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GPs in a Pod
by Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN
The PHN's new podcast series, where we talk to local experts about contemporary clinical information and guidelines relevant for today's GP.
Episodes
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Episode 71: Radiotherapy updates - with Dr Marcus Hu (Icon Cancer Centre)
Dr Tanusha speaks with radiation oncologist Dr Marcus Hu from Icon Cancer Care about emerging innovations in radiation therapy and what GPs need to know. They explore low-dose radiation therapy for benign and inflammatory conditions. Dr Hu discusses the evidence for treatment, potential patient...
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Episode 70: Prostate cancer and pelvic physiotherapy - with Tom Harris (Ramsay Health Care)
Dr Tanusha speaks with Tom Harris, a men’s health physiotherapist with Ramsay Health, to explore the role of physiotherapy in prostate cancer care and the assessment and management of pelvic health issues in men. They discuss how pelvic floor physiotherapy can support men before and after…
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Episode 69: Paediatric asthma - with Professor Paul Robinson
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Professor Paul Robinson, Director of the Children’s Health Environment Program at the University of Queensland and Senior Staff Specialist in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Queensland Children’s Hospital, to explore the latest updates in paediatric…
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Episode 68: Health Connect Australia - with Sandra Cook (Australian Digital Health Agency)
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Sandra Cook, Branch Manager of Connected Care at the Australian Digital Health Agency, to explore Health Connect Australia and the future of digital health in Australia. They discuss how Health Connect Australia aims to modernise health data exchange…
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Episode 67: Paediatric updates - with Dr Paul Koch (Mater)
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Paul Koch, Deputy Director of Paediatrics at Mater Hospital Springfield, to discuss the launch of the region's newest public paediatric service. They explore the new paediatric services available at Mater Springfield, referral pathways for GPs, and what…
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Episode 66: ADHD - with Dr Peter Byrnes (Darling Downs Health)
In this episode, Dr Jo speaks to Dr Peter Byrnes, Rural Generalist at Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service, to discuss the recent changes to ADHD diagnosis and prescribing in general practice. The conversation explores what the new prescribing reforms mean for GPs, practical approaches to...
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Episode 65: Safer sleep for babies - with Sheree Murray (West Moreton Health)
Dr Tanusha is joined by Sheree Murray, Clinical Nurse Consultant – Child Health at West Moreton Health, to discuss sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI), a leading cause of infant mortality in Queensland. The conversation explores the latest evidence on infant safe sleep practices, key risk...
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Episode 64: Men's health and culturally safe care - with Dr Anthony Bates (Kambu Health)
Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Anthony Bates, Senior GP at Kambu Health, about men's health in general practice and delivering culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Learn about common men's health presentations, including sexual health, mental health, prostate...
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Episode 63: Connecting2u - with Alanna Philipson (Children's Health Queensland)
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Alanna Philipson, Principal Program Officer at Children's Health Queensland, about Connecting2u – a free Queensland-wide SMS program that supports parents and carers during pregnancy (antenatal) and in the first 5 years of their child’s life. Learn how the...
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Episode 62: Winter immunisation update - with Dr John Ngo (Darling Downs Health)
Dr Jo is joined by Dr John Ngo, Public Health Registrar with the Darling Downs Public Health Unit, to discuss the growing impact of RSV in older adults, and the new RSV vaccine recommendations. The conversation also covers flu vaccines, COVID boosters, pneumococcal vaccination, shingles…
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Episode 61: Provider Connect Australia - with Kieron McGuire (Australian Digital Health Agency)
In this episode, Dr Tanusha is joined by Kieron McGuire, Director of Foundation Projects at the Australian Digital Health Agency. They discuss Provider Connect Australia (PCA) and its role in streamlining how GPs and practice managers update and share practice information. The conversation covers...
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Episode 60: Genetic testing - with Prof David Coman
In this episode, Dr Tanusha is joined by Professor David Coman, Clinical Geneticist, Metabolic Physician and Consultant Paediatrician. They discuss genetic carrier screening and genetic testing in general practice, including preconception counselling, differences between standard and expanded...
