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The Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service provides health care to a population of approximately 24,000 people and 66% of our patients are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin. We have 31 primary health care centres, two hospitals and two multi-purpose facilities. Our facilities are scattered throughout the Torres Strait Islands, the Northern Peninsula Area and Cape York. Our main health centres are at Cooktown, Weipa, Thursday Island and Bamaga.

30/01/2026

💪 Healthy start for back to school kids 💪

Lockhart River school kids have already scored top marks for health as term one kicks off!

Kindy, Prep and Grade 1 students successfully completed the health screening at the end of 2025, which also including skin checks vision and hearing tests.

“The kids had a lot of fun, they were really excited; we played a lot of games,” Clinical Midwife Consultant Rosemary McLeod said.

Rosemary and her team including Clinical Nurse Consultant Jan Lile, Audiologist Eilish McGowan and Royal Flying Doctor Service Medical Officers Drs Joanna Guerin and Emily Malouf successfully screened 40 kindy, prep and grade 1 students at Lockhart River.

By focussing on the early age groups, Rosemary and her colleagues were able to screen 80 per cent of eligible students, with further screening anticipated this year.

30/01/2026

🌴 This is not a metro leadership role. And that’s exactly the point. 🌴

Are you craving meaningful leadership, deep learning, and a once-in-a-lifetime career experience?

We’re seeking an HP5 Allied Health Manager to lead multidisciplinary allied health services across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area, working from Thursday Island (Waiben).

This role is for leaders who:
✨ Thrive in complexity
✨ Value relationships as much as results
✨ Want to grow personally and professionally
✨ Are ready to work with community, not just for it

Life on Thursday Island (Waiben)
🌺 Strong culture & deep community connection
🌺 Island living, turquoise waters & real adventure
🌺 A place where people know your name and check in - “Youpla alright?”

This is leadership that matters. Decisions that matter. Relationships that matter.

💬 Ready to start with a yarn? Contact Marita Sagigi – 0488 759 402

👉 Apply online via Smart Jobs & Careers: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=14904&in_jnCounter=223116790

28/01/2026

❤️ TCHHS teams mark World Aids Day ❤️

Our Men’s and Women’s Health Program teams are always working to shatter the stigma around s*xual health.

Last month they marked World Aids Day with a series of promotional stalls held across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area.

TCHHS Manager Health Program Lily-Annie Ahmat said they focused on the theme of for 2025 of “No one left behind” which aimed to address inequalities in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care.

“It’s important to tackle stigma to HIV/AIDS and ensure vulnerable communities – like First Nations peoples – receive equitable access to services,’’ she said.

“We want the whole Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area community to start the conversation with their friends and colleagues to get the facts and become more aware of how HIV/AIDS can be prevented.

“Safe s*x will always be the best form of protection.’’

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1 - Les Unwin and Marcia Hedanek from the Northern Peninsula Area
2 - Manning the barbecue, Flora Mosby on Masig (Yorke) Island
3 - Mazorie Townson and Aeisha Nona from the Northern Peninsula Area
4 - Thaiday Gela, Richard Mola, Mario Assan on Erub (Darnley) Island
5 - Health Centre Manger Vera Auda – left – and Health Worker Waime Pabai

27/01/2026

👨‍⚕️ WORK IN BAMAGA 👩‍⚕️ Senior Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician👨‍⚕️

💭 Permanent full time position available

ℹ️ Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Adam Burns, (07) 4090 4270 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

🔗 Visit the job link for more info: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC673259

26/01/2026

👨‍⚕️ WORK ON THURSDAY ISLAND 👩‍⚕️ Practice Manager👨‍⚕️

💭 Temporary Full Time Administration position available from 2 March 2026 for 12 months (with possibility of extension)

ℹ️ Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Ineke Weaver, (07) 4069 0400 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

🔗 Visit the job link for more info: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC673527

26/01/2026

Do your kids have…
👉 Skin sores
👉 Scabies bites
👉 Puffy eyes or face
👉 Sore throat
👉 Dark coloured wee

It could be Acute Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (APSGN).

APSGN can be caused from a sore throat or any broken skin from a cut, mozzie bite, coral or graze as bacteria can enter the skin and makes the kidneys sick.

