Our role
Our network includes health professionals, consumers, caregivers and key stakeholders across Queensland who are dedicated to improving respiratory and sleep 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
- developing 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 health services and outcomes for people living with respiratory and sleep conditions. We work with stakeholders to identify gaps and implement strategies so everyone can access quality, safe and efficient respiratory and sleep health care.
Membership
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in improving respiratory and sleep healthcare for Queenslanders.
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
Dr Craig Hukins
Staff Specialist Respiratory Medicine, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Hospital and Health Service
Co-chair
Dr James Walsh
Physiotherapist, The Prince Charles Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Steering committee
The Queensland Respiratory and Sleep 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 every 2 years.
Related groups
- Home Ventilation Working Group
- Oxygen Advisory Group
- Models of Care Working Group
- Lung Function Test Working Group
- Smoking and Vaping Cessation Working Group, email smokingcessation@health.qld.gov.au
- Respiratory Services Collaborative
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Community of Practice
Current projects and priorities
Qld Respiratory and Sleep Service Mapping Project
This project describes the extent of public diabetes, respiratory and sleep services in Queensland.
Clinical resources
We've developed evidence based guidance for managing health conditions, delivering clinical care and frameworks on the Queensland Health website.
Contact us
Email: qldrespiratoryandsleepclinicalnetwork@health.qld.gov.au