PHASES is a 2025-26 initiative supporting GPs, ACCHO...
02/02/2026

Learn how to link QI to help your patients CVD health this February.

PHASES is a 2025-26 initiative supporting GPs, ACCHOs/AMS, and primary care teams to prevent heart attack and stroke events.

Why attend the next webinar:
✅ Understand the PHASES initiative and the value of a whole-of-practice approach to cardiovascular disease prevention.
✅ Learn how to lead effective quality improvement activities in your practice.
✅ Apply evidence-based tools to close care gaps, track progress, and strengthen CVD prevention.

This is about moving beyond treatment to proactive prevention — helping us protect patients before heart attacks and strokes happen and earn CPD 👉 https://ow.ly/JPov50XSgNb

31/01/2026

Good things happen when health and housing unite. Thanks to our dedicated CCQ teams, local regional partners and the support of the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, the CCQ Rockhampton Mobile Health Service has been on the ground supporting people experiencing homelessness and housing instability after the recent Central Queensland floods.

The goal was simple: take healthcare to people, instead of expecting people to push through the usual barriers. With a nurse and a GP on board, the team has been able to treat things like wounds, infections and other health issues early and link people in with existing services for ongoing care. That early care can help stop small problems turning into emergency department visits or hospital admissions.

The temporary disaster response service wraps up this weekend at 6pm Sunday 1 February 2026. Rockhampton is no longer in emergency but this work has shown what is possible when services turn up early and work together. We’ll be taking these learnings into future planning so people are not left behind when the next event hits.

Learn more: https://c2coast.org.au/mobile-health-service

We thank Queensland Housing and Public Works (HOME outreach team), Roseberry Qld, CQID, 1300MEDICS, Rockhampton Regional Council, Rockhampton Central Medical Centre (ForHealth), Foodbank Queensland, Anglicare Southern Queensland (MPIP), Jacks House, Vinnies QLD, Orange Sky Australia and The Salvation Army Australia.

This work builds on CCQ’s delivery of CQ Zero in partnership with Roseberry Qld, localising the national Advance to Zero initiative, which has registered around 100 people experiencing homelessness in Rockhampton, many with high and complex health needs and frequent reliance on acute services.

Learn more: https://c2coast.org.au/ccq-zero

30/01/2026

Clinical Societies Speaker Announcement | Sunshine Coast Events

We’re pleased to announce the expert speakers joining our Sunshine Coast Clinical Society events this February, focused on supporting primary care to assess and manage ADHD across the lifespan.

Designed for GPs and primary care professionals, these sessions will deliver practical, evidence-based insights aligned with Queensland’s ADHD reforms.

Event dates & speakers

📍 Noosa | 10 February 2026
• Dr Toni Redman – Paediatrician, Clinical Lead, Child Development Service, Sunshine Coast Health
• Professor Shuichi Suetani – Community Psychiatrist, Institute of Urban Indigenous Health

📍 Nambour | 11 February 2026
• Dr Megan Watson – Paediatrician, Child Development Service, Sunshine Coast Health
• Professor Shuichi Suetani – Community Psychiatrist, Institute of Urban Indigenous Health

📍 Caloundra | 12 February 2026
• Dr Natalie Durup – Developmental Paediatrician, Paeds in a Pod
• Professor Shuichi Suetani – Community Psychiatrist, Institute of Urban Indigenous Health

📍 Gympie | 19 February 2026
• Dr Ianthe Mills – Deputy Director of Paediatrics, Developmental Paediatrician, Child Development Service, Sunshine Coast Health
• Dr William Ackers – Psychiatrist, Empowered Minds Clinic

Why attend?

✔ Practical ADHD assessment and diagnosis across the lifespan
✔ Evidence-based management and prescribing considerations
✔ Clear referral and shared-care pathways
✔ Locally relevant, multidisciplinary perspectives

👉 Registrations still open – limited places available 🔗 https://ow.ly/4iGU50Y5Lnf
Speakers for Central Queensland and Wide Bay events will be announced shortly.

Cardiovascular disease is still Australia’s second biggest killer — but what if we could spot the risks earlier and act ...
19/01/2026

Cardiovascular disease is still Australia’s second biggest killer — but what if we could spot the risks earlier and act before tragedy strikes?

That’s exactly what PHASES is about:
✅ Smarter, data-driven tools for GPs
✅ Linking risk with real outcomes
✅ Stronger collaboration across primary care, Aboriginal health, and communities.

