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The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DHDA) is updating the childhood pneumococcal vaccination schedule on the National Immunisation Program (NIP), based on advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). Starting September 1, 2025, a new vaccine, Prevenar 20,...
Published: 21 August 2025 Gold Coast residents will soon have access to free, walk-in mental health support and care with a new Medicare Mental Health Centre planned for the northern Gold Coast. The Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, the Honourable Emma McBride MP, and the ...
The 2025 Queensland Free Flu Vaccination Program is available to all Queensland residents. The flu vaccine is recommended for anyone over the age of 6 months and current guidelines also recommend people over 75 years to get a booster every 6 months, with those aged 18 ̵...
Expectant mothers are being urged to talk to their healthcare professional now about protecting themselves and their families against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a highly contagious virus that can lead to serious illness. Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) Board Chair, Dr Ka-Kiu Cheung...
The GCPHN Clinical Council provides strategic, clinical advice to ensure health services meet the needs of the local community, helping guide planning, commissioning and evaluation of primary healthcare initiatives. Hinterland Medical Centre GP Dr Kristy Bayliss became Chair of the GCPHN Clinical Co...
Against a backdrop of major reform, more than 120 aged care professionals gathered on 28 May at the Gold Coast for the 2025 Aged Care Symposium. The theme – Partnering for Quality and Innovation – set the tone for a day rich in collaboration, insight and heart. From the opening session about the...
If you have COPD, inhalers and other medication play a key role in managing your symptoms and preventing flare-ups. While they can’t cure COPD, they can help you breathe easier and stay well for longer. Your COPD medicines Your doctor will recommend medicines tailored to your needs. These may incl...
Pneumococcal disease refers to a range of infections caused by a bacterium known as Streptococcus pneumoniae. Many parts of the body can be infected and resulting disease can be severe, including pneumococcal pneumonia, pneumococcal sepsis (bacteraemia) and meningitis. Pneumococcal disease is a lead...
Broadbeach GP and Chair of the Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN), Dr Ka-Kiu Cheung, says World Immunisation Week from 24-30 April 2025 is the ideal time for young families to take advantage of the many free vaccines available ahead of winter. “There’s been a slowdown of immunisation upta...
Des and Wendy striking the right chord in retirement For 79-year-old Des Weatherhog, life in retirement is all about embracing new adventures, staying active, and making meaningful connections. “I lost my wife, Barb, to breast cancer 16 years ago, which really slowed down my motivation for a lot...
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