CheckUP Australia

24/02/2026

Free workshops for VET educators — and they're coming to a city near you.

NCVER is running a series of interactive workshops across every Australian capital city, designed to help VET leaders, teachers, trainers, and assessors strengthen their practice.

Topics include:
🧠 Managing diverse learning environments and psychosocial impacts
📚 Supporting educators to build on their teaching practices
🛠️ Moving from theory to practice with new teaching skills

These sessions are part of a national project on strengthening teaching practice and psychosocial teaching methodology, funded by the Australian Government.

A strong VET sector needs strong educators. If you work in health and community services training, this is worth your time.

👉 Register your interest:

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24/02/2026

🌟 Member spotlight

More than 115 years of service to Queensland communities is an extraordinary legacy. BallyCara's work supporting older Australians across wellness, home care, retirement living, and residential care across Moreton Bay, Brisbane North, Logan, Gold Coast, and Melbourne North speaks for itself. We're proud they're part of the CheckUP family.

🤝 Want to see who else is part of the CheckUP member community? Meet our members: https://checkup.org.au/who-we-are/meet-our-members/

Interested in joining us? Find out more about CheckUP membership: https://checkup.org.au/partner-with-us/become-a-member/

23/02/2026

Progress is being made for people with disability in Australia, but there's still important work ahead.

Australia's Disability Strategy Targeted Action Plans Progress Report 2025 looks at what's changed since the 2024 ADS Review, with a focus on the areas people with disability said mattered most:
🤝 Community attitudes
🏡 Inclusive homes and communities
⚖️ Safety, rights and justice

At CheckUP, our NDIS Business Connect program supports disability providers, particularly in rural and remote areas and First Nations communities, to build the capability they need to deliver quality services.

Because a stronger disability sector means better lives for the people it serves.

📄 Read the full report:https://www.disabilitygateway.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-12/Targeted_Action_Plans_Report_2025.PDF

19/02/2026

CheckUP and Access for All support "Bridge to Better Health", a primary care project improving preventive health care for people with intellectual disability.

The project assists general practice nurses through education, specialist nurse support, and improved use of annual health assessments. Bridge to Better Health aims to increase health actions, reduce avoidable hospitalisations, and improve health equity.

➡️ General practice staff and people with intellectual disability are invited to participate here: https://buff.ly/FXFWTSo

19/02/2026

Do you work in community pharmacy?

Three key training qualifications are currently under review to better reflect where the sector is headed, with a focus on clearer, more efficient pathways from enrolment through to workforce entry.

Now's the time to have your say.

View the draft changes and register for a workshop through the link below.
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We are reviewing and updating three community pharmacy qualifications to align with current and future sector requirements.

18/02/2026

Why do Queenslanders choose vocational education and training?

According to national data, the top 3 reasons people participate in VET are:

🎓 Employment-related reasons
🌱 Personal development
📖 Pathways to further study

VET delivers on all three. From entry-level healthcare roles through to highly technical occupations, it gives Queenslanders the skills to build real careers and contribute to the workforce their communities depend on.

Can you relate? Share your VET story in the comments. 👇
👉 https://www.pc.gov.au/ongoing/report-on-government-services/child-care-education-and-training/vocational-education-and-training/

17/02/2026

Health workforce gaps: Have your say!

Every year, Health Workforce Queensland undertakes the state’s only Health Workforce Needs Assessment (HWNA) across remote, rural and regional QLD.

This helps HWQ and other stakeholders understand the challenges affecting primary healthcare and develop sustainable solutions.

Visit the HWQ website before 27 Feb 2026 to complete the survey.: https://www.healthworkforce.com.au/workforce-planning-and-project/surveys?source=bing.com

13/02/2026

📢 Practice Managers - have you registered for this event?

Join Brisbane South PHN and CheckUP Australia for the first Practice Manager Network Meeting of 2026.

Register your attendance for a valuable networking and learning opportunity and hear from Industry Workforce Advisor - Health, Alina Khalid. Alina will share practical tools and information on funding pathways and free, tailored support, and will also showcase a real GP clinic case study.

Register your attendance here: https://bsphn.org.au/events/practice-managers-network-meeting-february-2026

Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Date: 25 February 2026

Location: Brisbane South PHN, 2404 Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains

[This image features Alina with supporting information around her image and event details, plus the Brisbane South PHN logo and CheckUP logo.]

13/02/2026

🔶 Thank you, Dr Sandra Zeeman, Kilkivan outreach provider for 12 years of dedicated service! CheckUP’s Senior Manager Outreach Business, Gayle Stallard, attended a farewell morning tea in Kilkivan to celebrate the remarkable contribution of Dr Sandra Zeeman.

🔶 Dr Zeeman was instrumental in establishing the service in November 2013. In her farewell speech, Dr Zeeman said that serving the Kilkivan community was the highlight of her career. She is delighted to be leaving the community in good hands, having recommended Dr James Mann and Dr James Pearson and supported their transition into the role.

🔶 Read about Dr Zeeman's achievements here: https://checkup.org.au/news-publications/latest-news/kilkivan-outreach-provider-retiring-after-12-years-of-dedicated-service/

[These images feature event attendees standing facing the camera, centred, and the second image shows Gayle and Dr Zeeman holding a flower bouquet.]

12/02/2026

Our FREE Workforce Planning Guide Toolkit is here to help First Nations health and community services to:

✅Understand and map your workforce needs
✅Build strong teams
✅Access training, grants & incentives

Download now:https://checkup.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CUP0001-CheckUP-Toolkit_vF_DIGITAL.pdf

Let’s create strong futures together!

10/02/2026

🌿 Ready to trade city life for leadership with purpose? 🌿

Torres and Cape HHS are seeking an experienced Allied Health professional to step into the role of HP5 Family Response Unit Clinical Manager, based in Cairns.

This is a senior leadership opportunity where your work will directly support staff and communities impacted by violence, abuse and neglect - delivering safe, coordinated and culturally informed care.

✔ Permanent full-time role
✔ Meaningful leadership and a real contribution
✔ Strong connection to Indigenous culture
✔ Excellent salary, benefits and work life balance

📞 Interested in a yarn? Call Jennifer Mann on 0436 813 667

👉 Apply online via Smart Jobs & Careers: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC673066

10/02/2026

Improving support for children who need extra help with their development.

The Thriving Kids Advisory Group has released its final report.

It recommends a national framework that all Australian governments should consider as they plan and negotiate the details of the program.

Read More https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/thriving-kids-advisory-group-final-report?language=en