Nearly one in five people living in Western Queensland have at least two chronic health conditions. These people need services from different health professionals working in different locations including specialists who are mostly based in cities or larger regional centres. Often there is a lack of coordination and communication between the different parts of the health system, which causes frustration for patients, their families and carers.
The Western Queensland Health Care Homes (WQ HCH) provide proactive patient-centred, coordinated and flexible care with a team of professionals working together to make sure the patient receives care based on their needs.
Our WQ HCH is different to the HCH national trial as it has been specifically tailored to suit people living in rural and remote parts of Australia (to find out more click here).
The WQ HCH is being rolled out in stages commencing in July 2019. If you think you would benefit from being a WQ HCH patient (if you are assessed as being eligible) and would like to find out if your practice is a participating please click here.
Barcaldine Medical Centre opened in 2011 and is located in Barcaldine, Central West Qld. It is a purpose built general practice complex which includes first class facilities with 6 consulting rooms and a large treatment room and is fully air conditioned. The practice is totally accessible for disabled patients and provides a number of general practice services incorporating a holistic approach to patient care. We are committed to promoting health, wellbeing and disease prevention to remote Queenslanders.
First opened in 1985, the Black Stump Medical Centre has a long history of providing primary health care services to Blackall and surrounding communities.
The Central West Hospital and Health Service took over the practice in 2014, and with this our ability to improve patient care is continuing.
Our team of general practitioners, registered nurses and reception staff are committed to continuing a tradition of accessible and community-minded care. The staff are engaged with patients to provide the highest quality healthcare services in a safe and friendly environment.
The Black Stump Medical Centre has successfully been accredited with RACGP to ensure our health care standards are high in quality care and risk management in Australian general practice.
Charleville and Western Areas Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health (CWAATSICH) is a Community-Controlled Health Service. Our Mission is to deliver holistic, culturally appropriate health services that improve the health and well-being outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our communities. Our service area encompasses South West Queensland with outreach clinics located in Roma, Mitchell and Quilpie.
CWAATSICH provides clinical services, chronic disease management programs, intervention and preventative health programs as well as social and emotional well-being services supported by visiting allied health and Specialist services.
Charleville Health Clinic is in Charleville, the largest town in the Murweh Shire Council, Far SW Queensland. It is just off the Warrego Highway, 270 kilometres west of the regional centre of Roma. The population is around 3,335 people (2016 census).
The practice is operated by South West Hospital and Health Service, a rural and remote public health service committed to providing quality, dependable, safe and sustainable healthcare. The area covers more than 310,000 square kilometres, is bordered by three states and covers 21 per cent of Queensland. Services are provided to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities
Our vision is to be a national leader in the delivery of health services to rural and remote communities.
Our purpose is to provide safe, effective and sustainable rural and remote health services that people trust and value.
The practice is staffed by several specialised rural Generalists, 2 Nurses and 2 Admin and provides many services for its community such as, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Immunisations, Antenatal Care, Skin Cancer Checks and Treatment, Driver’s Licence Medicals, Heavy Vehicle Medicals, Work Cover and Work’s Compensation, Insurance Medicals, Pre-Employment Medicals, Minor Procedures, Health checks, Management plans for Chronic Diseases.
Injune Medical Practice is in the rural town of Injune in the Maranoa Region, South West Queensland. It is on the Carnarvon Hwy, 92 kilometres (57 mi) north of of Roma. The population is around 461 people (2016 census)
Formerly a hub for cattle and dairy industries, it now serves as a staging point for expeditions to the nearby Carnarvon National Park. More recently, natural gas and timber have served as the major primary industries.
The practice is operated by South West Hospital and Health Service, which is a rural and remote public health service committed to providing quality, dependable, safe and sustainable healthcare. The area covers more than 310,000 square kilometres, is bordered by three states and covers 21 per cent of Queensland. Services are provided to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities
The practice is staffed by 1 GP, Nurse and Admin and provides many services for its community such as, Pathology collection, Skin clinics Wednesday afternoon, Normal/Long Consultations, Pre-Employment and Insurance Medicals, Drivers Licence, Allied Health Services available, Cryotherapy, Shared antenatal care, Women’s health and Pap Smears, Workers Compensation, Minor Procedures (removal of skin lesions), Health checks, GP Management plans for Chronic Diseases.
