Western Queensland Primary Health Network

Western Queensland Primary Health Network Western Queensland PHN is one of 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs)

Western Queensland PHN is one of 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) established and funded by the Commonwealth Government to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of primary care services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes. A key role of Western Queensland PHN is to assess the health care needs of communities and commission health services to meet those needs, minim

ising gaps or duplication. This is achieved by supporting health services to connect with each other to improve people’s care and strengthen the primary health care system.

✨WQPHN staff members Jennie and Rhedyn were in Brisbane this week for the 2026 Health & Wellbeing Queensland Prevention ...
04/09/2026

✨WQPHN staff members Jennie and Rhedyn were in Brisbane this week for the 2026 Health & Wellbeing Queensland Prevention Symposium.

The two-day symposium brought together voices from across government, health, academia, sport and community to share ideas and approaches to prevention and improving the long-term health and wellbeing of Queenslanders.

A great opportunity to connect, learn and bring new insights back to our work across Western Queensland.

Health and Wellbeing Queensland

🎨 Connecting with Country to help shape our new RAP artwork WQPHN’s Rod Wright recently travelled across the Western Que...
03/09/2026

🎨 Connecting with Country to help shape our new RAP artwork

WQPHN’s Rod Wright recently travelled across the Western Queensland region with commissioned artist Bindi Lee Day, connecting with local stakeholders, communities and Country to help inspire and shape WQPHN’s new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) artwork.

Bindi is a proud Quandamooka Noonuccal woman with connections to Gungarri Country, and these important conversations and experiences will help inform an artwork that reflects the people, stories and Country of Western Queensland.

We look forward to sharing more as the artwork comes to life. ❤️💛🖤

💜 Women’s Health Week is coming up!From 7–11 September, Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week will shine a spotlight on the he...
02/09/2026

💜 Women’s Health Week is coming up!

From 7–11 September, Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week will shine a spotlight on the health and wellbeing of women, girls and gender-diverse people across Australia. This year’s theme, ‘do it anyway’, encourages us to take small, achievable steps towards better health.

Want to help spread the word? Jean Hailes has free promotional resources, including social media tiles, posters and suggested messaging, to help workplaces, health services and communities get involved.

👉 Download the promotional kit and support :
https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/get-involved/womens-health-week/promotional-kits/

🌟National Speech Pathology Week is underway, running from 23–29 August!To celebrate, we’re shining a spotlight on Molly ...
26/08/2026

🌟National Speech Pathology Week is underway, running from 23–29 August!

To celebrate, we’re shining a spotlight on Molly from BUSHkids, a speech pathologist supporting children and families in Cunnamulla.
Through telehealth and community visits, Molly helps children develop their speech, language, social communication and literacy skills, while working closely with families to support their communication and development.

Working closely with families, educators, teachers and community members, Molly helps build the skills and confidence of those around each child so communication can be supported in everyday life. She also works alongside occupational therapy through a transdisciplinary approach, helping provide holistic and consistent care for families.

Molly says early intervention can make a meaningful difference, giving children the opportunity to build strong communication skills during some of their most important years of learning and development.

“Communication creates possibility. It means giving every child the opportunity to express themselves, connect, learn and thrive in everyday life and into the future.”
For Molly, one of the most rewarding parts of her role is celebrating each child’s progress with their family, whether it’s a communication milestone or another special win in their life.

Her message to families is simple: you know your child best, and it’s always okay to ask questions or reach out for support.

To learn more about BUSHkids visit their website 🔗https://www.bushkids.org.au/

🔴What cardiac cases do you feel least confident managing right now?'s Emergency Cardiology Workshop in Brisbane on 12–13...
24/08/2026

🔴What cardiac cases do you feel least confident managing right now?

's Emergency Cardiology Workshop in Brisbane on 12–13 September is designed to help you practise first and build confidence in managing acute cardiac presentations.

Two days of hands-on learning, simulation training and small group sessions to help you get the most out of every scenario.