PHASES is a statewide screening, recall and treatment program supporting general practice to prevent and manage cardiovascular disease (CVD). It combines clinical tools such as Primary Sense™ and the Australian CVD Risk Calculator, practice-level quality improvement support, and a consumer campaign to drive earlier intervention, optimise care, and reduce the burden of disease.

The goal? Fewer heart attacks. Fewer strokes. Longer, healthier lives across Queensland.

Proud to see this work taking shape across Queensland. Learn more 👇 https://ow.ly/qhPH50XSgBW

Mark your calendar and join the 25 February webinar. Register now 👇 https://ow.ly/ywlo50XSgBY

Central Queensland: it’s been a rough run of weather. If you’re running on empty, not sleeping, or feeling on edge, a qu...
16/01/2026

Central Queensland: it’s been a rough run of weather. If you’re running on empty, not sleeping, or feeling on edge, a quick chat can help.

Call Medicare Mental Health 1800 595 212 (free) Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm. You’ll speak with a trained professional who can help you work out the best next step and link you to the right local support if needed.

If you need urgent help, call Lifeline 13 11 14.

Take care of yourself and those around you — support is always within reach.

Learn more at: https://medicarementalhealth.gov.au/phone-service

Central Queensland communities impacted by severe weather. If you need health advice and it is not an emergency, call 18...
16/01/2026

Central Queensland communities impacted by severe weather. If you need health advice and it is not an emergency, call 1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422) for free, trusted support and help finding the right care.

A registered nurse is available 24/7 to listen and guide you to the best next step, including managing your care safely at home or connecting you with local services. You may be offered a free GP telehealth call back where clinically appropriate and where no local appointments are available.

1800MEDICARE GPs can provide additional advice or write a prescription if you need one. If you would like, the GP can send a summary after the call to your regular GP to help with your ongoing care.

For emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).

Learn more at: https://www.1800medicare.gov.au

� Queensland’s ADHD reforms are here. Registrations are now open for February CCQ Clinical Societies CPD events.Explore ...
16/01/2026

� Queensland’s ADHD reforms are here. Registrations are now open for February CCQ Clinical Societies CPD events.

Explore the recent expansion of ADHD care, including GP diagnosis and treatment for adults, and what this means for assessment and evidence-based management across the lifespan.

� February 2026
� CPD events with dinner provided
� 11 locations including Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Noosa + more
� RACGP and ACRRM CPD accredited
� Register now: https://ow.ly/bbRF50XXIom

📄 We’re hiring: Regional Manager – Wide Bay📍 Full-time | Based in Bundaberg or Hervey Bay Is 2026 your year to provide r...
07/01/2026

📄 We’re hiring: Regional Manager – Wide Bay

📍 Full-time | Based in Bundaberg or Hervey Bay

Is 2026 your year to provide regional leadership and coordination of Country to Coast QLD’s primary health stakeholder relationships including general practice, Hospital and Health Services, other primary health providers and community organisations?

This leadership role manages intersectoral relationships, implements reforms, drives business development and as a result, improves local health outcomes.

If you have 5 years+ recent professional experience as a health clinician with undergraduate and/or postgraduate qualifications in health services management, program management and/or business development—this is your opportunity to be part of a collaborative team making a real impact—community by community.

🗓️ Applications close Sunday, 18 January 2026
🔗 Learn more & apply: https://ow.ly/Lqbe50XSiml

📄 We’re hiring: Regional Manager – Sunshine Coast📍 Full-time | Based in Maroochydore Want to be part of something that m...
06/01/2026

📄 We’re hiring: Regional Manager – Sunshine Coast

📍 Full-time | Based in Maroochydore

Want to be part of something that matters in 2026? Come join a crew that’s making health better—community by community, person by person.

You’ll manage relationships with general practice, Hospital and Health Services, other primary health providers and community organisations as part of a supportive, values-led team that cares deeply about collaboration, innovation, and creating positive change.

If you’re someone with 5 years+ recent professional experience as a health clinician with undergraduate and/or postgraduate qualifications in health services management, program management and/or business development who thrives on meaningful work in primary care—and wants to contribute to healthier futures for local communities, we’d love you to explore this opportunity.

🗓️ Applications close Sunday, 18 January 2026
🔗 Learn more & apply: https://ow.ly/wB2b50XSimq

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