Our role
Our network includes health professionals, consumers, caregivers and key stakeholders across Queensland who are dedicated to improving sexual health services.
We’re committed to supporting better patient care and outcomes by:
- finding new and innovative ways to deliver high quality and evidence informed care
- improving quality, safety and efficiency across the system by connecting people
- providing training and resources for health professionals
- providing expert advice to Hospital and Health Services and the Department of Health.
Our focus
Our focus is improving sexual health services and outcomes for Queenslanders, and helping health professionals treat new or emerging sexually transmitted infections. We work with stakeholders to identify gaps and implement strategies so everyone can access quality, safe and efficient sexual health care.
Membership
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in improving sexual health in Queensland.
Our members include:
- health professionals who work in primary care
- researchers and academics
- patients and community members.
We also have representatives from health interest groups, professional bodies and non-government organisations.
As a member, you'll be involved in working groups where you can share your experiences, expertise and feedback. You'll have access to member resources, news and updates, and be invited to network events.
Co-chair
Angela Smith
Senior Medical Officer, Sexual Health and HIV Service, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Co-chair
Lauren Gill
Nurse Unit Manager Public Medicine, Toowoomba Hospital, Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service
Steering committee
The Queensland Sexual Health Clinical Network Steering Committee sets the direction for our network. Membership is open to experienced health professionals and stakeholders who we appoint through an expression of interest process.
Related groups
- Termination of Pregnancy Working Group
- Termination of Pregnancy Community of Practice
- Nurse Credentialing and Authorisation Working Group
- Nurse Health Management Protocol Working Group
- Gender Affirming Care Working Group
Current projects and priorities
- Developing a statewide guideline for sexual health nurse credentialing and authorisation
- Developing a statewide health management protocol for sexual health nurses
Clinical resources
We've developed evidence based guidance for managing health conditions, delivering clinical care and frameworks on the Queensland Health website.