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

Planetary Health

"Planetary Health" is a new discipline in medicine that focuses on the human health impacts of climate change. The purpose is to equip Health Professionals with the knowledge and thinking required to respond locally to the climate crisis.
Northern Australia Primary Health Limited Appoints Chief Executive Officer

Northern Australia Primary Health Limited’s Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Luke Guazzo as Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 6 August 2021.
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Click here for information about our services during the Townsville and Magnetic Island lockdown.

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.
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.
Townsville vacancies
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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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