Darling Downs Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

16/07/2025

Meet Chelsea, one of our First Nations cadets and part of the next generation of health leaders on the Darling Downs! 🧑‍⚕️

The cadetship program is in its second year on the Darling Downs and helps cadets develop their knowledge and skills, while providing financial support to help them finish their study at university.

Chelsea has recently finished a placement in Injune and said she was enjoying her time in the cadetship program.

She’s also the first of her family to go to university and said her studies had inspired her older sisters to do the same.

Chelsea said it was important having more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers, to provide culturally safe services.

“It makes it easier when you see familiar faces or they understand where you are coming from, it makes a difference.

When you go somewhere where you can’t express yourself and people don’t understand you, it makes it difficult, and people just don’t turn up.”

A record number of students are expected to join the cadetship program on the Darling Downs from later this year.

16/07/2025

02/07/2025

🎉 NAIDOC 2025 is Live! 🎉

Check out our official NAIDOC 2025 page and be the first to explore this year's exciting merchandise and updates! 🖤💛❤️

👉 https://naidoc.toowoombahospitalfoundation.org.au

To celebrate, we've also slashed prices on all remaining stock from 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 – grab your favourites before they’re gone!

Support local, wear your culture with pride, and get in early for NAIDOC 2025!

All purchases from the NAIDOC Apparel Shop will go towards supporting the vital work of the Darling Downs Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services Team across the region.

23/06/2025

Thankyou Toowoomba!! 👍

Darling Downs Health is working on our Health Equity Strategy 2025–2028, starting off with sessions in Toowoomba last week.

Thank you to all those who turned up to provide their feedback. There are more Health Equity ‘Yarn Up’ sessions planned in Nanango, Wilsonton, Goondiwindi, Dalby, and Oakey from 24 June.

This is your chance to have a yarn about what matters most to you, your family, and your community when it comes to health and wellbeing.

16/06/2025

🌿 CHINCHILLA MOB – TODAY’S THE DAY! 🖤💛❤️

We’re inviting you to join us for a Yarn Up session happening TODAY in Chinchilla! 📣

🗓️ When: Today – 10am to 1pm
📍 Where: C.W.A Building, 53 Heeney Street, Chinchilla Qld 4413

Darling Downs Health is working on our Health Equity Strategy 2025–2028, and we need your voice to help shape it. This is your chance to have a yarn about what matters most to you, your family, and your community when it comes to health and wellbeing.

💬 Share your story
🌱 Help influence positive change
🤝 Be part of something meaningful

There’ll be light refreshments, a warm cuppa, and open ears ready to listen.

Your voice truly matters — come have your say and help build a stronger, safer, and more culturally responsive health system for our mob. 💪🏾

15/06/2025

🌿 Your Voice Truly Matters, Toowoomba! 🗣️💬

Come join us TODAY for a Yarn Up session in Harlaxton as part of our Health Equity Strategy 2025–2028!

Darling Downs Health wants to hear from you — our mob, our community. Let’s talk about the real issues, share your story, and help shape a stronger, more culturally safe health system for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the region. 🌱

💥 When: TODAY
📍 Where: Harlaxton Neighbourhood Centre, 17D Coonan St, Harlaxton, Qld 4350
🕒 Time: 11am-2pm

✨ Your feedback will help guide meaningful change — because we know the best solutions come from community.

💡 Can’t make it? You can still have your say online:
👉 Scan the QR code below

Let's yarn, Harlaxton — our future starts with us! 💛🖤❤️💬

06/06/2025

Your Voice Truly Matters,!🖤💛❤️

Darling Downs Health is hitting the road to Yarn with YOU about the DRAFT Health Equity Strategy 2025–2028.

We want to hear your stories, your thoughts, and what truly matters to you and your mob 💭✊🏽

👣 Join a Yarn Up session near you – it’s a chance to speak up, connect with community, and shape better health outcomes for all our people.

