Darling Downs Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

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Let’s Have a Yarn 🧡Your voice matters. Whether you’ve had a great experience, have a concern, or a suggestion about your...
31/08/2026

Let’s Have a Yarn 🧡

Your voice matters. Whether you’ve had a great experience, have a concern, or a suggestion about your health care, we want to hear from you.

Darling Downs Health is committed to listening and learning from our community to help make our services stronger, safer, and more welcoming for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

You can share your feedback by scanning the QR code or visiting:
👉 https://loom.ly/PmRmbys
It can be a complaint, compliment, or a suggestion. Every yarn helps us improve the way we support our mob across the region.
🤝 Let’s talk. Let’s listen. Let’s build better health together.

🎉 SAVE THE DATE, CHERBOURG! 🎉Something fun is coming for our little ones! 💛Join us for the Kids Health Party — a morning...
27/08/2026

🎉 SAVE THE DATE, CHERBOURG! 🎉

Something fun is coming for our little ones! 💛

Join us for the Kids Health Party — a morning of fun, connection and activities for children aged 0–5 years, with siblings welcome too! 🌟

It’s a great opportunity for families to come together, have some fun and help our little ones build positive connections with health and wellbeing.

📅 Wednesday 9 September 2026
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 Cherbourg Hospital Grounds

Bring the kids along and join in the fun — we’d love to see you there! 🥳💜

Meet Kayleen, our dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Generalist Health Worker based at Warwick Hospital. Ka...
27/08/2026

Meet Kayleen, our dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Generalist Health Worker based at Warwick Hospital.

Kayleen is a proud Wahabul woman from the Bundjalung Nation in Northern New South Wales. She spent her early years growing up in the communities of Baryulgil and Malabugilmah, experiences that shaped her strong connection to culture, family and community.

Family is at the heart of everything Kayleen does. She has been married to her husband, Cameron, for 31 years and enjoys spending her free time with family, cooking, travelling, studying and cheering on her beloved Sydney Roosters and the NSW Blues.

Kayleen believes that culture is central to health and wellbeing, sharing the message that “A healthy culture means a healthy body and a healthy mind.” She is passionate about empowering mob through prevention, connection and culturally safe care.

Her guiding principles are simple but powerful: Culture is medicine. Prevention is better than treatment. Strong families create strong communities, and strong communities create better health outcomes.

Thank you, Kayleen, for your dedication, compassion and commitment to supporting healthier futures for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 🤍

🌟 Looking for your next career move? Come work with us!We’re looking for passionate people to join our team and help mak...
26/08/2026

🌟 Looking for your next career move? Come work with us!

We’re looking for passionate people to join our team and help make a meaningful difference for our communities across the Darling Downs.

Whether you’re starting your career or ready for your next opportunity, this is your chance to grow your skills, connect with community and be part of work that matters.

We’re currently recruiting for:
▪️Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker, Cherbourg - https://loom.ly/VRsVDSQ
▪️Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker, Toowoomba - https://loom.ly/xrSArEU

🎉A huge congratulations to Maddison on being named a Student of the Year finalist in this year's Australian College of M...
24/08/2026

🎉A huge congratulations to Maddison on being named a Student of the Year finalist in this year's Australian College of Midwives (ACM) National Awards!

As a Griffith University Bachelor of Midwifery student undertaking the First Nations Midwifery Cadetship at Dalby Hospital, Maddison has spent the past two years gaining valuable hands-on experience while supporting women and families in our community.

"Training in a rural community has shaped me enormously as both a student and a future midwife. It has given me incredible opportunities to learn, grow and be hands-on," Maddison said.

Earlier this year, Maddison was also awarded a scholarship to attend the Australian College of Midwives Conference, making her national finalist recognition even more special.

💜 "Being recognised as a national finalist means the world to me. It has given me so much confidence heading into the workforce and reassured me that I'm on the right path to becoming the kind of midwife I want to be."

We are incredibly proud of everything Maddison has achieved and look forward to seeing the positive impact she will continue to make in rural maternity care.

