Brisbane North district
GP training in Brisbane North district
Experience city life while building your clinical skills in one of Brisbane North’s many accredited training practices.
This is one of four GPTQ training districts and corresponds with the Brisbane North Primary Health Network. The area encompasses the area north of the Brisbane River, from central Brisbane to Caboolture and Ningi. Brisbane North crosses zones three and four, meaning parts of this area are only available to registrars who are on the general pathway.
You just don’t see the conditions in the city that you do in rural areas. Lower socioeconomic areas have a higher burden of disease, with many suffering from chronic illness. You get a lot of pathology walking through the door every day and it’s very interesting. Patients are often keen to be treated locally and not travel to specialist appointments unless absolutely necessary.
Dr Steve Kearney, GP Supervisor at Ningi DoctorsAbout Brisbane North district
With great restaurants, trendy bars, world-class coffee and a vibrant shopping precinct, Brisbane North is a great choice for doctors who love urban life. But don’t make the mistake of thinking Brisbane North is all about the hustle and bustle of the city. It’s a short drive to idyllic mountains, forests, beaches and national parks.
And although Brisbane North is predominantly an urban area, it has its own rural community. Choose a practice on the outskirts of the district for a balance of rural health and urban living.
Training practices
Brisbane North’s training hospitals are Caboolture Hospital, Redcliffe Hospital, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, and Prince Charles Hospital. There are 85 general practices available for placement, each offering a unique experience and areas of special interest. Many practices have a special focus on Indigenous health.
Medical educators
In addition to our GP supervisors, there are six medical educators in the Brisbane North district who mentor our registrars through their GP training: Dr Paul Welsman, Dr Karen Savery, Dr Kathie James, Dr Carolyn Russell, Dr Kate Krimmer, and Dr Drew Moore.
Primary health network
The Brisbane North PHN offers a range of healthcare and support programs for people in the community, including aged care services, mental health initiatives and Indigenous health care. There’s also a program called Team Care Coordination, which provides registered nurses available to help GPs deliver local services.
Make a meaningful contribution to health care in your clinical placements by taking a position in Moreton Bay North. This region, including Morayfield, Caboolture and Deception Bay, is recognised as having lower socioeconomic status and poorer health outcomes than other parts of the region. The area needs more health professionals to improve access to health services throughout the region. Find out more here: www.brisbanenorthphn.org.au
Brisbane North district staff contacts
District Medical Education Coordinator
Dr Rebecca Lock
Email: rlock@gptq.qld.edu.au
Assistant Medical Education Coordinator
Dr Danielle James
Email: djames@gptq.qld.edu.au
District Administration Officer
Ms Lisa Cox
Email: lcox@gptq.qld.edu.au
District Supervisor Liaison Officer
Dr Steve Kearney
Email: skearney@gptq.qld.edu.au
Towns in this region
| Town | Zone | RA Classifications |
| Albany Creek | 4 | 1 |
| Alderley | 4 | 1 |
| Arana Hills | 4 | 1 |
| Ascot | 4 | 1 |
| Ashgrove | 4 | 1 |
| Aspley | 4 | 1 |
| Auchenflower | 4 | 1 |
| Banyo | 4 | 1 |
| Bardon | 4 | 1 |
| Bongaree | 4 | 2 |
| Bowen Hills | 4 | 1 |
| Bracken Rigde | 4 | 1 |
| Bray Park | 4 | 1 |
| Brendale | 4 | 1 |
| Bribie Island | 3 | 2 |
| Bridgeman Downs | 4 | 1 |
| Brighton | 4 | 1 |
| Brisbane City | 4 | 1 |
| Burpengary | 4 | 1 |
| Caboolture | 4 | 1 |
| Carseldine | 4 | 1 |