Maranoa Medical Centre was purpose built in June 2000 which comprises of 8 consulting rooms and 3 treatments rooms.
Wepride ourselves on our high level of professional care and patient care.
The surgery holds accreditation with AGPAL, RACPGP and ACRRM
At present, we have 8 doctors, a Mental Health Care Coordinator, Dietitian / Chronic Disease Care Plan Coordinator with a team of 7 support staff.
Our practice provides comprehensive general practice care and has special interests including skin checks, chronic disease management, women’s health,childhood immunisation and workplace medicals.
Our patients range from birth to 109 years of age.
Mitchell Medical Practice is in the rural town of Mitchell in the Maranoa Region, South West Queensland. It is just off the Warrego Highway, 89kilometres west of the regional centre of Roma, and is situated at the southern side of the Mitchell Multi-Purpose Health Service. The population is around1,200 people (2016 census).
The practice is operated by South West Hospital and Health Service, which is a rural and remote public health service committed to providing quality, dependable, safe and sustainable healthcare. The area covers more than 310,000 square kilometres, is bordered by three states and covers 21 per cent of Queensland. Services are provided to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities
The practice is staffed by 1 senior and 1 part time junior GP, Nurse and Administration, and provides many services for its community such as, Private Medicals, Audiometry, ECG, Spirometry, Skin clinics, Visiting Women’s Health doctor, Visiting Allied Health Services provided by the hospital, Private Allied Health Services, X-rays provided by the hospital, visiting psychologist, Health checks, GP Management plans for Chronic Diseases.
Mount Isa Medical Centre is a General Practice clinic operating in central Mount Isa. The team of General Practitioners, Nursing, Allied Health,and Administration staff provide a comprehensive range of General Practice services to the Mount Isa community, including vaccinations, health checks,skin checks, family medicine, women’s and men’s health, mental health, and chronic condition care planning. The practice operates 7 days a week, including extended weekday trading, and offers the flexibility of online bookings.
Website: http://mountisamedical.com.au/
RFDS Charleville Base commenced operations in 1943.Services provided from this base include, remote medical consultations,aero medical retrievals and primary health care clinics incorporating general practice, child and family health, health promotion and field days.
The Charleville Base services approximately 622,000 square kilometres of south west Queensland - extending from the New South Wales border to the Northern Territory and South Australia borders in the west, and the Carnarvon Ranges in the east.
Ramsay Street General Practice mission is to provide the highest standard of patient care whilst incorporating a holistic approach towards diagnosis and management of illness. The practice is committed to promoting health, wellbeing and disease prevention and aims to treat all patients with dignity and respect.
The Practice is staffed by 3 GP’s, a regular visiting Locum GP, 3 Registrars as well as local nursing, Aboriginal Health Worker and administration staff.
The practice provides many services including women, men’s and children’s health, medicals, minor procedures, immunisations and chronic disease management. The expansion of the practice has enabled a range of medical specialist and allied health staff to provide essential services to the Cloncurry region.
- Rural GP practice
- 2.5 FTE nursing staff (including mental health coordinator)
- 3 FTE administration staff
- 0.6 FTE aboriginal health coordinator
- Strong relationship with local hospital
- Primary health provided for the 36-bed nursing home
- Onsite Allied Health and Pathology services -Sullivan Nicholaides Pathology, Adult mental health OT, AOD counsellor, physiotherapy,podiatry, optometrist, massage therapist, ultrasound, dietician, diabetic educator, exercise physiologist, occupational therapist, speech therapist. (services range from full time to 1 day a fortnight, depending on demand)
- Other visiting Specialist to the practice –Ophthalmologist, endocrinologist, general physician.
- Other visiting specialist to St George – FOG,Paediatrician, General Surgeon, internal medicine, Heart of Australia truck,private and public dentists.
- Good referral processes and pathways in place with specialist both here and away. Video and tele-health consult infrastructure.
- The practice supports a very strong team /family environment and the successful applicant must be willing to embrace this.
Western Queensland PHN acknowledges the traditional owners of the country on which we work and live and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them, their cultures, and to elders past and present.
