Country to Coast QLD

27/10/2025

Sunshine Coast came in strong to launch the first leg in our final round of 2025 Clinical Societies. The topic, Turning the Tide on Dementia, drew a big turnout from local GPs, nurses, allied health and aged care teams at events last week in Noosa, Nambour and Caloundra.

These sessions are all about connection, coming together to share knowledge, spark ideas, and strengthen care for people living with dementia, their carers and families.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on the Sunshine Coast and helped set the tone for this round. Special thanks to our wonderful speakers and panellists.

Now we’re heading north, with Wide Bay up next — kicking off in Bundaberg tomorrow from 5:30 pm!

👉 Check the event calendar and don’t miss out if we’re coming your way: https://bit.ly/47drefC

Clinical Societies are funded by Country to Coast Queensland through the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing's PHN program.

27/10/2025

What an incredible day alongside community at the 20th Annual Well Person’s Health Check Day 2025 on the Sunshine Coast!

On Saturday 25 October, the University of the Sunshine Coast Stadium came alive with community spirit, connection and care.

Thank you to North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health (Manngoor Dja) for hosting this community health event.

From health checks and information stalls to activities and yarns, every moment reflected this year’s theme — “Carrying on the Legacy, Now We Lead.”

And also thanks to the Country to Coast Queensland team who joined in the day to yarn about My Health Record and our commitment to strong partnerships and community connections.


Sunshine Coast Health | Sunshine Coast Council | Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council | Health and Wellbeing Queensland | Queensland Police Service | Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS)

25/10/2025

Calling all general practice and ACCHO teams across our region — don’t miss the PHASES General Practice Briefing Sessions next month. CPD-accredited.

See how this new Queensland primary health initiative will support your practice in the state-wide rollout, and the role your team plays.

📅 Choose your session:

• Tue 11 Nov 2025, 12:30–1:30 pm AEST
• Tue 25 Nov 2025, 5:30–6:30 pm AEST

👉 Learn more & register: https://bit.ly/4nkKSL6

What you’ll cover (60 mins):

✅ Using Primary Sense™ + the AUS CVD Risk Calculator to find risk earlier
✅ Practical recall & proactive care steps that fit clinic workflows
✅ How Country to Coast Queensland (CCQ) PHN will support implementation

About PHASES: A Queensland primary health initiative for screening, recall and proactive treatment that helps general practice prevent and manage cardiovascular disease (CVD) through smarter tools, practice-level QI and community engagement.

General Practice Briefing Sessions 2025/2026 webinar series Queensland general practices and ACCHOs will receive critical information about the PHASES project and upcoming quality improvement activities being planned across the state. November topic: Introduction to PHASES Preventing Heart Attacks a...

24/10/2025

Dementia is now Australia’s leading cause of death — and cases are projected to more than double by 2058.

More than 2,400 healthcare professionals across our region are taking action to detect and treat dementia earlier.

Join them this October–November at a Clinical Societies event near you.

🍽️ Free CPD-accredited sessions with dinner provided
🎓 RACGP & ACRRM CPD points
📍 11 locations across the region

Together, we can turn the tide on dementia.

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/475Ruae

1 Dementia in Australia, Deaths due to dementia in 2023 – Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (National Mortality Database 2025).

23/10/2025

Help design local education and CPD in less than 10 minutes!

Country to Coast Queensland (CCQ) is running a primary health education needs assessment to help us plan practical, CPD-ready training for our region.

Share your priorities topics, preferred formats and best times so we build a program that fits real practice.

🗓️ Complete the confidential survey by 7 November for your chance to win one of five $100 Woolworths vouchers!

👉 Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/3JgoHbc

22/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Emerald for our recent Cancer Education Evening, co-hosted with Cancer Council Queensland.

The event brought together clinicians from across the region for an evening of collaboration, learning, and updates on cancer screening guidelines and support services. It was inspiring to see such strong local engagement and commitment to improving cancer outcomes in our communities.

A special thank you to our speakers:

🔹Anne-Marie Donovan, Networks and Convening, Cancer Council Queensland
🔹Dr Helen Wiltshire, Senior Medical Officer, True
🔹 Ewan Wylie, Head of Business Development and Respiratory Scientist, Heart of Australia
🔹 Corey Dern, Bowel Cancer Screening Health Promotion Officer
🔹 Jo Oughton, Prostate Cancer Support Nurse
🔹 Tiffany Pulford, Chair, Emerald Branch of Breast and Prostate Cancer Association Qld

A big thank you to Anne-Marie Donovan for her exceptional support and coordination. This event came to life through her dedication and collaboration.

Together, we’re building stronger connections and sharing knowledge that makes a real difference for people across Central Queensland.