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement, Maddison. We're so proud of you! 👏🌟

💛 Hope grows together.This Daffodil Day, every act of support can make a difference. If you'd like to learn more about D...
20/08/2026

💛 Hope grows together.

This Daffodil Day, every act of support can make a difference. If you'd like to learn more about Daffodil Day, find ways to get involved, or make a donation to support cancer research and services for Queenslanders affected by cancer, visit the Cancer Council Queensland website below.

https://loom.ly/00-imEw

💜 Meet Fran, our dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Practitioner based at the Cherbourg Chr...
19/08/2026

💜 Meet Fran, our dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Practitioner based at the Cherbourg Chronic Disease and Prevention Clinic.

Fran is a proud Kamilaroi woman whose family is originally from Mungindi, New South Wales, and who now proudly calls Dalby home. With more than 20 years of experience in Aboriginal Health, she has recently transitioned from administrative roles into a clinical position, where she continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of community every day.

When she's not at work, Fran enjoys travelling overseas, experiencing different cultures, hiking, staying active and spending quality time with her children.

Fran says, “I am very fortunate to be a part of the ATSI Health team. It is so inspiring to work alongside such an amazing team of qualified Indigenous workers and health professionals. I am so proud of what we have achieved so far and excited to see what the future brings.”

She is passionate about providing the highest standard of care to mob, building trusted relationships through a simple yarn, and supporting people to better understand and manage their health. Her goal is to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples live long, strong and healthy lives.

Thank you, Fran, for your compassion, dedication and commitment to supporting healthier futures for our communities. 🤍

💛 Pregnant? You can now access care your way.Did you know you can now refer yourself for pregnancy care — no GP referral...
18/08/2026

💛 Pregnant? You can now access care your way.

Did you know you can now refer yourself for pregnancy care — no GP referral needed?

The new self-referral option makes it easier for women and families to connect with maternity services early and get the support they need for a healthy pregnancy.

Whether you’ve just found out you’re pregnant or you’re having trouble getting a GP appointment, you can now take that next step yourself — quickly and easily.

✨ Early care = stronger outcomes for you and your baby
✨ Connect with midwives, doctors, and support services
✨ Get the right care, at the right time

👉 Start your journey here:
https://www.pregnancycare.health.qld.gov.au/self-referral-form
Looking after yourself is the first step in looking after your bub. 💛

If you are sick or injured and need to see someone quickly, then try the Virtual Emergency Care Service (VECS).Open from...
17/08/2026

If you are sick or injured and need to see someone quickly, then try the Virtual Emergency Care Service (VECS).

Open from 8am to 10pm every day, VECS is a free Queensland Health service for children and adults across Queensland.

VECS can help if you are sick or injured and need to see someone quickly, but it’s not life-threatening. This means you have an alternative to physically visiting an emergency department.

VECS is staffed by real doctors and nurses who can treat a range of emergency conditions virtually such as:
✅acute respiratory illnesses
✅allergic reactions
✅pain
✅infections
✅minor burns
✅children who have a fever
✅gastroenteritis
✅sporting injuries

The VECS team will triage your concern and, if appropriate, place you in a queue to see the Emergency Doctor for a telehealth consultation.

VECS can provide advice, treatment, e-scripts, pathology requests and referrals.

To access VECS, use the Healthdirect Symptom Checker (https://loom.ly/1vhWx7U) or Service Finder (https://loom.ly/8rik1HI) to determine the most appropriate care option. You can also call 13 43 25.

Remember, in a serious medical emergency, you should always call Triple Zero (000)

🌟 Looking for your next career move? Come work with us!We’re looking for passionate people to join our team and help mak...
13/08/2026

🌟 Looking for your next career move? Come work with us!

We’re looking for passionate people to join our team and help make a meaningful difference for our communities across the Darling Downs.

Whether you’re starting your career or ready for your next opportunity, this is your chance to grow your skills, connect with community and be part of work that matters.

We’re currently recruiting for:
▪️Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner, Dalby - https://loom.ly/mETPSd4
▪️Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker, Cherbourg - https://loom.ly/VRsVDSQ
▪️Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker, Toowoomba - https://loom.ly/xrSArEU

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