📍 Check the dates and venues below
🧠 Got something to say but can’t make it? Scan the QR code or click here to share your voice online:

📆 Upcoming Yarn Up Locations:
🟪 Mon 16 June – Harlaxton Neighbourhood Centre
🟪 Tues 17 June – Chinchilla CWA Building
🟪 Wed 18 June – Warwick Southern Downs Industry Education Association
🟪 Thurs 19 June – Cherbourg Community Hall
🟪 Fri 20 June – Kingaroy CWA Building
🟪 Tues 24 June – Nanango CWA Building
🟪 Wed 25 June – Wilsonton Neighbourhood Centre
🟪 Thurs 26 June – Goondiwindi Regional Council - Arts Space
🟪 Fri 27 June – Dalby Legues Club
🟪 Mon 30 June – Oakey RSL

🎯 Let’s make sure every voice is heard loud and proud. Your feedback will help guide our next steps together 🌱

💛🖤❤️

30/05/2025

In 2024, we yarned with community to listen deeply—about the challenges, barriers, and real issues our mob face when it comes to health.

Now it’s time to make sure the strategy reflects YOU—your family, your values, your lived experience.

✅ Your feedback has helped shape the DRAFT Health Equity Strategy 2025–2028
✅ Now we need your final thoughts before we lock it in

💥 Help us build stronger, fairer healthcare that feels safe, respectful, and led by mob, for mob.

📲 Scan the QR code OR click here to complete the short survey:
👉 Draft Strategy for Your Feedback - https://forms.office.com/r/upQC0umWaz

🎤 Yarn Ups are coming soon to a region near you!
Come along for a cuppa and a chat — it's your chance to have your say, ask questions, and learn more about the Draft Health Equity Strategy 2025–2028.

Every voice makes a difference. Let’s shape the future together 💬🌿

08/05/2025

📣 TACKLE FLU CLINIC POSTPONED 🛑
Hey Toowoomba Mob – just a quick update!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, today’s Tackle Flu Clinic at Harlaxton Neighbourhood Centre has been postponed. But don’t stress — we’re working on locking in a new date and venue, most likely next week! 🗓️✨

We’ll share the confirmed details as soon as possible — so keep an eye out right here 👀 and get ready to score your FREE deadly shirt and flu vax real soon! 💉👕

Thanks for your understanding and continued support in helping to protect our mob 💛🖤❤️

02/05/2025

🎯 SOUTHERN MOB – TIME TO TACKLE FLU! 🎯
🩺 Get your FREE flu shot and score a deadly shirt while you’re at it! 🧥🙌

Our Southern 2025 Tackle Flu Clinics are just around the corner!
Let’s come together to protect our jarjums, Elders and community this flu season.

📍 Clinic Dates & Locations:
📅 Mon 05 May – Public Holiday
📅 Tue 06 May – Warwick, Leslie Park | 9am – 4pm
📅 Wed 07 May – Inglewood Community Health | 9am – 4pm
📅 Thu 08 May – Goondiwindi Memorial Park (Town Park) | 9am – 4pm
📅 Fri 09 May – No Clinic

🚶 Just walk in – no appointment needed
💯 Free for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
🎁 Deadly shirts while stocks last!

🪪 Please remember to bring your Medicare card

01/05/2025

Your Voice Matters! 🖤💛❤️

At the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health team, we value your feedback—it helps us grow, improve, and celebrate what’s working well.

Got something to share about our health services? Let’s have a yarn!

📞 Call our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Consumer Feedback Officer at 0447 634 756
🌐 Or visit our website Give feedback | Darling Downs Health by scanning the QR code.

Your experiences shape better healthcare for our mob—let’s talk! ✨

29/04/2025

🧠💬 MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID – YOUTH COURSE 💬🧠
Supporting our young mob, our future.

Are you a parent, youth worker, sports coach, teacher — or just someone passionate about supporting young people?
Join us for a specialised Mental Health First Aid Youth course designed for adults who work with or care about young people (up to 25 years old).

📅 When: Friday 30 May & Friday 6 June 2025
📍 Where: To be advised – Toowoomba
⏰ Time: Registration from 8:00am | Course runs 8:30am – 4:30pm
🍴 Please note: Catering will not be provided

✅ 14 hours of CPD
✅ Receive an official certificate
✅ Build the skills to help young people facing mental health challenges
✅ Delivered by Bruce Kelly from Queensland Health, supporting our Indigenous communities

🛑 LIMITED PLACES!
📢 RSVP by Friday 15 May 2025 to secure your spot!

📞 Call 0460 020 761
📧 Or email Bruce.kelly@health.qld.gov.au

Let's come together to empower ourselves and strengthen the wellbeing of our young people! 💛🖤❤️