About Brisbane South district

South Brisbane is home to The Gabba, the Gallery of Modern Art and the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. The Kangaroo Point cliffs are an important feature of the area. They’re home to the Nunukul Yuggera tribe, whose members gather at the base of the cliffs and tell stories of the Dreamtime through song and dance. No matter what time of day, the view from the cliffs across the river, the city, and further to the mountains is a thing of sheer beauty. From picnicking to abseiling, the cliffs are a beautiful place to escape the city life.

If you’re looking for a change from the ordinary, try living in the Redlands, a cluster of mainland and island communities along the Moreton Bay coast. For a community tucked right in beside the city, the relaxed lifestyle is welcome respite from being on the go. The sleepy fishing villages of North Stradbroke Island are a particularly popular destination as well.

Primary health network

The Brisbane South PHN has rolled out many targeted programs in the region, including initiatives aimed at improving refugee health, Indigenous health, mental health, aged care and chronic disease management. The PHN also focuses on improving after-hours care for vulnerable communities and increasing immunisation rates. Find out more here: www.bsphn.org.au

Training practices

There are over 120 accredited practices servicing the area, along with nine hospitals:

• Greenslopes Private Hospital
• Ipswich Hospital
• Queensland Children’s Hospital
• Logan Hospital
• Mater Adult Hospital
• Mater Mothers’ Hospital
• Princess Alexandra Hospital
• Queen Elizabeth II Hospital
• Redland Hospital

Medical educators

Along with their GP supervisor, registrars receive training and guidance from a team of seven medical educators in the Brisbane South district:

• Dr Scott Preston
• Dr Brendan Triggs
• Dr Gillian Eastgate
• Dr Nimalan Subramaniam
• Jane MacLeod
• Dr Ivan Lim

Brisbane South district staff contacts

District Medical Education Coordinator
Dr Scott Preston

District Supervisor Liaison Officer
Rod Willett

District Administration Officer
Jessica Bassili
Email: bs@gptq.qld.edu.au