ACvA Endorses PHASES Project Following Presentation at CSANZ 2025
The Australian Cardiovascular Alliance (ACvA) has formally issued a letter of support for the PHASES project, following an impactful presentation by Professor Kim Greaves at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ) in August 2025. The PHASES project — which focuses on improving cardiovascular outcomes through integrated digital […]
Making a difference: Primary Sense supporting the work of general practice
Delivering great care is about more than experience — it’s about having the right tools to make every day smoother, smarter, and more effective. At a general practice within the Gold Coast PHN region, Registered Nurse Ricki-Lee has witnessed how Primary Sense is transforming the way care is delivered. The platform has empowered the team […]
Register for Queensland General Practice November webinar briefings
Queensland general practice and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) are invited to join the PHASES tailored webinars that help your team prevent and manage cardiovascular disease. Choose from two webinar one-hour sessions with PHASES Clinical Lead Prof Kim Greaves and Zoltan Bourne: General Practitioner – Maleny Doctors, and bring your whole team — everyone […]
Meet the Clinical Advisory Group
Guiding PHASES with Primary Sense for impact in general practice and communities The Clinical Advisory Group (CAG) is the Clinical Compass of the PHASES with Primary Sense project. Comprising GPs, practice managers, researchers, and digital health leaders from across Queensland and beyond, the group ensures the project remains grounded in real-world practice and patient care. […]
The Challenge We Face with Cardiovascular Disease
General practice has a unique role to play in reducing heart attack and stroke risk. In our July newsletter, we highlighted that many patients living with cardiovascular disease (CVD), or at risk of it, remain untreated or under-treated. The good news? They are already visible in general practice. This places general practice in a powerful […]
Meet the PDG Team Driving PHASES Forward
As the PHASES with Primary Sense initiative progresses, a dynamic team of dedicated professionals is working behind the scenes to bring the vision to life: early intervention and better management of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk across Queensland. This team, known as the PHASES Project Delivery Group (PDG), represents a collaboration between all seven Queensland Primary […]
PHASES Clinical Model Finalised
The PHASES Clinical Advisory Group has completed development of the intervention model that will guide how the project supports the early identification and management of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in general practice. Designed with a whole-of-practice lens, the model outlines a proactive and systematic approach that includes: Leveraging Primary Sense to identify patients at highest risk […]
FTI Consulting to Lead Independent Evaluation of PHASES
We’re pleased to announce that FTI Consulting has been appointed as the independent Benefits Realisation and Evaluation Partner for the PHASES program. A global business advisory firm with extensive experience in healthcare evaluation, FTI Consulting has led projects across state and federal governments, public hospitals, Primary Health Networks (PHNs), and the private sector. Their expertise […]
AMA Queensland voices support for PHASES
We’re pleased to share that AMA Queensland has formally endorsed the PHASES program with a Letter of Support, recognising its alignment with efforts to improve the quality and efficiency of care. “AMA Queensland supports all programs that improve the quality and efficiency of care for patients, particularly those at risk of cardiovascular disease.” The committee […]
Queensland PHN Representation
Thank you to those who are actively participating across the different project forums and providing the state-wide representation for the PHASES project. Dr Alyson Ross (GCPHN)Joint Project Steering Committee Dr Lisa Beecham (GCPHN)Clinical Advisory Group Dr Zoltan Bourne (CCQ)Clinical Advisory Group Dr Peter Adkins (BSPHN)Clinical Advisory Group Dr Amresh Gul (NQPHN)Clinical Advisory Group Dr Anthony […]