Northern Queensland PHN

17/12/2025

🎁 𝟭𝟮 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲: 𝗗𝗮𝘆 5️⃣

🎵 On the fifth day of Christmas, the Urgent Care Clinic helped me…
…with a burn from a sparkler! 🎵

Small, mild burns are treated at the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic – no appointment needed.

Whether it’s a minor injury or illness, or something that just can’t wait for your GP, the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has you covered for non-life threatening concerns.

👉🏽 Find your nearest clinic at www.health.gov.au/find-a-medicare-ucc

👉🏽 Find your nearest clinic. Link in bio 🔗

🚨 For emergencies, call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department.

Cairns Urgent Care Clinic Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service Townsville Hospital and Health Service

16/12/2025

🎁 𝟭𝟮 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲: 𝗗𝗮𝘆 4️⃣

🎵 On the fourth day of Christmas, the Urgent Care Clinic helped me…
…with a toothache from too many festive treats! 🎵

Whether you have a dental infection or abscess, the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic can help.

Medicare Urgent Care Clinics are there for those in-between situations – when it’s too urgent to wait for your regular GP, but not serious enough for the hospital.

👉🏽 Find your nearest clinic at www.health.gov.au/find-a-medicare-ucc

🚨 For emergencies, call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department.

Cairns Urgent Care Clinic Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service Townsville Hospital and Health Service Eastbrooke Health Hub Townsville

15/12/2025

✈ When he moved to Australia from India, Dr Jay Pawar came with a dream to not only deliver healthcare from his own practice, but to make his new country home.
🏥He spent two years learning and finally passing the English exam, then went on to open a purpose‑built, fully bulk‑billed clinic in Townsville with GPs, allied health, and visiting specialists under one roof.
👨‍⚕️Every day, Dr Jay and his team focus on prevention, screening, and continuity of care - with a strong connection with his community.
❤ He also honours the legacy of his late wife, Dr Sunita Pawar (FRACGP), whose passion for education and community still guides the practice.
🔗 Read Dr Pawar's story here: https://nqphn.com.au/news/health-workforce-spotlight-dr-jay-pawar/
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A regular column that features our region’s health workforce and shines a light on their important work

15/12/2025

🎁 𝟭𝟮 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲: 𝗗𝗮𝘆 3️⃣
🎵 On the third day of Christmas, the Urgent Care Clinic helped me…
…with an allergic reaction from the Christmas tree! 🎵

Skin irritation, bites, or non-life threatening allergic reactions – the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has got you.

Remember, the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is for those urgent situations – not a replacement for your regular GP. Always check in with your usual general practice clinic first to see if they have availability before heading to the clinic.

👉🏽 Find your nearest clinic at www.health.gov.au/find-a-medicare-ucc

🚨 For emergencies, call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department.

Cairns Urgent Care Clinic Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service Townsville Hospital and Health Service Eastbrooke Health Hub Townsville

14/12/2025

🎁 𝟭𝟮 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲: 𝗗𝗮𝘆 2️⃣

🎵 On the second day of Christmas, the Urgent Care Clinic helped me…
…with a sprained ankle from beach cricket!🎵

Rolled it leaping for a classic catch? The Medicare Urgent Care Clinic treats sprains, strains, minor suspected fractures, and minor sports injuries.

Whether it’s an injury or something that just can’t wait for your GP, the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has you covered for non-life threatening illnesses and injuries.

👉🏽 Find your nearest clinic at www.health.gov.au/find-a-medicare-ucc

🚨 For emergencies, call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department.

Cairns Urgent Care Clinic Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service Townsville Hospital and Health Service Eastbrooke Health Hub Townsville

13/12/2025

🎁 𝟭𝟮 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲: 𝗗𝗮𝘆 1️⃣

🎵 On the first day of Christmas, the Urgent Care Clinic helped me…
…with a shell cut from the beach!

