About Brisbane South district

South Brisbane is home to The Gabba, the Gallery of Modern Art, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and the Queensland Museum and Science Centre.

The Kangaroo Point cliffs, nestled alongside the river’s edge, are 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 vista across the river, the city, and off towards the mountains makes the cliffs feel like an oasis. From picnicking to abseiling, the cliffs are a beautiful place to escape the city life for a moment.

If you’re looking for a change from the ordinary, try living in the Redlands, a cluster of mainland and island communities along the coast of Moreton Bay from Brisbane to Logan. For a community tucked right in beside the city, the relaxed lifestyle is surprisingly different. The sleepy fishing villages of North Stradbroke Island are a particularly popular destination, where you can camp on the beach.

Primary health network

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

Training practices

The list of practices and hospitals servicing the area is extensive. There are 120 accredited practices supported by nine hospitals: Greenslopes Private Hospital, Ipswich Hospital, Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital, Logan Hospital, Mater Adult Hospital, Mater Mothers’ Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, and Redland Hospital.

Medical educators

There are seven medical educators in the Brisbane South district who mentor our registrars during their training: Dr Cathy Lee, Dr Sarah Kay, Dr Brendan Triggs, Dr Erin Waters, Dr Nimalan Subramaniam, Dr Gillian Eastgate and Dr Ivan Lim. Registrars receive most of their training in practice under the guidance of a GP supervisor.

Brisbane South district staff contacts

District Medical Education Coordinator
Dr Scott Preston

District Supervisor Liaison Officer
Rod Willett

District Administration Officer
Ms Jayne Brescia
Email: bs@gptq.qld.edu.au