IWC

16/07/2025

👉 Managing diabetes? You don’t have to do it alone.

At Pivot 21, we know that working with a team is better than going it alone—and we’re here to help you every step of the way 💪.

🎥 In this video, meet some of the friendly faces who can support you on your diabetes journey:

✔️ Chloe, Diabetes Educator
✔️ Bec and Amie, Pharmacists from IWC Pharmacy
✔️ Cynthia, Indigenous Health Practitioner Burnett
✔️ Eva, Pivot 21 Dietitian

Managing your health is a team sport—and we’ve got your back 🙌.

✅ Don’t forget—pop into the Guava Café this week, answer 5 quick questions about diabetes, and go in the draw to WIN a Diabetes Cookbook! 🥗📖

15/07/2025

👉 It’s National Diabetes Week!

At IWC, we believe that knowledge is key to managing your health 💙. That’s why we’re sharing answers to some of the most common questions people have about diabetes.

🎥 In this short video, you’ll hear from:
✔️ Chloe, one of our dedicated Diabetes Educators from Pivot 21
✔️ Bec and Amie from the friendly IWC Pharmacy Bundaberg team
✔️ Cynthia, one of our Indigenous Health Practitioners in the North Burnett

They’re sharing the questions they’re asked the most, and the tips that can help you stay informed and empowered.

✅ Plus: Visit the Guava Café at the IWC Health & Wellbeing Centre this week and take part in the fun 5-question Diabetes Quiz for your chance to WIN a Diabetes Cookbook! 🥗📖

We can create a healthier community—one small step at a time.

14/07/2025

📢 Notice to Our Patients
🚪 The Targo Street Medical Centre reception is closed today.
👉 Please head to the Barolin Street reception to check in for your appointment.
🙏 Thank you for your understanding!

09/07/2025

Set up is well underway!! Come along to the rec precinct from 11am!

05/07/2025

🎨 More than just face paint – it’s culture, connection, and identity. 🖤💛❤️

At the IWC NAIDOC Block Party, our face painting station isn’t just for fun (though it will be plenty of that too!) – it’s a chance to honour an ancient tradition deeply rooted in Aboriginal culture.

For thousands of years, face and body painting has been used to tell stories, mark ceremonies, represent kinship and identity, and show connection to Country. Each line, shape and symbol carries meaning – linking people to ancestors, land, and community.

This NAIDOC Week, as we celebrate “The next generation – strength, vision, legacy”, we invite you to sit, paint, and learn. Let the act of painting become a moment of respect, learning and cultural pride – for kids, families, and community.

📍Find our cultural face painting station at the IWC Block Party on July 9 – and wear your story with pride.

02/07/2025

🌟 NAIDOC WEEK 2025 – CELEBRATING 50 YEARS! 🌟

🖤💛❤️ The next generation – strength, vision, legacy 💛❤️🖤

This year marks 50 years of NAIDOC – and Bundaberg is coming alive with events that honour culture, community, and our shared journey forward. Join us in celebrating the next generation, and the strength, vision and legacy of our Elders and trailblazers.

🗓️ Monday July 7 – Taribelang Cultural Aboriginal Corporation Flag Raising Ceremony 🇦🇺
🧸 Tuesday July 8 – Port Curtis Coral Coast Trust Connected Beginnings Pop-Up Playgroup – play, learn, connect
🎉 Wednesday July 9 – IWC NAIDOC Block Party – culture, connection, yarns and tukka!
👵🏽 Thursday July 10 – IWC Elders Lunch – honouring wisdom, legacy and connection
🎊 Friday July 11 – Taribelang Cultural Aboriginal Corporation NAIDOC Family Fun Day – community celebration for all ages
🏉 Saturday July 12 – Taribelang Cultural Aboriginal Corporation Community Sports Day – sport, connection, and healthy competition

📣 Bring your mob, your mates, and your heart. Let’s celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC and shape a future grounded in respect, culture and unity.

01/07/2025

🪨🎨 Rock Painting – One of the Oldest Storytelling Traditions on Earth 🖤💛❤️

Join us at the IWC NAIDOC Block Party for rock painting – a hands-on activity inspired by one of the most ancient forms of Aboriginal art and storytelling.

For tens of thousands of years, Aboriginal people have painted on rock surfaces – in caves, on cliffs, and on sacred sites – to record Dreaming stories, track history, mark territory, and pass down knowledge through generations.

These artworks weren’t just decoration – they were, and still are, part of a living cultural archive that connects people to spirit, Country and ancestors.

At our rock painting station, kids and families can create their own artworks while learning about the significance of symbols, colours and stories in Aboriginal culture. It’s a beautiful way to honour tradition while sparking creativity in the next generation.

