Darling Downs & West Moreton PHN

03/04/2026

Temporary update 12pm, 8/04: Goodna UCC is briefly closing between 3pm and 5pm on Tuesday, 8 April.

Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) are open for extended hours 7 days a week to provide care for urgent, but non-life‑threatening conditions.

It's a good option to consider if you don't need the Emergency Department, but can't get in to see your GP.

In our region you’ll find:
📍 Goodna Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
📍 Ipswich Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
📍 Toowoomba Medicare Urgent Care Clinic

What you can expect at a UCC:
✅ Walk in (no appointment or referral needed)
✅ Free, bulk-billed care
✅ Open 7 days a week until late
✅ Qualified doctors and nurses
✅ Onsite radiology and pathology
✅ A faster alternative to waiting in ED for minor injuries and illness

Find the right care this Easter: https://www.ddwmphn.com.au/findtherightcare

31/03/2026

Talking about death and dying isn’t easy, but it is one of the most important conversations we can have.

We want to hear what you think is working well and what you think could be done better by sharing your thoughts on end-of-life care services across the region. 🗣️

🟣 By 2027, demand for specialist palliative care is expected to increase by 44% in the Darling Downs, and by 52% in West Moreton.

🟠 4,339 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 55+ live in the region.

Complete the short survey at https://www.ddwmphn.com.au/talk-about

25/03/2026

Talking about death and dying isn’t easy, but it is one of the most important conversations we can have. 🫶

We want to hear what you think is working well and what you think could be done better by sharing your thoughts on end-of-life care services across the region.

Complete the short survey at https://www.ddwmphn.com.au/talk-about

25/03/2026

In the latest episode of GPs in a Pod, Dr Tanusha is joined by General Paediatrician and Deputy Director of Paediatrics at West Moreton Health, Dr Lauren Rolley.

They cover how GPs can assess and manage paediatric behavioural issues, with a focus on underlying factors like sleep and excessive screen time. Dr Rolley also outlines when to seek specialist advice or refer, and highlights local paediatric services and resources for families.

Listen now: https://bit.ly/3yb5ZMk

23/03/2026

Take a look at Australia's new national smoking and va**ng cessation platform.

Quit's new platform offers tailored information and tools to empower people who smoke or v**e to quit for good 💪🚭

There’s no one “right” way to quit. What matters is finding support that works for you 💛 From Quitline advice to quitting with a buddy, our website has tools to help guide your next step.

Need support? Quitline 13 7848 is here to help or jump onto quit.org.au for more info.

18/03/2026

It’s great to be back in Kingaroy! This year, we’re hosting our Meet and Greet at Bethany Cottages ‘The Old Hanger’ as part of our regional roadshow.

A huge shout out to all the incredible local health professionals who turned out tonight to help strengthen the Kingaroy healthcare community. It’s inspiring to see such strong local connection and collaboration.

Our final Meet and Greet event is coming up next Thursday 26th in Ipswich, if you’re local, make sure you register and join us!

Secure your spot here: https://meetandgreets2026.eventbrite.com.au/

12/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this evening at the Goondiwindi Golf & Country Club it’s wonderful to see our local healthcare community come together at our Goondiwindi Meet and Greet. We look forward to travelling to Kingaroy next Wednesday for our upcoming Meet and Greet. Register here: https://www.ddwmphn.com.au/meet-and-greets

11/03/2026

Our Dalby Meet and Greet is underway this evening!

Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN is enjoying a great night connecting with local health professionals at the Urban Paddock Cafe. Events like this are a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships across our region and share how the PHN can support local practices and communities.

Thank you to everyone who has joined us tonight, we appreciate your time and the opportunity to connect.

10/03/2026

In the latest episode of GPs in a Pod, Dr Tanusha is joined by Dr Matt Stevens and Dr Chris Holmwood to speak about recognising and addressing alcohol and other drug use in general practice, including local data, practical strategies for screening and brief intervention, and referral pathways to support patients in primary care.

Listen now: https://bit.ly/3yb5ZMk

03/03/2026

Ipswich Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is closed this evening. Reopening tomorrow morning.

For alternate care please visit www.findtherightcare.com.au

Find the right local health care, when you need it

27/02/2026

‼️Toowoomba Medicare Urgent Care Clinic closed this evening. Reopening tomorrow morning. For alternate care please visit www.findtherightcare.com.au

Find the right local health care, when you need it

25/02/2026

‼️Ipswich Medicare Urgent Care Clinic closed this evening. The clinic will reopen tomorrow morning. For alternate care visit www.findtherightcare.com.au

Find the right local health care, when you need it