PLEASE NOTE: THIS SECTION IS CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED

The Rural Primary Health Services (RPHS) program aims to improve access to a range of primary and allied health care services and activities for rural and remote communities. The RPHS program gives community-based primary health care organisations greater flexibility in the range of services they can offer, including health promotion and preventative health activities. 

Within the Capricornia Division, this includes people living in the Gladstone and Capricorn Coast areas only.

Allied Health Services Provided: 

• Diabetes Education 
• Dietician Services 
• Exercise Physiology
• Physiotherapy 
• Podiatry   

Please click here for provider contact details.

GP Eligibility
All GPs practicing within the Capricornia Division boundaries can refer eligible patients to the RPHS program.

Patient Eligibility
Patients must reside in the Capricorn Coast and Gladstone areas (postcodes 4703, 4710, 4680, 4694, 4695, 4697 & 4699) to be eligible for services. Patients must also have a current diagnosis of diabetes, and hold a concession card (health, pension, student) to qualify for Allied Health services under the RPHS program in the Capricornia region.

Referral Process
Division staff are available to explain the referral process, however a GP guide is available for your reference.

For more information about the RPHS program, please contact the Mental Health and Allied Health Program Support Officer on 07 4921 7712.

Click here for RPHS Resources

Click here for the current RPHS Waiting Times