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Online training for GPs to tackle alcohol and other drug use during the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 has seen significant rises in calls to crisis and support services, along with increased consumption of alcohol, cannabis and tobacco. There are strong links between the use of alcohol with adverse social health impacts, including domestic and family violence. The Royal Australian College o...

New training opportunity could save lives

Gold Coast residents have the opportunity to receive free online training to learn how to help save a life from suicide. Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) is offering 1,400 free online training places for individuals who are most likely to come into contact with people at risk of suicide and...

Wesley Mission Queensland COVID-19 Recovery Service

The Wesley Mission Queensland COVID-19 Recovery Service has been established to provide responsive wellbeing support for people aged 16 years and over living in the Gold Coast region whose wellbeing has been impacted by the ongoing effects of COVID-19. This service may assist those: Whose wellbeing ...

Updated family and domestic violence eLearning package

The Australian Government has recently updated the family and domestic violets eLearning package. Health professionals see a vast range of patients who could have family and domestic violence concerns. The eLearning package will provide information to help connect health professionals with patients ...

High demand for GCPHN Psychological Program

There is currently a high demand for the GCPHN Psychological Services Program so please consider the below criteria when referring patients, as only clients that fit within the eligibility of this program will be accepted at this high time of need. Client has a non-acute, non-chronic, moderate menta...

New online Education and Training resource area now live

The new online education and training section of the Gold Coast Primary Health Network website is now live. This new online resource area has been developed with feedback from various advisory groups, clinical staff and internally from our practice support team, and is currently being populated with...

Young people risk more mental health issues as wellbeing declines

New headspace research reveals one in two young Australians are struggling to carry out everyday activities headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation has revealed the serious impact 2020 is having on the wellbeing and mental health of young Australians, with concerning new data showing rates...

Are you a GP with expertise in the treatment of AOD use?

Local GPs who are undertaking the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Advanced Skills Training in AOD treatment require a mentor to complete the program. Mentors can be any health professional that is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency that has...

New study ‘I am Media Smart’ Launches

We are delighted to announce that I am Media Smart is now live and open to all Australians aged 13-25 years who wish to improve their body image. This new study builds on the award winning Media Smart Online research with women 18-25 years-old where MS was found to: reduced eating disorder (ED) onse...

Support available for people bereaved by suicide

Pathways Gold Coast Response Service provides short term support to anyone living in the Gold Coast area who has been bereaved by suicide. Experienced support workers provide face to face or phone contact, offering emotional support, guidance and resources to link individuals and families with ongoi...

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