Darling Downs Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

22/03/2026

20/03/2026

✨ What a deadly day at Dalby Close the Gap Day! ✨

Yesterday was an awesome day all round, filled with connection, conversation and community. It was wonderful to see so many people come together — staff, community members, families and partners — all sharing in the spirit of respect, learning and unity. 💛🖤❤️

Close the Gap Day is more than just an event. It’s a powerful reminder of the ongoing journey towards health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It’s about recognising the disparities that exist, while also celebrating the strength, resilience, culture and knowledge of our communities.

At Darling Downs Health, Close the Gap means walking alongside community — listening, learning and taking meaningful action to improve health outcomes. It’s about creating culturally safe spaces, strengthening relationships, and ensuring our services truly meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Together, we can continue to close the gap — through respect, partnership and a shared commitment to better health for our mob, now and for future generations. 🤝

20/03/2026

Meet Jasmine, one of our second-year nursing students and a First Nations cadet! 💙
Jasmine, who's a Kooma woman and from Cunnamulla, moved to Toowoomba wanting to do more as a health worker - she's now working at the Toowoomba Hospital Emergency Department.
She says she hopes her experience and knowledge will help more of her mob feel comfortable with being treated at hospitals. 🏥
"The hospital can be hard for some people," she said.
"I want to be able to explain procedures and the way hospitals work so Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a better understanding and are more likely to come and get their treatment."
Thank you Jasmine for choosing the Darling Downs and for your dedication to health! 💙

19/03/2026

🌿 Your health is in your hands. Book your 715 Health Check today.

Looking after your health is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. Even when you’re feeling well, having a yearly health check helps your doctor keep track of your health and pick up any concerns early
The 715 Health Check is a free annual health check available for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It’s designed to support you to stay strong, healthy, and connected to care when you need it.

✅ Helps keep track of your overall health
✅ Supports early detection and prevention
✅ Gives you time to yarn with your doctor about any concerns

715 Health Checks are free at Aboriginal Medical Services and many bulk-billing practices. If you’re unsure whether it’s free at your local clinic, give them a quick call before booking.

💛 Make your health a priority this year — book your 715 Health Check today.
🔗 Find out more:
Visit www.health.gov.au/715-health-check
or search on social media.

The 715 Health Check is free at Aboriginal Medical Services and bulk billing clinics, and is available annually to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peop...

18/03/2026

🌿 Baby Welcome to Community 🌿

The Carbal Growing Deadly Families Team, in partnership with Queensland Health and Darling Downs Health, invite families to a Baby Welcome to Community Ceremony.

This is a special day to celebrate and welcome our jarjums into the community and culture.

Everyone is welcome to come along and celebrate together.
📅 Date: Thursday 23 April 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00am
📍 Location: Newtown Park

👶 Register your jarjum here:
https://forms.office.com/r/Afw5XDYrQY

☀️ Please bring:
• Hat
• Water
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable outdoor clothing

📸 Media Notice:
Media representatives from Darling Downs Health and Carbal Medical Services will be present at the event. If you do not wish to give consent for photos or media, wristbands will be available on the day.

We look forward to celebrating our little ones and welcoming them into community with you 💛

17/03/2026

🌿 Looking for work that truly makes a difference?

Darling Downs Health is currently seeking passionate people who want to walk alongside community and support stronger health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across our region.

These roles are more than just jobs — they are opportunities to build meaningful connections, share knowledge, and help create positive change for our mob.

If you value culture, community and collaboration, we encourage you to explore the opportunities below and consider joining a team committed to making a real impact.

🤝 Your skills, experience and voice matter here.

Current opportunities:
▪️ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker – Cherbourg -
https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-DD2602676271
▪️ Clinical Midwife Consultant - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Midwifery Group Practice Lead – Toowoomba - https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-DD2603678074
▪️ Assistant Coordinator Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Aged Care - Toowoomba - https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-DD2603677942
▪️Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Generalist Health Worker - Cherbourg - https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-DD2603677382
▪️Caseload Midwife First Nations - Dalby - https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-DD2602676903

💛 Together, we can continue strengthening health and wellbeing for our communities across the Darling Downs.

16/03/2026

To our Western Downs community - if you're still cleaning up after the floods, remember to protect yourself!

Coming into contact with contaminated floodwater and mud can increase your risk of wound infections, diarrhoea, conjunctivitis, ear, nose and throat infections and other serious diseases.

To protect yourself:
💧avoid direct contact with floodwater
🥽wear protective clothes such as long sleeve shirts, eyewear, heavy-duty gloves and sturdy footwear
🩹cover cuts and wounds with waterproof dressings
👋regularly wash your hands
👒wear sunscreen and a hat when working outdoors, and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration
😷wear a P2 face masks as required
💡ensure generators and pumps are situated in well-ventilated areas, preferably outside.

For more info: https://loom.ly/lva5DHg

15/03/2026

Hey Dalby Mob! We are just days away from our National Close the Gap Day event!

If you're looking for a vibrant, family-friendly deadly community day, come along! It's an event open to everyone.

On Thursday 19 March, we will be celebrating culture, connection and culturally safe care, featuring:

💃 Cultural dance workshops
🧶 Yarning circles & weaving
🎨 Kids art activities
🔥 Fire Department demonstrations
🎶 Live music
🍽 Free lunch for attendees

Thank you to Goondir Health Services, Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Darling Downs and South West, and Wambo Wind Farm for your support and collaboration in making this event happen!

We can't wait to see you there!

13/03/2026

It’s Friday the 13th! Feeling superstitious? 👀

Whether you’re dodging black cats or steering clear of ladders today, stay safe out there — we’d rather not see you in our Emergency Department! 😉

If you do end up in ED, here are some handy tips: 👇

10/03/2026

🛡️ Get Ready for Tackle Flu 2026!

Flu season is just around the corner, and our Tackle Flu clinics will be kicking off soon across the Darling Downs.

Our team will be out in communities making it easier for mob to stay strong, healthy and protected this flu season. 💪🏽

📅 Keep an eye on our page for upcoming Clinic dates and locations.

Getting your flu vaccination helps protect not only you, but also your family, Elders and community.

Stay tuned for more information — we’re looking forward to seeing you at a Tackle Flu clinic near you!

09/03/2026

There's been some rain across the Western Downs and South Burnett overnight.
Stay safe and up to date with the latest conditions from your local council:
- https://dashboard.southburnett.qld.gov.au/
- https://disaster.wdrc.qld.gov.au/
Our hospitals remain open, if it's an emergency call 000.

☔️ Our region is experiencing widespread rainfall, but it does mean there is quite a bit of water lying around in some isolated areas.

🌧️ Please see rainfall across the region as at 3.30pm on Sunday 8 March 2026 in the map below.

⚠️ There are increasing number of road closures throughout the region. Check the latest road conditions and weather information via our Disaster Dashboard at https://disaster.wdrc.qld.gov.au/

☔️ You can also check information from neighbouring Council areas so you can plan ahead.

⚠️ Remember to always drive to the conditions. There won't always be signage in place to warn you of water over the road, so keep an eye out and drive carefully. If it’s flooded - forget It.

🚫 Council teams are inspecting roads where safe to do so, and this information is available on the Disaster Dashboard.

📲 If you need assistance, please contact our local SES on 132 500 or through the Disaster Dashboard.

Report any local road damage or fallen trees via the Snap Send Solve mobile app or directly to Council on 1300 268 624. 👍

08/03/2026