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Episode 59: Flu season - with Dr Hannah Woodall (Darling Downs Public Health Unit)
In this episode, Dr Jo is joined by Public Health Registrar at the Darling Downs Public Health Unit, Dr Hannah Woodall. They discuss the key updates to the 2026 flu vaccination program, including priority groups, timing, and co-administration with COVID-19 vaccines. They also cover the…
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Episode 58: Paediatric behavioural issues - with Dr Lauren Rolley (West Moreton Health)
Dr Tanusha is joined by General Paediatrician and Deputy Director of Paediatrics at West Moreton Health, Dr Lauren Rolley. They cover how GPs can assess and manage paediatric behavioural issues, with a focus on underlying factors like sleep and excessive screen time. It also outlines when to seek...
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Episode 57: Alcohol and other drug (AOD) secondary prevention - with Dr Matthew Stevens and Dr Chris Holmwood
In this episode, Dr Ramaloo is joined by Dr Matthew Stevens, Senior Researcher at the University of Adelaide School of Biomedicine, and Dr Chris Holmwood, Addiction Medicine Specialist and former GP. They speak about recognising and addressing alcohol and other drug use in general practice,...
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Episode 56: Endocrinology update - with Dr Hassan Shahid (Brisbane Endocrine and Metabolic Specialists)
Dr Tanusha is joined by Dr Hassan Shahid – Staff Specialist Endocrinologist, Research Fellow at the Royal Women's Hospital, and Associate Lecturer at the University of Queensland – to unpack the most important endocrinology guideline updates for primary care. Dr Shahid covers updates in...
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Episode 55: General Practice in Aged Care Incentive - with Dr Paresh Dawda (Prestantia Health)
Dr Tanusha is joined by Dr Paresh Dawda from Prestantia Health to unpack the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI). They discuss why the incentive was introduced, who is eligible, and how general practices can implement it effectively to support proactive, person-centred care for...
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Episode 54: Public health and vaccinations update - with Dr Ben Brimblecombe (Darling Downs PHU)
In this episode, Dr Ben Brimblecombe, Public Health Registrar at the Darling Downs Public Health Unit, returns to the show to speak with Dr Jo. Dr Brimblecombe provides key public health updates on measles, vaccination recommendations, seasonal trends in influenza and COVID-19, and vaccine…
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Episode 53: Sexual Assault Support Service - with Simmy Singh-Khaira and Lisa Johansson (West Moreton Health)
In this episode, Dr Tanusha is joined by Lisa Johansson, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and Clinical Nurse Consultant, and Simrandeep Singh-Khaira, Social Worker from the West Moreton Sexual Assault Support Service at Ipswich Hospital. They discuss how victim survivors are supported through...
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Episode 52: West Moreton care pathways - with Dr Mei-Ching Freeman and Dr Brent Simkus (West Moreton Health)
In this episode, Dr Tanusha is joined by Dr Mei-Ching Freeman and Dr Brent Simkus, hospital clinicians from West Moreton Health, to unpack the growing range of hospital, virtual, and community-based services available to support GPs in the region. They cover how to navigate local care pathways,...
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Episode 51: Working with people with disability - with Peter Tully and Grandall Manning (DCAMS)
Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dr Tanusha speaks with Peter Tully and Grandall Manning – Partners at DCA Mentoring Supports. The DCA Mentoring Supports team have the lived experience of being both NDIS participants, and nominees. They discuss the challenges GPs often…
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Episode 50: Perinatal mental health - with Julie Borninkhof (PANDA)
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA) CEO Julie Borninkhof. They discuss PANDA’s role in supporting perinatal mental health, how GPs can identify and manage perinatal anxiety and depression, referral pathways and secondary consultation options,...
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Episode 49: High-risk pregnancy - with Dr Vishwas Raghunath
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Nephrologist and Obstetric Physician at West Moreton Health and Mater Mothers' Hospital, Dr Vishwas Raghunath. They discuss how to monitor, investigate, and support women after high-risk pregnancies – including those complicated by preeclampsia, gestational...
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Episode 48: CMV in pregnancy - with Dr Jill Parkes-Smith
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Jill Parkes-Smith, an Obstetric Medicine and Infectious Diseases Physician working at Ipswich Hospital and Mater Mothers' Hospital in South Brisbane. This conversation focuses on cytomegalovirus (CMV) in pregnancy, including why it matters, how to...
