what we do

About us

We're passionate about helping people in Northern Queensland improve their health and wellbeing through our many services and programs. NAPHL is a leading provider of mental health and allied health services in Northern Queensland while we're also a registered NDIS provider. We have offices in Townsville, Cairns, Mackay, Charters Towers, Thursday Island and Ingham. Read more

Our history

Northern Australia Primary Health Limited first began more than 20 years ago and in that time has undergone significant change. Read more

Reports

Coming of the Light (150 years)

Northern Australia Primary Health Limited (NAPHL) in conjunction with 2 Footprints, is acknowledging the 150th Anniversary of Coming of the Light to the Torres Strait.
NAPHL welcomes Luke Guazzo to Executive

The Northern Australia Primary Health Limited (NAPHL) Board has appointed Luke Guazzo as Acting Chief Executive Officer following the resignation of Linda Kensington recently.
Chief Executive Officer (Acting) - Luke Guazzo
Healthy eating for a healthy gut

NAPHL Health Hub Accredited Practising Dietitian Julietta Close shares her top tips for looking after your gut health and reducing your risk of bowel cancer.

Australia Day Award nomination for dedication to indigenous health

Northern Australia Primary Health Limited (NAPHL) Indigenous Outreach Worker Mettassa Zaro has been nominated for a Townsville Citizen of the Year award in recognition of his dedication to indigenous health.
Refer

General Practitioners, Mental or Allied Health clinicians and specialist doctors can refer clients to NAPHL using our online referral forms.
About us

Our NAPHL Health Hubs in Townsville and Cairns have a wide range of health and wellbeing services. We provide person-centred care in a welcoming environment to help clients reach their health goals. The NAPHL Health Hub is a registered NDIS provider and all our clinicians are university-qualified and health fund claimable.
Indigenous health

At NAPHL we're working alongside the community to help overcome the disparity in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Contact us

Northern Australia Primary Health Limited is a leading provider of Allied Health and Mental Health services. NAPHL delivers services in Northern Queensland communities such as Townsville, Cairns, Mackay, Ingham, Charters Towers, Ayr, Bowen, Richmond and Hughenden. Some of our services include Physiotherapy, Dieticians, NDIS, Speech Pathology, Psychology, Counselling, Massage Therapy, Podiatry and Exercise Physiology.
Child and youth mental health programs

Growing up can be tough which is why NAPHL has a range of mental health services catered to children and youth.
Townsville vacancies
What to expect during your first Exercise Physiology appointment

The thought of seeing an Exercise Physiologist for the first time can be nerve-racking but it doesn't have to be. We give you the low down on everything that happens during an initial EP appointment.
Psychologist - Gillian Lunn | Townsville
Enhancing Primary Health Care for Veterans project

The Know Your Veteran's Health project aims to equip Northern Queensland General Practice professionals with the knowledge, confidence and resources to deliver effective and appropriate health care for defence veterans.

Help NAPHL improve the health of North Queenslanders

Donate to NAPHL and help us to continue to deliver health services to people who are disadvantaged, suffer chronic or complex health conditions, or live in remote locations. Read more

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