Secure your place now - https://go.hwq.com.au/ea5fdff1

🔗https://www.healthworkforce.com.au/events/emergency-cardiology-workshop?utm_campaign=2026_workshops_cardio_Sep&utm_medium=media_kit&utm_source=website

✨WQPHN was pleased to be in Cunnamulla recently, connecting with BUSHkids and Cunnamulla Aboriginal Corporation for Heal...
20/08/2026

✨WQPHN was pleased to be in Cunnamulla recently, connecting with BUSHkids and Cunnamulla Aboriginal Corporation for Health (CACH) as part of our ongoing work to support better outcomes for local children and families under the Healthy Outback Kids strategy.

The visit provided a valuable opportunity to look at what has been achieved through six years of working together, while also discussing where we can make the greatest difference into the future.

📸Congratulations to our 2026 Annual Report Photography Competition winners!A big congratulations to our three regional w...
18/08/2026

📸Congratulations to our 2026 Annual Report Photography Competition winners!

A big congratulations to our three regional winners
🏆 North West: Denise Kokles
🏆 Central West: Jordan McDonald
🏆 South West: Donna Hodgson

Each winner will receive a $250 gift card, and their winning photographs featured in the WQPHN 2025–26 Annual Report.

Thank you to everyone who entered, we received some wonderful entries from across the region!

The first Trauma-Informed De-escalation (TIDE) session in Mount Isa went well, bringing local healthcare professionals t...
14/08/2026

The first Trauma-Informed De-escalation (TIDE) session in Mount Isa went well, bringing local healthcare professionals together to build practical skills in trauma-informed care and de-escalation.

There are still two opportunities to take part in this interactive, evidence-based workshop, designed for General Practitioners and primary healthcare teams.

📍 LONGREACH
📅 Tuesday 15 September 2026
⏰ 6:30pm – 9:30pm AEST
📌 Longreach Regional Council – Brolga Meeting Room

📍 ST GEORGE
📅 Thursday 17 September 2026
⏰ 6:30pm – 9:30pm AEST
📌 Riverland Motor Inn

Facilitated by Misty Carey, Founder of TIDE Education & Training, the sessions focus on recognising distress, trauma-informed communication and practical de-escalation techniques to support safer environments for patients and staff.

For more information, contact [email protected] or 07 4573 1900.

🌿 Healthy ageing starts with the right information. 🌿Are you, or someone you care about, looking to stay healthy, indepe...
11/08/2026

🌿 Healthy ageing starts with the right information. 🌿

Are you, or someone you care about, looking to stay healthy, independent and connected as you get older?

Join the FREE 12-month Healthy Ageing Series, presented by an experienced geriatrician in partnership with Western Queensland PHN and Geriatric Care Australia.

📅 Dates each month
🕥 10:30am – 11:30am (AEST)
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

💚 Free to attend – no booking required
Each monthly session covers practical topics including:
✔️ Preventing falls
✔️ Staying active and eating well
✔️ Memory and mental wellbeing
✔️ Managing medicines
✔️ Healthy sleep, pain management and more

Whether you're an older person, a family member or a carer, these sessions provide practical advice and the opportunity to ask questions from a specialist.

📲 Simply scan the QR code or join via the Microsoft Teams link on the flyer or email [email protected]

09/08/2026

❄️ Winter is almost over – but it's not too late to protect yourself and those you love.

As we head into the last month of winter, now is the perfect time to make sure you're protected against seasonal illnesses. Vaccination remains one of the best ways to reduce your risk of serious illness and help keep our communities healthy.
This Winter in the West, stay well, stay strong – for you, your mob and the ones you love. 💙

Talk to your Doctor, Nurse, Aboriginal Health Service or Pharmacist about recommended vaccinations for:
✔️ COVID-19
✔️ Influenza (flu)
✔️ RSV

Stronger together. Healthier together. Get your winter vaccines to help protect what matters most. 💙🧡

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