| Cashmere | 4 | 1 |
| Town | Zone | RA Classifications |
| Chermside | 4 | 1 |
| Clayfield | 4 | 1 |
| Deception Bay | 4 | 1 |
| Eatons Hill | 4 | 1 |
| Everton Hills | 4 | 1 |
| Everton Park | 4 | 1 |
| Ferny Grove | 4 | 1 |
| Ferny Hills | 4 | 1 |
| Fortitude Valley | 4 | 1 |
| Indooroopilly | 4 | 1 |
| Kedron | 4 | 1 |
| Kenmore | 4 | 1 |
| Keperra | 4 | 1 |
| Lawnton | 4 | 1 |
| Mango Hill | 4 | 1 |
| McDowall | 4 | 1 |
| Mitchelton | 4 | 1 |
| Morayfield | 4 | 1 |
| Murrumba Downs | 4 | 1 |
| Narangba | 4 | 1 |
| Ningi | 3 | 2 |
| Town | Zone | RA Classifications |
| North Lakes | 4 | 1 |
| Northgate | 4 | 1 |
| Nundah | 4 | 1 |
| Red Hill | 4 | 1 |
| Redcliffe | 4 | 1 |
| Samford | 3 | 2 |
| Samford Valley | 3 | 2 |
| Samford Village | 3 | 2 |
| Sandgate | 4 | 1 |
| Scarborough | 4 | 1 |
| Stafford | 4 | 1 |
| Stafford Heights | 4 | 1 |
| Strathpine | 4 | 1 |
| Taigum | 4 | 1 |
| Taringa | 4 | 1 |
| Teneriffe | 4 | 1 |
| The Gap | 4 | 1 |
| Toowong | 4 | 1 |
| Wamuran | 4 | 1 |
| Windsor | 4 | 1 |
| Woodford | 3 | 2 |
| Town | Zone | RA Classifications |
| Albany Creek | 4 | 1 |
| Alderley | 4 | 1 |
| Arana Hills | 4 | 1 |
| Ascot | 4 | 1 |
| Ashgrove | 4 | 1 |
| Aspley | 4 | 1 |
| Auchenflower | 4 | 1 |
| Banyo | 4 | 1 |
| Bardon | 4 | 1 |
| Bongaree | 4 | 2 |
| Bowen Hills | 4 | 1 |
| Bracken Rigde | 4 | 1 |
| Bray Park | 4 | 1 |
| Brendale | 4 | 1 |
| Bribie Island | 3 | 2 |
| Bridgeman Downs | 4 | 1 |
| Brighton | 4 | 1 |
| Brisbane City | 4 | 1 |
| Burpengary | 4 | 1 |
| Caboolture | 4 | 1 |
| Carseldine | 4 | 1 |
| Cashmere | 4 | 1 |
| Chermside | 4 | 1 |
| Clayfield | 4 | 1 |
| Deception Bay | 4 | 1 |
| Eatons Hill | 4 | 1 |
| Everton Hills | 4 | 1 |
| Everton Park | 4 | 1 |
| Ferny Grove | 4 | 1 |
| Ferny Hills | 4 | 1 |
| Fortitude Valley | 4 | 1 |
| Indooroopilly | 4 | 1 |
| Town | Zone | RA Classifications |
| Kedron | 4 | 1 |
| Kenmore | 4 | 1 |
| Keperra | 4 | 1 |
| Lawnton | 4 | 1 |
| Mango Hill | 4 | 1 |
| McDowall | 4 | 1 |
| Mitchelton | 4 | 1 |
| Morayfield | 4 | 1 |
| Murrumba Downs | 4 | 1 |
| Narangba | 4 | 1 |
| Ningi | 3 | 2 |
| North Lakes | 4 | 1 |
| Northgate | 4 | 1 |
| Nundah | 4 | 1 |
| Red Hill | 4 | 1 |
| Redcliffe | 4 | 1 |
| Samford | 3 | 2 |
| Samford Valley | 3 | 2 |
| Samford Village | 3 | 2 |
| Sandgate | 4 | 1 |
| Scarborough | 4 | 1 |
| Stafford | 4 | 1 |
| Stafford Heights | 4 | 1 |
| Strathpine | 4 | 1 |
| Taigum | 4 | 1 |
| Taringa | 4 | 1 |
| Teneriffe | 4 | 1 |
| The Gap | 4 | 1 |
| Toowong | 4 | 1 |
| Wamuran | 4 | 1 |
| Windsor | 4 | 1 |
| Woodford | 3 | 2 |
| Town | Zone | RA Classifications |
| Albany Creek | 4 | 1 |
| Alderley | 4 | 1 |
| Arana Hills | 4 | 1 |
| Ascot | 4 | 1 |
| Ashgrove | 4 | 1 |
| Aspley | 4 | 1 |
| Auchenflower | 4 | 1 |
| Banyo | 4 | 1 |
| Bardon | 4 | 1 |
| Bongaree | 4 | 2 |
| Bowen Hills | 4 | 1 |
| Bracken Rigde | 4 | 1 |
| Bray Park | 4 | 1 |
| Brendale | 4 | 1 |
| Bribie Island | 3 | 2 |
| Bridgeman Downs | 4 | 1 |
| Brighton | 4 | 1 |
| Brisbane City | 4 | 1 |
| Burpengary | 4 | 1 |
| Caboolture | 4 | 1 |
| Carseldine | 4 | 1 |
| Cashmere | 4 | 1 |
| Chermside | 4 | 1 |
| Clayfield | 4 | 1 |
| Deception Bay | 4 | 1 |
| Eatons Hill | 4 | 1 |
| Everton Hills | 4 | 1 |
| Everton Park | 4 | 1 |
| Ferny Grove | 4 | 1 |
| Ferny Hills | 4 | 1 |
| Fortitude Valley | 4 | 1 |
| Indooroopilly | 4 | 1 |
| Kedron | 4 | 1 |
| Kenmore | 4 | 1 |
| Keperra | 4 | 1 |
| Lawnton | 4 | 1 |
| Mango Hill | 4 | 1 |
| McDowall | 4 | 1 |
| Mitchelton | 4 | 1 |
| Morayfield | 4 | 1 |
| Murrumba Downs | 4 | 1 |
| Narangba | 4 | 1 |
| Ningi | 3 | 2 |
| North Lakes | 4 | 1 |
| Northgate | 4 | 1 |
| Nundah | 4 | 1 |
| Red Hill | 4 | 1 |
| Redcliffe | 4 | 1 |
| Samford | 3 | 2 |
| Samford Valley | 3 | 2 |
| Samford Village | 3 | 2 |
| Sandgate | 4 | 1 |
| Scarborough | 4 | 1 |
| Stafford | 4 | 1 |
| Stafford Heights | 4 | 1 |