📍 Come paint with purpose on July 9 at the IWC Block Party – and celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC with culture in your hands.

29/06/2025

📢 Notice to Our Patients

🚪 The Barolin Street Medical Centre doors are closed today.

👉 Please head to the Targo Street reception to check in for your appointment.

🙏 Thank you for your understanding!

26/06/2025

☕✨ Exciting News! ✨☕
From Monday, June 30, the IWC Coffee Cart is relocating to Building 1 (the old café space) – transforming into a welcoming community hub where connection comes first.

Serving up old favourites for now, this relocation allows us to offer the community a space to come together, meet, yarn and connect.

Keep an eye out for more updates as we get settled into this new location and expand our offering.

Come by, pull up a chair, and be part of something special. 🧡💬

25/06/2025

🎨 Meet your face painters for this year’s NAIDOC Block Party — Kayla and Sarah from our Integrated Team Care team!

These two legends bring colour, culture and creativity, and they’ll be offering free face painting for all ages.

They've been practising their designs and are so excited to have a yarn with you while they paint your face.
🖤💛❤️

31/01/2025

🌟 Get Ready, Gayndah! 🌟

Exciting news! The countdown is on for the Gayndah Gym and Sports Stadium opening at midday on the 3rd of February! 🎉

🙌 Gym memberships are open to all members of our community—come and be part of this fantastic new chapter for Gayndah.

🗓️ Mark your calendars and spread the word!

27/01/2025

📚🎒 Wishing Our Community a Fantastic First Day of School! 🎉⁠
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As the school year begins, we’re cheering on all the students starting their learning journeys! 📖 Attending school isn’t just about gaining knowledge—it's where kids build social connections, learn emotional skills, and grow into confident individuals. ⁠
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👶 Have younger children who aren't school-aged yet? Our Connected Beginnings program can help ensure your little ones are ready to thrive when their first day of school arrives! Reach out today to learn how we can support your child’s development.⁠

Learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/aSlwFGI
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Support for First Nations Children aged 0 - 5

26/01/2025

IWC Health and Wellbeing Centre will be closed today, Monday 27th January 2025 for the National Public Holiday.

📅 We will be back to normal operating hours tomorrow, Tuesday 28th January. ✅

11/11/2024

It is estimated 1000 First Nations men fought for Australia in World War I and 5000 fought for Australia in World War II.

Today, as we take a minute's silence for the fallen soldiers of our past, we will remember all the soldiers who served this country.

06/10/2024

IWC Health and Wellbeing Centre Gayndah will be closed for the public holiday Monday, Ocotber 7th. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 8th.

15/08/2024

🌟 Celebrating Excellence at IWC 🌟

A huge congratulations to Stephanie Rickman, our incredible Endorsed Midwife, clinical nurse and Connected Beginnings Program lead here at IWC, on winning the Queensland Nurses and Midwives' Union People’s Choice Award AND receiving a Bullwinkel Scholarship. WOW Super Stephanie 🎉

Stephanie’s passion for education and advocacy for rural healthcare is nothing short of inspiring. Stephanie reflects on her work and beautifully captures the essence:

"For a long time I thought I was not where I should be,
but now I know this life is meant for me.
My new community are here,
and to be fair how blessed am I to provide continuity of care.
Tired I get but it will never grow old
To sit quietly at night watching life’s journey unfold."

At IWC we’re beyond proud to have Stephanie as part of our extended family. Her commitment to providing holistic healthcare, especially to families who might otherwise lack access to continuity of care, is what makes her work truly special.

Thank you, Stephanie, for your unwavering dedication and for being a beacon of excellence in rural healthcare. We’re so proud to work alongside you!

📸 provided by Stephanie

04/08/2024

🌟 Happy National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day

Today, we honour and celebrate the strength, culture, and resilience of our children. This special day acknowledges those who didn't always know their birth dates, but are always celebrated and cherished.

At IWC's Connected Beginnings Program, we strive to support our children and families, fostering cultural pride and community connections.

Let's come together to uplift and celebrate the bright futures of our little jarjums.

SNAICC-National Voice for our Children

02/08/2024

🌿🎨 Len's Cultural Journey

We're excited to share the inspiring story of one of our amazing NDIS participants, Len, who has recently embarked on a cultural journey into Indigenous art.

Drawing from his connection to the land, Len has been creating stunning artworks that tell a powerful story of connection to country.

We are honored to have acquired three of Len's paintings to display in our building, and we welcome everyone to come down to the IWC NDIS LAC Office to say hi and view these incredible artworks.