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Episode 47: Gynaeoncology - with Dr Nim Cabraal
In this episode Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Nim Cabraal, a gynaecological oncologist and surgeon at St Andrews Ipswich Private Hospital. Dr Cabraal has expertise in the management of gynaecological cancers and complex benign conditions, sharing insights into postmenopausal bleeding, cancer...
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Episode 46: Primary care reform - with Dr Walid Jammal and Dr Kirsten Meisinger
If you missed our How to make Medicare reform work for you and your patients discussions in Toowoomba and Ipswich last week, catch up with this week's GPs in a Pod episode. Dr Jammal and Dr Meisinger (MD, MHCDS) returned to speak with Dr Tanusha, Dr Jo, and the PHN's Executive Director - Primary...
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Episode 45: Carer support - with Irene Clelland (Arafmi)
To celebrate National Carers Week, Dr Tanusha spoke with Irene Clelland, who is the CEO of Arafmi - a “small but mighty” service that provides supports to mental health carers. They discuss Arafmi’s guide to working with carers, 24-hour support line, workshops, and respite accommodation for…
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Episode 44: Healthdirect Australia - with Bettina McMahon
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Healthdirect Australia CEO Bettina McMahon. They discuss Healthdirect Australia's role in the health system, My Aged Care, the importance of practices being listed in the National Health Services Directory, and the upcoming rebrand to 1800 MEDICARE, which...
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Episode 43: AI scribes - with Tracy Pickett (Avant)
In this episode, Tanusha speaks with Tracy Pickett, Legal & Policy Advisor at Avant. They discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scribes; the benefits for GPs and patients, the risks around inaccuracy, data and security, and legal considerations. Resources Avant: AI: what you need to know RACGP: AI...
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Episode 42: Homelessness health outreach - with Adj. Assoc. Prof Sonia Martin (OneBridge)
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with OneBridge founder, Adjunct Associate Professor Sonia Martin. OneBridge's Homelessness Health Access Program provides access to primary care, including mental health support and warm referral, through a mobile outreach model in Toowoomba and Ipswich.…
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Episode 41: Digital health and AI - with Anja Nikolic (Australasian Institute of Digital Health)
In this episode, Anja Nikolic, CEO of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health, returns to the podcast to speak with Dr Tanusha. They discuss what's happening in digital health and at the Institute, and all things AI in healthcare. Resources AIDH: Digital Health 101 AIDH: AI in Healthcare:...
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Episode 40: MyMedicare and Chronic Condition Management - with Chris Smeed (Cubiko)
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Cubiko CEO Chris Smeed. They discuss the Chronic Condition Management changes that came into effect from 1 July 2025. Resources Cubiko: Resources to prepare for Chronic Condition Management Cubiko: CCM FAQ
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Episode 39: Parkinson's disease - with Michelle Stafford and Arianne Valerio (Metro South Health)
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Arianne Valerio, a neurologist with Metro South Health, and Michelle Stafford, formerly with Parkinson's Queensland. More than 44,000 Queenslanders are living with Parkinson's disease - a number that continues to rise as our population ages. They discuss...
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Episode 38: Eating disorders - with Amara Brennan and Dr Nishanth Jayarajan (West Moreton Health)
In this episode, Dr Tanusha and Dr Jo speak with Amara Brennan and Dr Nishanth Jayarajan from the West Moreton Health Eating Disorder Speciality Service. The service provides assessment, treatment, education, and secondary consultation for patients affected by eating disorders. Resources West...
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Episode 37: Rural medical education – with Dr Robert Heffernan
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Robert Heffernan. Dr Heffernan is a GP and practice owner in Toowoomba, GP Career Guide, and the Clinical Lead for Griffith’s LongLook Program, which sees fourth year medical students undergo placements in rural placements across the Darling Downs. They...
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Episode 36: Refugee Health Part 3 - with Dr Rachel Claydon (Mater Health)
To end our Refugee Week series, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Rachel Claydon. Clinically, Dr Claydon practices as a GP at the Mater’s Asylum Seeker GP Clinic working with people seeking asylum who have lodged an application for protection visa, but don’t yet have Medicare. Non-clinically, Dr Claydon…
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Episode 35: Refugee Health Part 2 - with Elizabeth Laverty (Multicultural Australia)
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Elizabeth Laverty, who is a Refugee Health Officer with Multicultural Australia, the leading humanitarian settlement provider in Queensland. Based in Toowoomba and Springfield, Multicultural Australia provides new arrivals with settlement services, such as...