| Strathpine | 4 | 1 |
| Taigum | 4 | 1 |
| Taringa | 4 | 1 |
| Teneriffe | 4 | 1 |
| The Gap | 4 | 1 |
| Toowong | 4 | 1 |
| Wamuran | 4 | 1 |
| Windsor | 4 | 1 |
| Woodford | 3 | 2 |
Albany Creek
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Alderley
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Arana Hills
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Ascot
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Ashgrove
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Aspley
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Auchenflower
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Banyo
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Bardon
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Bongaree
Zone: 4
RA: 2
Bowen Hills
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Bracken Rigde
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Bray Park
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Brendale
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Bribie Island
Zone: 3
RA: 2
Bridgeman Downs
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Brighton
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Brisbane City
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Burpengary
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Caboolture
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Carseldine
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Cashmere
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Chermside
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Clayfield
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Deception Bay
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Eatons Hill
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Everton Hills
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Everton Park
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Ferny Grove
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Ferny Hills
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Fortitude Valley
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Indooroopilly
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Kedron
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Kenmore
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Keperra
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Lawnton
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Mango Hill
Zone: 4
RA: 1
McDowall
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Mitchelton
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Morayfield
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Murrumba Downs
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Narangba
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Ningi
Zone: 3
RA: 2
North Lakes
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Northgate
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Nundah
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Red Hill
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Redcliffe
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Samford
Zone: 3
RA: 2
Samford Valley
Zone: 3
RA: 2
Samford Village
Zone: 3
RA: 2
Sandgate
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Scarborough
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Stafford
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Stafford Heights
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Strathpine
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Taigum
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Taringa
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Teneriffe
Zone: 4
RA: 1
The Gap
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Toowong
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Wamuran
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Windsor
Zone: 4
RA: 1
Woodford
Zone: 3
RA: 2
