GP liaison program

Our GP liaison program works with our specialist paediatric teams to improve the way we work with GPs.

Our GP liaison officers:

  • help improve the patient referral process
  • advise specialist teams on issues affecting GPs
  • host learning events and courses
  • manage communications and feedback between GPs and Children's Health Queensland.

The program also supports our integrated care strategy.

GPs can email us at CHQ.GPLO@health.qld.gov.au for help or to give feedback about working with us.

You can also sign up for our GP newsletter for the latest news about our work.

Refer your patient

Learn how to refer patients to us.

Call 1300 762 831 to check the status of a referral.

Referrals to emergency and hospital transfers

Our Children's Advice and Transport Coordination Hub (CATCH) is a 24-hour helpline that can help you with:

  • specialist paediatric medical and nursing advice
  • referring patients to our emergency department
  • non-critical patient hospital transfer.

Call 13 22 82 (13 CATCH) to talk to one of our registered nurses.

Training and events

We offer training and learning programs for GPs. You can sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates about upcoming events.

Paediatric Masterclass for General Practice

We host Queensland's leading paediatric education event for GPs each year. The masterclass program presents clinical information on different children's health topics.

Learn more and find out how to register for the paediatric masterclass.

Paediatric grand rounds

Grand rounds are for GPs and paediatric specialists to share best practice knowledge and learn from patient cases.

Learn more and find out how to register for the weekly sessions.

Interpreters and translator e-learning course

We offer free e-learning content on how to work with interpreters for patients who speak languages other than English.

Learn more and download the free e-learning content.

Finding a GP for a patient

GPs provide essential care to patients and families. They also help make sure patients get consistent care before and after they visit us. This improves patient health outcomes and satisfaction, especially for patients with complex care and multiple health care providers.

Make sure you consider your patient's care needs and their family's cultural background and financial situation when you refer them to a GP.

Read how to find a GP for your patient to learn more.

Contact us

If you'd like more information about the GP liaison program email CHQ.GPLO@health.qld.gov.au.

Last updated: May 2024