Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

24/03/2026

👀 Are you a dental or oral health professional and looking for a change? 👀

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service have a number of nursing roles that may suit you!

✅ Senior Oral Health Therapist (Cooktown, Thursday Island & Weipa)
https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC675050

✅ Dental Assistant Traineeship (Thursday Island and Weipa)
https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC676457

✅ Principal Dental Officer (Cooktown & Weipa)
https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC676699

✅ Senior Dental Therapist (Cooktown, Thursday Island & Weipa)
https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC675051

24/03/2026

23/03/2026

💪 All of our clinics across Cape York are open as usual today as TCHHS continues to recover from Cyclone Narelle 💪

We want to send a big shout-out to our QAS partners who sent extra staff to help support our teams at each of our clinics.

Our partnerships are so important across our patch – including Councils, health partners and other government agencies.

They are the reason we were so prepared for this weather event, and we thank everyone for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with us to help protect our communities.

Farewell to our QAS friends who return home today and a big THANK YOU from all of us ❤

23/03/2026

❗️ BOIL WATER ALERT – Weipa Town Authority ❗️

Users of the Rocky Point water supply in Weipa Town Authority should be aware that a Boil Water Alert has been issued today Monday 23rd March.

ℹ Boil water for drinking, brushing teeth, washing or preparing food that is not going to be cooked, preparing baby formula and making ice. Let water cool and store boiled water in a clean covered container.

Tap water is still safe for showers, baths, shaving, flushing toilets and washing clothes.

22/03/2026

🦠 You may notice mould in or around your home from flooding, due to heavy rainfall and an excess of moisture 🦠

Sometimes mould is easy to see because of the colour it causes on walls, ceilings and other surfaces. However, it can also be invisible and detected by a musty, unpleasant smell.

If you find mould in your home, start by airing out the rooms (if it's safe to do so). If you cannot clean something affected by floodwater, just discard it. And when cleaning mould, remember to wear protective clothing, including gloves, a mask and goggles.

Reducing the amount of moisture is the best way to control mould growth. While you can’t control factors like rain, you can repair other sources, like leaky plumbing, roofs and other fixtures, as soon as possible.

📞 Need Help? Call:
For emergencies in floods and storms, contact SES at 132 500.
For urgent medical assistance, dial Triple Zero (000).
For non-urgent medical queries, reach out to 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

For more information, visit 👇 https://www.qld.gov.au/community/disasters-emergencies/disasters/phys-health-wellbeing/mould

ℹ️ Source: Queensland Health.

22/03/2026

⚠ As we start to clean up, it's important that we remember our health and safety ⚠

To reduce the risk of infection and disease, remember to:
🧼 regularly wash your hands
🥾 wear protective clothing such as long-sleeve shirts, eye-wear, gloves, and rubber boots
❌ avoid contact with floodwater
🏥 seek medical attention immediately if you are injured during the cleanup process.

Floodwater is dirty and can make you sick. Contact with floodwater can lead to wound infections, diarrhoea, conjunctivitis, and serious diseases like leptospirosis and melioidosis. Cover any cuts with waterproof dressings. Wear boots and gloves and wash your skin well if exposed.

📞 Need Help? Call:
For emergencies in floods and storms, contact SES at 132 500.
For urgent medical assistance, dial Triple Zero (000).
For non-urgent medical queries, reach out to 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

ℹ For more tips, visit: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/public-health/disaster/public-health-advice

21/03/2026

🤢 Floodwater is dirty and dangerous, and it can make you sick 🤢

With widespread flooding in Far North Queensland (FNQ), we're urging people to stay away from floodwater.

Floodwater is often contaminated by human waste from overflowing sewerage or septic systems, and by agricultural or industrial wastes and chemicals.

Crocodiles, snakes and spiders have been seen in floodwater, along with sharp objects and flood debris.

There is a higher risk of infection by coming into contact with polluted water or soil.

You could end up with diarrhoea and vomiting, wound infections, dermatitis, conjunctivitis, and serious diseases like leptospirosis and melioidosis.

You could also be injured by animal bites or physical hazards lurking beneath the water.

To avoid infection:
💧 Wear solid boots or shoes if you must enter shallow water.
💧 Wear gloves when handling items contaminated by floodwater.
💧 Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before eating and after contact with floodwater or soil.
💧 Wash any household items or areas, including hard surfaces like floors or paved areas, that were contaminated by floodwater.

📞 Need Help? Call:
For emergencies in floods and storms, contact SES at 132 500.
For urgent medical assistance, dial Triple Zero (000).
For non-urgent medical queries, reach out to 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

ℹ️ Source:
Queensland Government (2022). Floodwater contamination.

