Reports

2018-2019 Annual Report

NAPHL's 2018-2019 annual report provides a comprehensive overview of the organisation's functions, activities and performance during the 2018-2019 financial year. It also outlines NAPHL's strategic direction as well as key achievements.

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Cut out yo-yo dieting for good

A dietitian explains how to ditch the yo-yo diets and lose weight for good.
Why exercise matters for people with disabilities

Read about the benefits of exercise for people with disabilities, from increasing independence to helping manage pain and improving mobility.
Speech Pathologist - Joshua Smith | Townsville
Reflecting on reconciliation during NAIDOC Week

As NAIDOC Week comes to a close, a member of the team tasked with developing NAPHL's first Reconciliation Action Plan says reflection and celebration should continue.

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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.
Our history

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

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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.
NAPHL helps break world record

We did it! Northern Australia Primary Health Limited helped to break the Guinness World Record for the most people wearing high-visibility vests in the one location and it was all for a good cause.
Back to school lunchbox ideas

What you should be packing in your child's lunchbox according to a dietitian. SEE HER TIPS>>
Accessibility
Veteran Health and DVA Literacy Educational Dinner

SOLD OUT Practice Managers and Practice Nurses working in Townsville and surrounding areas are invited to this online educational event presented by Julie Randall who is a Registered Nurse, Practice Nurse and Clinical Researcher.
Know Your Veteran's Health: an online event for Practice Managers & Practice Nurses

This online educational event provides Practice Nurses and Practice Managers the opportunity to reinforce and improve the management of healthcare for Defence Veterans.
Suffering from hypothyroidism? Exercise can help

Have you been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid? An Exercise Physiologist shares how getting active can help alleviate symptoms like weight gain, weak and sore muscles, low energy and moodiness.
Avoiding poor nutrition with IBD

Eating can be complicated for people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. It's just as important to replace nutritional deficiencies as it is to avoid foods that trigger symptoms. Read our Dietitian Carla's tips.
Stop using hot weather to skip workouts

Don't let the rising mercury get in the way of your workout. We've got some tips from one of our accredited Exercise Physiologists about exercising safely in the heat.
“A nurse is not a job, it’s your identity, it’s who you are as a person.”

Refugee Health Nurse Kylie shares what drives her passion for equal access to healthcare and what made her decide to become a nurse.

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