Kids can get proper sick from APSGN and need hospitalisation and medication to get better.

The best way to prevent APSGN is:
✅ Keep any break in the skin clean, dry and covered
✅ Keep fingernails trimmed
✅ Drink plenty of water
✅ Bath everyday with soap to keep your skin clean and healthy

ℹ️ If you or your family members have any of these symptoms, please visit the clinic or hospital today!

25/01/2026

🥰 Keeping kids healthy and happy 🥰

The secret to successful child screening? Think on your feet and have some fun.

Indigenous Advanced Health Worker Roberta Getawan recently completed her first visit to Aurukun in her role with the TCHHS Midwifery Navigation Service, where she put to work the skills learned in her training for the ASQ Trak developmental screening tool.

“The ASQ training gives you an idea of what to look for, if the child is developing on track for that age.

“You are looking for gross and fine motor skills, communication, problem solving and social skills.”

Roberta supported child health checks for children aged 1–5 years, including weight, height, and head circumference measurements. She also observed the full immunisation process—from obtaining consent and completing Best Practice entries to working alongside parents to comfort and distract children during vaccinations. Blowing bubbles proved to be a wonderful tool for keeping little ones calm and engaged.

“You’re basically playing a game with the child, she said.

24/01/2026

🏆 AFL Cup makes its mark at TCHHS facilities 🏆

Thursday Island and Weipa patients and staff got a “kick” out of a visit to their facilities this week.

The team from AFL Cape York paid a visit to both hospitals with some very special silverware to show off – the Brisbane Lions’ AFL premiership winning Cup!

This is the first time the Cup has made its way past Cairns, so it was exciting for locals to share in footy history.

The visitors set up some activities for local residents in both communities during their trip and were able to pop in to see the aged care residents in Weipa.

A big thanks to the AFL staff for stopping by!

📷 Thursday Island Hospital and AFL staff with the premiership trophies

24/01/2026

👨‍⚕️ WORK ON THURSDAY ISLAND 👩‍⚕️ Podiatrist - Rural Generalist Pathway👨‍⚕️

💭 Step into a rural generalist career: Providing vital foot care to the heart of the Torres & Cape.

ℹ️ Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Kirsty Cummings, 0467 730 409 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

🔗 Visit the job link for more info: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC673487

23/01/2026

🚭 Stubbing out the smokes? What champions! 🚭

Congrats to TCHHS Program Manager Toni Fell and Program Officer Rebecca Wosomo, who have been appointed to champion the Torres and Cape Smoking and Va**ng Cessation Project for the next 18 months.

This project aims to reduce the prevalence of to***co smoking and va**ng amongst First Nations communities of the Torres and Cape Region.

Smoking remains a leading risk factor in TCHHS communities and among First Nations people statewide.

And don’t be fooled, there is nothing safe about vapes; they contain ni****ne which can harm brain development. They are also chock full of chemicals found in nail polish remover, w**d killer, cleaning products and bug spray. These include acrolein, formaldehyde and propylene glycol. 🤢🤢🤢

Toni and Rebecca will be visiting each primary healthcare centre and working with clinical and non-clinical staff, community services, clients and patients to achieve better health outcomes for our communities.

22/01/2026

👨‍⚕️ WORK IN COOKTOWN 👩‍⚕️ Senior Dietitian👨‍⚕️

💭 Cooktown: Where work and play meet at the waters edge with Torres and Cape HHS.

ℹ️ Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Kate Kennett, 0457 068 615 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

🔗 Visit the job link for more info: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC673042

21/01/2026

🤱 Mum’s the word! 🤱

Yam Island mum Christina welcomed her second child this month and the first baby of the year for TCHHS!

Little Sanikah arrived at Thursday Island Hospital just after 10am on January 4 weighing 3kg.

It’s hard to know who was more excited – Christina or her three-year-old daughter Nairobi who jumped straight into big sister duties.

“She’s been trying to be a mum and feed the baby and change nappies,” Christina said.

TI ended their year on a high as well with another baby arriving on 31 December.
Congratulations to your new mums and your families – what a great way to start the year!

You can read all about our Christmas and New Year babies here: Yam Island mum births first TCHHS baby for 2026 | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

📷 Yam Island mum Christina and new daughter Sanikah

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