Darling Downs Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

08/05/2026

💜 May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month 💜

This month is a time for all Queenslanders to come together to raise awareness, support victim-survivors, and stand against domestic and family violence.

This year’s message reminds us that prevention starts with all of us. Every conversation, every act of support, and every safe space created in our communities can make a difference.

Domestic and family violence is not just physical violence. It can also include coercive control, emotional abuse, financial abuse, intimidation, isolation, and controlling behaviours.

There are simple but powerful ways we can help:

✨ Listen without judgement
✨ Believe and support people who speak up
✨ Learn the signs of abuse and coercive control
✨ Speak respectfully and challenge harmful attitudes
✨ Share information about support services

Strong cultures, strong families, and safe communities are built through respect, care, accountability, and connection.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available.

📞 DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
📞 DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
📞 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

07/05/2026

🌟 Ready to do work that matters? We’re hiring! 🚀

Don’t settle for the usual—help build something truly meaningful. Join a purpose-driven team committed to progress and positive impact. We have exciting roles for curious minds and caring hearts eager to give back to their community.

▪️Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Coordinator, Toowoomba -https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-DD2604681578
▪️Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker, Toowoomba - https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-DD2605681906

06/05/2026

If you or a loved one is in hospital and would like support, our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officers are here to help. We provide culturally safe support for patients, families and carers, including:

• Patient advocacy
• Cultural support
• Liaise with family and other support services
• Assist with discharge planning
• Referral to other services

Needing support or a yarn!

Contact our team:
Toowoomba – 0417 738 301 (7 days, 8am–12pm)
Dalby – 0455 499 914 (Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm)
Cherbourg – 0417 285 132 (Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm)
Kingaroy – 0409 672 017 (Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm)

Please save or share these details. For all emergencies, please call 000 or visit your nearest Emergency Department.

01/05/2026

South Burnett mob, we’re coming your way! 💪🏽💙

Our Tackle Flu 2026 clinics are coming to the South Burnett region next week, and we’re starting strong with Cherbourg first up! Don’t miss your chance to protect yourself, your family, and your community this flu season.

✨ First stop: Cherbourg
📍 Cherbourg Hospital
🗓 Tuesday 5 May
⏰ 9am – 4pm

Then we’ll be travelling across the region:
➡️ Murgon – Wednesday 6 May
➡️ Kingaroy – Thursday 7 May
➡️ Nanango – Friday 8 May

✔️ FREE flu vaccinations for Queenslanders aged 6 months and over
✔️ Deadly shirt up for grabs (conditions apply)
✔️ Walk in, yarn with our team, and look after your health

Flu can hit our communities hard, but together we can stay strong and keep our mob safe this season.

👉 Don’t forget to bring your Medicare card

Come down, have a yarn, and get your jab — we’ll see you there! 💛

29/04/2026

28/04/2026

💛 You don’t have to walk alone 💛

Sometimes we all need someone to yarn with… someone who will listen, understand, and support you without judgement.

Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional Wellbeing Service is here for you, your family, and your community. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, going through a tough time, or just need a safe space to talk — we’re here to walk alongside you.

🤝 A yarn can make a difference
🌿 Support that respects culture and connection
💛 Care that puts you first

📞 Give us a call: 0447 646 778
🕗 Available: Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm

Reach out today — because your wellbeing matters.

26/04/2026

🌿 South West mob, we’re coming your way! 🌿

The Tackle Flu 2026 clinics are on the road, bringing FREE flu vaccinations out to community — making it easier for you and your family to stay strong and protected this season 💪🏽

📍 TODAY – St George
We’re at Goondir Wellbeing Centre from 10am–4pm — come down, have a yarn, and get your flu shot while we’re here!

And we’re not stopping there… from St George to Roma, we’ll be across the South West with deadly support, friendly faces, and of course… your FREE deadly shirt when you get your jab 👕✨ (conditions apply)

💚 Protect yourself
💚 Protect your loved ones
💚 Protect Elders

Flu can hit hard — but together, we can tackle it early and keep our communities safe and strong.

📍 Check the full clinic dates and locations on the image
🪪 Don’t forget to bring your Medicare card
We’d love to see you there 🤝🏽

24/04/2026

👶🏽✨ Celebrating connection, culture and community ✨👶🏽

What a beautiful day coming together to celebrate our Baby Welcome to Community ceremony 💛

A heartfelt thank you to all our families who shared this special moment with us, honouring our little ones as they are welcomed into community, culture and belonging. Seeing our jarjums surrounded by love, strength and connection was truly something special.

We’re also proud to stand alongside our partners Carbal Medical Services to support families and highlight the importance of birth registrations — making sure every child is recognised, connected and set up strong for the future.

Our jarjums are our future — strong in culture, strong in community. 💛🖤❤️.

20/04/2026

Health is more than just a doctor’s visit 💛

At Darling Downs Health, we recognise that for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, health is about the whole person — mind, body, spirit, family and culture.

We are committed to improving Health Equity by creating a health system where our mob feel safe, respected and heard when accessing care. This means walking alongside community, listening to your voice, and making sure services support not just your physical health, but your social, emotional and cultural wellbeing too. 🌿

Whether it’s attending an appointment, connecting with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker, or bringing your family along for support — your experience matters.

Together, we’re working towards a future where everyone can access care that is culturally safe, responsive and centred around community. 🤝

20/04/2026

💉✨ Strong mob, strong community!

We’re here today at the Tackle Flu Clinic — come down, have a yarn and protect yourself this flu season. 💛

👉 Open until 5pm today
📍 St Patrick’s Cathedral, Neil Street, Toowoomba

No bookings needed — just walk in! 💪🏽

19/04/2026

💉 Tackle the flu, before it tackles you!

The flu can spread quickly through our families and communities — but together, we can help stop it in its tracks. 💛

Our teams are hitting the road and travelling across the Darling Downs to bring free flu vaccinations closer to our communities.

📍 First stop: Toowoomba
🗓️ 20 April

✔️ Free for all Queenslanders aged 6 months and over
✔️ Safe, quick and effective
✔️ Helps protect you, your family and our community

Getting your flu shot is one simple way to look after yourself and your mob this season. Bring your Medicare card along and keep an eye out for our teams as we visit communities across the region. 🤝

Let’s work together to keep our communities strong, healthy and protected this flu season. 🌿