TAIHS

05/03/2026

To our valued clients please be advised that we have a change to our Dental Services

Our sector has not received dental funding for many years. Despite that, TAIHS has continued to offer dental services by using its Medicare income and engaging a private provider, Project Outback Dental (POD).

Our provider recently decided not to continue these arrangements.

Given rising healthcare costs and ongoing pressure on our health budget, TAIHS is not in a position to engage another full-time dental provider at this time.

We are very grateful to Project Outback Dental for the many years they have supported our community, and especially for their commitment to keeping costs down for patients.

To support patients moving forward, TAIHS is working closely with the Oral Health Service at Townsville University Hospital to establish a supported referral pathway.

For more information please refer to our flyer attached

04/03/2026

The Breast Screen Van is Coming Back Soon!

We're excited to announce that the Breast Screen van will be visiting us again shortly.

Thanks to the fantastic response we received last year, Breast Screen Queensland has increased its visiting days.

Booking an appointment is simple! You can either schedule online https://www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au/ or call 132050 to speak with one of their friendly team members.

Key Benefits of Breast Screening

**Early Detection:** A breast screen (mammogram) can identify very small cancers, often before any symptoms are noticeable or can be felt by you or your doctor. Early-stage breast cancer frequently presents without obvious symptoms.

**Improved Treatment Outcomes:** Detecting cancer at an early stage typically means more treatment options are available, leading to higher success rates and less invasive procedures.

**Reduced Risk of Death:** Regular breast screenings have been shown to lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. Since the inception of the Breast Screen Australia program, there has been a notable decrease in breast cancer-related deaths among women aged 50 to 74.

**Peace of Mind:** For approximately 95% of women, the results will be normal, offering reassurance and peace of mind.

**Free and Accessible Service:** Breast Screen Queensland provides this service free of charge to all eligible women aged 40 and over, and no doctor's referral is necessary.

23/02/2026

Time to get your teams together 😬✌🏽

Registrations for the 2026 Deadly Choices NQ Netball Carnival are now open 🏆

Join us at Townsville City Netball Association on Saturday, 6 June.

Divisions include:
🏐 U18 Girls (13-18)
🏐 Open Women's (18+)
🏐 Open Mixed (18+)

Visit the event page to learn more.
https://deadlychoices.com.au/deadly-choices-nq-netball-carnival/

All participants must have an up to date 715 Health Check to play!

And don't forget to ask your GP to include a Sexual Health assessment as part of your health check.
Testing is free, fast and confidential. ❤️

20/02/2026

Date Claimer 📆

Final touches are being organised for the official Deadly Choices Health Check T-Shirt Launch 👕👚for 2026

This event is set to take place mid March so keep an eye on our page for further updates !!!

You will not want to miss this 📣

19/02/2026

Due to heavy rain and plumbing issues, our clinic is closed today 20th February 2026.

We apologise for the inconvenience and hope to be back as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding

19/02/2026

Last year, we were awarded an Australia Post Community Grant to support Artful Wellbeing. Thanks to this funding, we’re able to support our patients in a culturally safe environment, helping them connect with others and take part in healthy, creative activities.

SEWB is excited to announce our first event in the Artful Wellbeing series and you are our guest of honour! More details below!

This series of activities aims to strengthen participants and their connections, enhancing social and emotional wellbeing. We’re proud to be one of many organisations delivering mental wellbeing initiatives across Australia, one project at a time.

17/02/2026

Check Out the Highlights from Our Deadly Funny Heat in Townsville

Deadly Funny is the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s national competition dedicated to discovering the freshest and funniest First Nations talent from across Australia.

The Townsville Heat was hosted by Leon Filewood and Genoa Gela, with a special appearance by 2016 Winner Jalen Sutcliffe, who had the audience in stitches!

Congratulations to the winner for the Townsville Heat Arika Appleby

Stay tuned, as these talented individuals will continue to travel through communities in search of the next winner for 2026.

National finalists will be chosen from events held nationwide. These finalists will win a trip to Melbourne to perform at the Deadly Funny National Grand Final, which will be recorded for broadcast on NITV as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

The national Deadly Funny winner will take home a substantial cash prize!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=taihs5759&set=a.1383849760215120

17/02/2026

13/02/2026

We had an absolute blast 💥 last night at the first ever Deadly Funny Heats 🔥

Plenty of laughs, plenty of food 🍕😌

Thank you to all attendees your support means everything 🙏🏽

Deadly Funny

12/02/2026

Don’t forget this is on tonight !!!

10-16 Peel Street, Garbutt
$20 entry fee for dinner & a show

Entry at 6:45pm show starts 7:30pm

See you there !!

Exciting Announcement: 📣
TAIHS SEWB have partnered with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival

We are thrilled to share that we have teamed up with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival to discover the next Deadly Funny Aunty, Uncle, Brotha or Sista! 😆

For the past two decades, Deadly Funny has highlighted the most vibrant and humorous First Nations talent from all around the country.

This opportunity is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders aged 18 and over. Participation is completely free and includes a two-hour workshop with an experienced comedian to help you refine your ideas before showcasing your talent on stage.

Why Get Involved? 🤔

You might win a trip to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival to perform at the National Grand Final, where you could compete for a substantial cash prize of $3,000! 💵

Throughout the years, Deadly Funny has launched the careers of many renowned First Nations comedians, including:

Steph Tisdell
Kevin Kropinyeri
Andy Saunders
Janty Blair
Shiralee Hood
Dane Simpson
Elaine Crombie
Jay Wymarra
Leon Filewood
Sean Choolburra
And many more!

Next month, TAIHS will be hosting The Comedy Heats. For more details, please see the flyer and click here to register

[Register Link] 👇🏽
(https://www.deadlyfunny.com.au/registrations/) to sign up.

If you're interested in attending, tickets will soon be available for $20 per person. Be sure to register here to secure your spot, as seating is limited:

[Ticket Registration]👇🏽
(https://forms.office.com/r/Wbm5MGWdQM).

Looking at the recent winners, you'll notice that Queensland has produced many champions, and we believe that the next comedy sensation could very well emerge from Townsville!

04/02/2026

We can not wait for these deadly mob to visit us next week !!!

Tickets are going like hot cakes 🧁

If you want to attend register here to secure your tickets ? 🎟️ https://forms.office.com/r/Wbm5MGWdQM

If you want to be apart of the Deadly Funny crew and perform then register here 👉🏽 https://www.deadlyfunny.com.au/registrations/

Come & enjoy a deadly night