Cuts, scrapes, and lacerations? Your local Medicare Urgent Care Clinic can clean, assess, and treat it.

Medicare Urgent Care Clinics are there for those in-between situations – when it’s too urgent to wait for your regular GP, but not serious enough for the hospital.

👉🏽 Find your nearest clinic at www.health.gov.au/find-a-medicare-ucc

🚨 For emergencies, call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department.

Cairns Urgent Care Clinic Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service Townsville Hospital and Health Service Eastbrooke Health Hub Townsville

11/12/2025

👀 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 “𝟭𝟮 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲”!

Each day, we’ll share a summer or holiday-themed illness or injury that could land you at a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.

Whether it’s an injury or something that just can’t wait for your GP but isn’t serious enough for the emergency department, the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has you covered for non-life-threatening issues.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭…🎁

👉🏽 Find your nearest clinic at www.health.gov.au/find-a-medicare-ucc

Cairns Urgent Care Clinic Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service Townsville Hospital and Health Service Eastbrooke Health Hub Townsville

11/12/2025

If you’re supporting a loved one through a suicidal crisis, you don’t have to do it alone. Ways Forward is offering compassionate, practical support for carers and loved ones through a new NQPHN-funded program.
🔗Read more about the wraparound care here: https://nqphn.com.au/news/ways-forward-launches-in-northern-queensland-for-those-supporting-loved-ones-experiencing-suicidal-crisis/
📱If you need immediate help, call 000. For 24/7 support: Lifeline 13 11 14, Su***de Call Back Service 1300 659 467, or 13YARN (13 92 76).
***dePrevention

11/12/2025

📣 EOI: Clinical Council and Community Advisory Group members

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) invites expressions of interest (EOIs) for members to join the NQPHN Clinical Council and Community Advisory Group. Members can be located in the Torres and Cape, Cairns, Townsville, and Mackay regions.

🔶 Clinical Council
For more information and to apply, for the Clinical Council visit https://nqphn.com.au/about-us/board-and-governance/clinical-council

🔷 Community Advisory Group
For more information and to apply, for the Community Advisory Group visit https://nqphn.com.au/about-us/board-and-governance/community-advisory-group

📅 Applications for both EOIs close at 4pm, Friday 30 January 2026. 📅

08/12/2025

❤ A chronic heart failure patient was tracking her vitals at home using Hospital in Your Home's Bluetooth devices, when a drop in blood pressure and a heart rate spike prompted an immediate alert to her care team.
🏥 North Shore GP called straight away, and after an assessment, another potentially fatal condition was discovered and treated - avoiding the need for hospitalisation.
🔗 Read the full story: https://nqphn.com.au/news/our-region-our-people-meet-north-shore-gp/

North Shore General Practice

Technology is helping patients feel more empowered and less isolated

07/12/2025

📢 New Connection Form: Medicare Mental Health Phone Service Referral Pathway

A new Connection Form is now available to make it easier for patients across Northern Queensland to access mental health services.

The Medicare Mental Health phone service provides access to information, services, and supports and is the preferred referral pathway for patients in the Northern Queensland PHN region.

Referrals are accepted from GPs, mental health services, community services, carers, families, and individuals. You can also contact Medicare Mental Health on behalf of patients to help find the best mental health and wellbeing support for them.

✅ Learn more here: https://nqphn.com.au/medicare-mental-health-phone-service/

05/12/2025

Our final Tablelands Practice Managers Network gathering of 2025 was one to remember! ✨🎄

Primary Care Engagement Team members Linda and Claire joined Practice Managers from across the Tablelands region to celebrate the close of another busy year, with plenty of festive cheer on display. From sparkling Christmas headpieces to bright holiday attire, the room was full of laughter and connection.

We were delighted to welcome the FNQ Health Pathways team as our guests, who shared valuable insights and updates to support rural practices in navigating patient care more effectively.

👏Thank you to everyone who joined in and helped make the session a success. Here’s to an even stronger and brighter 2026!