22/10/2025

We’re excited to join this year’s Well Person’s Health Check Day. Come say hello this Saturday to the CCQ team and explore valuable health resources on the day! 💛

WELL PERSON’S HEALTH CHECK DAY 2025

“Carrying on the Legacy, Now We Lead”

We honour our Elders – for the hardships they faced and the strength they carried, paving the way for us today. Now it’s our turn to step up, continue their legacy, and lead strong together.

📅 Saturday, 25th October 2025, 9am to 3pm
📍 UniSC Arena – 32 Olympic Way

Look out for more posts on Cultural Highlights & Performances for the day.

Register now by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by clicking this link https://brushfire.com/ncacch/wphcd2025/615572

This is a free community day to connect, celebrate culture, and take care of your health and wellbeing.

03/10/2025

Through our scholarship partnership with Pain Revolution you can apply to become a Community Pain Champion—a program that that helps ease the burden of someone living with chronic pain.

Whether you’re a support worker, medical receptionist, aged care staff, or just someone in a community-facing role, CPC gives you the tools, skills and confidence to make a real difference.

Apply now to see if you're eligible—applications close 31 October:
https://www.painrevolution.org/community-pain-champion...

Imagine if there were tools that could help ease the burden of someone living with chronic pain.

That’s the idea behind the Community Pain Champion (CPC) program, a brand new initiative from Pain Revolution designed for people on the frontline of care.

Whether you’re a support worker, medical receptionist, aged care staff, or just someone in a community-facing role, CPC gives you the tools, skills and confidence to make a real difference.

- Learn how to support people living with pain - even if you’re not a clinician.
- Get practical, evidence-based strategies you can use in real life
- Hear directly from people with lived experience
- Walk away with a deeper understanding of what chronic pain is - and what it isn’t

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱.

Applications close October 31.

Tap the link below to apply or learn more.
https://www.painrevolution.org/community-pain-champion-program

Thanks to Country to Coast Queensland & Sunshine Coast HHS, who are helping make this possible.
This initiative is supported by the Resilient CARE program, with received funding from the Australian Government.

01/10/2025

📣 Turning the Tide: Early Detection and Intervention in Cognitive Decline and Dementia – Registrations are now open for Clinical Society CPD events this October–November.

With dementia cases projected to more than double by 2058, now is the time to act. Discover how early detection, new treatments, and innovative care models are reshaping the dementia landscape.

🗓️ Oct–Nov 2025
🍽️ CPD-accredited events with dinner provided
📍 11 locations including Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Noosa + more
🎓 RACGP & ACRRM CPD points available
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4mMjhCq

29/09/2025

Take a look inside the Medicare Mental Health Centre Sunshine Coast with Senator Corinne Mulholland. She popped by last week to visit 1 Bright Street Birtinya opposite the University Hospital.

• Walk in free service for adults 18+
• 10am-5pm Monday to Friday
• Or phone Medicare Mental Health 1800 595 212.

29/09/2025

Unfortunately, regional areas across Queensland face lower screening rates, later diagnoses and higher cancer mortality. That’s why education plays such a vital role in our work.

Cancer Council Queensland, in partnership with Country to Coast Queensland, is hosting a free, in-person education session for health professionals in Emerald.

When: Thursday October 9, 5:30-8:00pm

Where: Emerald Medical Group, Lot 1 Pilot Farm Road.

This event is designed to equip providers with the latest information on cancer screening, prevention and support services tailored to regional communities.

Topics covered include guidance on lung, bowel, prostate and cervical screening, practical applications such as culturally safe screening and men’s health in rural settings, support and funding services for people living with breast and prostate cancer and expert talks offering practical guidance on early detection.

This friendly, community-focused event is the first of many, helping to ensure regional health providers have the knowledge and tools to improve outcomes for Queenslanders living with cancer.

Health professionals in Emerald – don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and make a difference.

25/09/2025

📍 Full-time | Based in Maroochydore | Hybrid work options

CCQ is seeking a motivated and results-oriented Primary Health Coordinator to become a key player in our Integration Team. In this role, you’ll lead territory coordination and foster strong relationships with primary healthcare providers, Hospital and Health Services, community organisations, and social services.

You will drive collaborative, person-centred healthcare by supporting and implementing local initiatives across the region. Your work will span programs, projects, and initiatives designed to deliver high-performing, coordinated services that make a real difference for our communities.

If you are passionate about building partnerships, improving healthcare delivery, and making a tangible impact across the Sunshine Coast, this is the opportunity for you.

🗓️ Applications close soon – 6 October
🔗 Learn more & apply: https://www.seek.com.au/job/87293214