Today the PHN, in partnership with Open Minds, was delighted to announce the official opening of Ipswich Medicare Mental Health Centre (formerly Head to Health) at Nicholas Street, Ipswich. 🔗 bit.ly/44N3Qme

🎙 Episode 3 of GPs in a Pod is now live. In this episode, Tanusha speaks with Julie from Neami National, who work with the PHN to implement Head to Health in the Darling Downs and West Moreton regions. Listen now: bit.ly/3yb5ZMk

Do you live in the Darling Downs and West Moreton region? This weekend is your last opportunity to TALK ABOUT your experiences as a parent or professional involved in delivering health care to pregnant people and young children. Take the survey: bit.ly/440NRQR

🚌 The Winter VaxBus is making its way across the Darling Downs, making 17 stops in local towns to deliver free vaccinations.  COVID-19 vaccines are available for eligible children and adults, and Influenza vaccines for everyone aged 5+.  🔗 bit.ly/3z26mJi

The PHN will soon commence codesign of the Warwick Medical Mental Health Centre, with the service set to open later next year.  Read more: bit.ly/3SaT9Vj

🏥 Delivering urgent care in the Redbank region Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN has now opened the Request for Proposal for the new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in the Redbank area, as recently announced by Milton Dick MP. Read the full article: bit.ly/46hkk6I

We want to TALK ABOUT health care experiences of people living with Disability and Neurodiversity in our region. This survey will ask you what is it like when you get healthcare. It will take 10 minutes to complete. Your feedback is anonymous. 🔗: bit.ly/3ot762c

🎉 Episode 10 of GPs in a Pod is now live. 🎙️ In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Kim Nolan, who is a leading GP in the region and Maternity GPLO at Metro South Health. Listen now: bit.ly/3yb5ZMk

🎉Episode 11 of GPs in a Pod is now live. 🎙️In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Anja Nikolic, CEO at the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH). 🧠Learn more about AIDH and how digital health can benefit GPs and their patients. 🔉Listen now: bit.ly/3yb5ZMk

🎉 Episode 12 of GPs in a Pod is now live. 🎙️ Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Wendy Burton, a GP from Brisbane providing medical services to the Goondiwindi community and encouraging other GPs to consider offering rural and remote care as well. Listen now: bit.ly/3yb5ZMk

Today the PHN and CEO Lucille Chalmers were joined by the Hon. Mark Butler MP – Minister for Health and Aged Care, and the Hon. Shayne Neumann MP for a visit to the Ipswich Medicare Mental Health Centre and the Ipswich Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.

Ever wondered what a PHN does? Find out about Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN, the work we do, and how we operate from our CEO Lucille Chalmers.

#SpotifyWrapped Thanks for tuning in to GPs in a Pod in 2024! 🎉 Our show was a top 10 show for 53 fans, and a top five show for 37.  🎙️ Join us weekly in 2025, with many exciting guests and topics to come. get involved: [email protected]  bit.ly/3yb5ZMk

🎙️ GPs in a Pod has returned for 2025! In episode 23, Dr Jo speaks with Karen MacKellar, who is the Clinical Nurse Consultant for the Voluntary Assisted Dying service at Darling Downs Health. Listen now: bit.ly/3yb5ZMk

PHN News - January 2025  🎙️ Digital transformation: a discussion with Professor Clair Sullivan 🗓️ JOIN US: 2025 Meet and Greets 📈 GPs in a Pod a hit with local GPs Read now: bit.ly/3Cljc7L

Until 14 April 2025, we are asking community members and health professionals to TALK ABOUT what is working well and what could be done better to support the local health workforce. Take the survey: bit.ly/41iligQ

🚌 The Autumn VaxBus is making its way across the Darling Downs, making eight stops in local towns to deliver free vaccinations. 🦟 JEV vaccines are available for eligible children and adults. All vaccines are free and no Medicare Card is required. bit.ly/428MTlc

We wrapped up our 2025 meet and greets joined by more than 400 health professionals at networking events in Toowoomba, Stanthorpe, Dalby, Goondiwindi, South Burnett, and Springfield. We can't wait to see you in 2026!

🧓 Let's TALK ABOUT ageing well. Until 7 July 2025, we are asking the community members and health professionals to provide their feedback on what is working well and what could be done better to support the local health workforce.  🗣️ Have your say bit.ly/41iligQ

🎨 Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN is excited to launch its new Reconciliation Action Plan artwork. The PHN commissioned Danielle Leedie Gray to develop a bespoke piece of artwork to illustrate the PHN's commitment to reconciliation. Learn more: bit.ly/43fBPVd