21/03/2026

💪 Our amazing TCHHS teams have begun the mammoth task of cleaning up after Cyclone Narelle 💪

All our staff are safe and well and we're pleased to hear there have been no reports of serious injury anywhere across the Cape from the serious weather event.

Our Chief Executive Rex O'Rourke visited Cooktown today and spoke to hospital staff and patients, including a number of renal patients from Wujal Wujal and Hope Vale.

For their safety they were brought into Cooktown before the cyclone hit to make sure they had access to dialysis services.

Rex also met with Premier David Crisafulli and Cook MP David Kempton who were visiting the area.

We're so proud of the incredible work our staff and our partner agencies did to care for communities during this time. ❤

21/03/2026

The clean-up has begun for our team in Aurukun after Cyclone Narelle came straight through the community yesterday.
🍃There are a few trees down, but most importantly our staff are safe and there was no significant damage to the clinic. 🙏
For anyone else cleaning up around the Cape today please take care and:
🤲regularly wash your hands
👢wear protective clothing such as long-sleeve shirts, eye-wear, gloves, and rubber boots
💦avoid contact with floodwater
🏥seek medical attention immediately if you are injured during the cleanup process.

21/03/2026

🌪 Our thoughts are with many of our communities who've been impacted by Cyclone Narelle 🌪

As we start to clean-up, it's important to think about the health and safety of yourself and your loved ones.

Before starting any clean-up activities, check with your GP to see if you're up to date with your tetanus shot.

Avoid floodwater—it can be dirty and make you sick. Contact with floodwater can lead to wound infections, diarrhoea, conjunctivitis, and serious diseases like leptospirosis and melioidosis. Cover any cuts with waterproof dressings. Wear boots and gloves and wash your skin well if exposed.

It's also a good time to be on the lookout for mould. Moisture from rain causes perfect mould growing conditions.

Breathing in, eating, drinking or touching mould can cause health problems, especially for people with asthma, sensitivities or allergies.

If you find mould in your home, start by airing out the rooms to dry everything out. Absorbent items that can’t be cleaned easily like mattresses, carpet, leather goods and ceiling insulation should be thrown away if they're wet for more than two days. While you can’t control factors like rain, you can repair other sources, like leaky plumbing, roofs and other fixtures, as soon as possible.

Above all, stay safe and look after yourself and those around you 🤗

ℹ️ Source: Queensland Government.

20/03/2026

🚫 Floodwater is dirty and dangerous, and it can make you sick 🚫

With widespread flooding in many of our communities, we're urging people to stay away from floodwater.

Floodwater is often contaminated by human waste from overflowing sewerage or septic systems, and by agricultural or industrial wastes and chemicals.

Crocodiles, snakes and spiders have been seen in floodwater, along with sharp objects and flood debris.

There is a higher risk of infection by coming into contact with polluted water or soil.

You could end up with diarrhoea and vomiting, wound infections, dermatitis, conjunctivitis, and serious diseases like leptospirosis and melioidosis.

You could also be injured by animal bites or physical hazards lurking beneath the water.

To avoid infection:
💧 Wear solid boots or shoes if you must enter shallow water.
💧 Wear gloves when handling items contaminated by floodwater.
💧 Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before eating and after contact with floodwater or soil.
💧 Wash any household items or areas, including hard surfaces like floors or paved areas, that were contaminated by floodwater.

📞 Need Help? Call:
For emergencies in floods and storms, contact SES at 132 500.
For urgent medical assistance, dial Triple Zero (000).
For non-urgent medical queries, reach out to 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

ℹ️ Source: Queensland Government.

20/03/2026

🌪 Stay safe and healthy 🌪

As Cyclone Narelle passes, please keep your health and safety front of mind!

🌊 Avoid Floodwater: Floodwater can be dirty and make you sick. It can lead to wound infections, diarrhoea, conjunctivitis, and serious diseases like leptospirosis and melioidosis. Cover any cuts with waterproof dressings. Wear boots and gloves and wash your skin well if exposed.

🥫 Food and medicine safety: Use canned or long-lasting food. Throw away food or medicine that touches floodwater. Don't eat food that has been left out of the fridge (over 5°C) for more than 4 hours.

🐍 Look out for animals: Be careful of snakes and spiders in the water or in your home. If you get bitten, apply first aid and get medical help immediately. Wear long clothes and use insect repellent to protect yourself from sandflies and mosquitoes.

💧 Clean water: If your tap water is dirty, boil it before using for drinking, cooking, and cleaning. Your local council or water provider will tell you if your water is safe to drink.

📞 Need Help? Call:
For emergencies in floods and storms, contact SES at 132 500.
For urgent medical assistance, dial Triple Zero (000).
For non-urgent medical queries, reach out to 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

For more tips, visit: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/public-health/disaster/public-health-advice