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Episode 34: Refugee Health - with Amale Hussein (Settlement Services International)
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Amale Hussein, a Refugee Health Nurse with Settlement Services International (SSI). Based in Goodna, Amale supports referred new arrival individuals and families in the Ipswich region to navigate the healthcare system. Amale speaks to the barriers that...
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Episode 33: Bowel Cancer Screening - with Sophia Parker (West Moreton Health)
To kick off Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Tanusha was joined by Sophia Parker, who is a Health Promotion Officer for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program with West Moreton Health. Sophia discusses the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, the free home test kits, the lowered eligible...
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Episode 32: Queensland Virtual Early Medical Termination of Pregnancy Service (QVEMToPS) - with Dr Claire Fotheringham (Queensland Health)
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Claire Fotheringham, who is a Senior Medical Officer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with Queensland Health. QVEMToPS is a statewide virtual service delivered by the Queensland Virtual Hospital. It provides eligible women and pregnant people across...
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Episode 31: Syphilis - with Dr Candice Holland and Paula Hale (Metro North Health)
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Candice Holland and Paula Hale, who are members of Metro North Health's Sexual Health team. They discuss the services of the first Nurse Navigator for Sexual Health, based within the Queensland Syphilis Surveillance Service (QSSS). Located at the Metro...
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Episode 30: Cyber security in general practice - with Danielle Pentony (Australian Digital Health Agency)
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Danielle Pentony, who is the Chief Information Security Officer at the Australian Digital Health Agency. They discuss cyber security and what it means in the context of primary care, and why its essential for protecting patient data and ensuring the...
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Episode 29: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - with Dr Sid O'Toole (Phoenix Occupational Medicine)
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Director and Occupational and Environmental Physician at Phoenix Occupational Medicine, Dr Sid O'Toole. As a Medical Specialist, Dr O'Toole is an industry leader, always seeking opportunities to make improvements in the occupational health and safety…
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Episode 28: Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) - with Dr Ben Brimblecombe (Darling Downs PHU)
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Ben Brimblecombe, who is a Public Health Registrar at the Darling Downs Public Health Unit, about an increased incidence of JE across the region, and the importance of mosquito prevention. Resources Eligibility: Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV)...
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Episode 27: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred recovery - with Dr Catherine Quagliotto (West Moreton PHU)
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Catherine Quagliotto, Public Health Physician at the West Moreton Public Health Unit, about what GPs need to look out for in the recovery phase of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Dr Tanusha also provides an update on key services, and how the PHN is here to...
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Episode 26: Rural Doctors Foundation - with Fran Avon
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Fran Avon, who is the CEO of Rural Doctors Foundation. Rural Doctors Foundation is a national rural health charity and exists to give those in rural and remote regions better access to lifesaving healthcare.
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Episode 25: Referrals - with Angela Wilkinson (West Moreton Health)
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Angela Wilkinson, who is West Moreton Health's Assistant Director of Nursing - SOPD Optimisation, about their referral process. Resources Refer your patient | West Moreton Health Important numbers for GPs in the West Moreton region
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Episode 24: Darling Downs Health - with Dr Theresa Johnson
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Theresa Johnson, who is the Deputy Director of Medical Services at Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service.
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Episode 23: Voluntary Assisted Dying - with Karen MacKellar
In this episode, Dr Jo speaks with Karen MacKellar, who is the Clinical Nurse Consultant for the Voluntary Assisted Dying service at Darling Downs Health. Referral to VAD Phone number: Phone 07 4616 6000 or email [email protected] with patient name, date of birth and their contact…
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Episode 22: Paediatric Allergy and Immunology - with Dr Brynn Wainstein & Dr Mahila Namasivayam
In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Brynn Wainstein and Dr Mahila Namasivayam, who are paediatric allergists and immunologists at the Sydney Children’s Hospital, and board members of Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia. Resources ASCIA - patient and clinician focussed information and…
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