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CheckUP is committed to creating healthier communities and reducing health inequities for the people

CheckUP is an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to creating healthier communities and reducing health inequities. We pursue this by working collaboratively at the strategic, regional, and local level to lead improvements in health. We design and facilitate the delivery of efficient and effective healthcare solutions. As experts in made-to-order health programs, we connect the right people and organisations to deliver a range of innovative healthcare services for hard-to-reach individuals and communities. We have an established footprint in almost 200 communities across Queensland and the Northern Territory, and our initiatives support people living in rural and remote geographical areas, as well as those with poor access due to social or economic barriers. OUR VISION

Better health for people and communities that need it most

OUR PURPOSE

Create healthier communities and reduce health inequities

OUR VALUES

CheckUP has a set of core organisational values which are modelled in all our interactions. Excellence | Collaboration | Innovation | Integrity | Compassion

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For more information about CheckUP and our initiatives, please visit http://www.checkup.org.au.

26/11/2025

🌟 Celebrating a day of connection, culture, and advocacy in eye health! 🌟

CheckUP is proud to be one of the many national peak body representatives and corporate partners in attendance of this year's Friends of Fred; An inaugural event hosted by The Fred Hollows Foundation's as part of the Indigenous Australia Program.

With attendees travelling from across the country, the day was a powerful celebration of First Nations leadership and allyship, bringing together the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health sector and highlighting the work done to strengthen care for rural and remote communities.

To learn more and support the vital work of the Indigenous Australia Program, visit www.hollows.org/indigenous-australia/the-indigenous-australia-program/

24/11/2025

We're exhibiting at the AMA Queensland Intern Readiness Workshops in Brisbane! 🩺

Final-year medical students, drop by the Access for All stand on Thursday 27 November at VOCO Hotel (4:30pm-8pm).

Access for All offers free online training to help healthcare professionals create more inclusive, disability-friendly practices. Learn practical strategies for providing confident, compassionate care to people with disability.

Come say hello and explore how inclusive healthcare practices can make a real difference from day one of your internship.

📍 Free entry, food and drinks | Register now: https://amaq.com.au/EventDetail?EventKey=QLD251127A

24/11/2025

✨ CheckUP at the Heart of Australia Gala Dinner! 💗✨

Our CheckUP team was honoured to attend this year's Heart of Australia Gala Dinner, celebrating their incredible work in delivering equitable access to specialist healthcare across Queensland.

Through their custom-designed mobile clinics – the iconic Heart Trucks – Heart of Australia is continuing to bring life-saving services and testing to those in rural, remote, and First Nations communities who need it most.

A special congratulations to Dr Rolf Gomes, founder of Heart of Australia, for being named Queensland Australian of the Year. CheckUP congratulate him on such a wonderful and outstanding achievement!

24/11/2025

📣 Bundaberg Workshop Announcement | FREE SME Lunch & Learn is coming up in Bundaberg - Get HR & Cyber Ready for 2026

📕 Join Nathan from Strategic Business Co, Geoff from Queensland Computers and Alina from CheckUP's Industry Workforce Advisor (IWA)Program for a FREE Workshop Luncheon to give you the essential tools, clarity, and confidence to lead your workforce into 2026.

You’ll learn how to:
💼 Safeguard your business - Master contracts, policies, and performance management to reduce risk, disputes and boost accountability.

🧑‍💻 Stay cyber secure - Get the latest cyber and IT tips and build a strong security culture for your team.

🛠️Access FREE workforce resources - Tools, training, and coaching through the IWA program to attract, retain, and future-proof your team.

The workshop is on Thursday, 27 November.
Time: 12:00-1:30pm
Venue: Brothers Sports Club, 130 Takalvan St, Bundaberg

🔸Register for the event here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Ca_clr2qBUeByeo0Z7Wj3875ngH4pTVHthv7UvJNGcRUQ1c2Rks0MlhVNkFYTDFFWDJFT1NMTjU0WC4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl

🔸 The Industry Workforce Advisor program is supported and funded by the Queensland Government. This workshop is a joint project between the IWA program, ACS, Strategic Business Co and Queensland Computers.

📸 This image features CheckUP team members, Alina (left) and Sabreena. Alina will provide valuable insights this week in Bundaberg.

23/11/2025

From Sunday 23 November to Sunday 30 November, we’re celebrating Disability Action Week!

This year's theme ‘Communicate. Connect. Create’ shines a spotlight on accessible communication in action and sharing easy ways we can all make information more inclusive for people with diverse communication needs.

💬 Learn more about accessible communication, event ideas, and promotional resources at www.qld.gov.au/daw and together, we can create a more inclusive Queensland!

20/11/2025

Brisbane 2032 is putting every Queensland business under the spotlight for inclusion. Are you ready?

Disability-inclusive businesses grow profits 4x faster than their peers (JobAccess), and with the most accessible Olympic and Paralympic Games coming to 11 cities across Queensland, now's the time to build your capability.

Our Essential Inclusive Workshops will share information and the benefits of completing the Disability Friendly Business Basics Micro-Credentials to build your business.

Three sessions:
🖥️ 26 November, 5:00pm AEST
🖥️ 28 November, 9:00am AEST
☕ 8 December, 8:30am AEST (in person, breakfast included, 20 spots)

For business owners, managers, service providers and team leaders.

Find the events here: https://events.humanitix.com/host/checkup

19/11/2025

Event: QDN Disability Action Week 2025 Webinar
When: Friday 28 November from
Time: 10am – 12pm
Where: Online (Via Zoom)

As part of Disability Action Week, Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) will be hosting a special webinar with leading experts who have shaped Queensland’s creative landscape to discuss access and inclusion in the arts for people with disability.

This year’s theme, “Communicate. Connect. Create”, focuses on accessible communication to ensure people with disability are included in the arts and other creative fields. It’s also a chance to show how simple changes can improve access for everyone.

Learn more about guest speakers and register now for the event at https://qdn.org.au/2025-disability-action-week-webinar/

18/11/2025

Learn the ins and outs of the newest Child Safety Legislation

Queensland's latest child safeguarding law, the Child Safe Organisations Act, has begun to roll out and will significantly affect all organisations in QLD that interact with children.

CheckUP’s free one-hour webinar featuring Jane Reid, Principal Advisor from the Queensland Family and Child Commission, is a valuable opportunity to get a clear, practical walkthrough of the reforms and the steps needed to take to ensure your service is compliant by 2026.

What to expect from the session
- Explanation of what the 10 new Child Safe Standards mean for your team
- How your organisation can prepare to implement the Child Safe Standards
- How the Reportable Conduct Scheme will work in practice

Don't get caught unprepared. Register now at https://events.humanitix.com/what-do-i-need-to-know-understanding-the-new-child-safe-organisations-act

14/11/2025

David "DJ" Johnson, Paralympian and educator, joins us for the final QPHCN event of 2025 as we mark Disability Action Week.

With 15 years representing Australia in wheelchair tennis and now delivering wheelchair sports sessions to 5,000+ students annually, DJ brings powerful lived experience to our conversation about breaking down barriers and building real inclusion.

He'll be joining Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM, Debbie Rooskov, Joshua Bamford, and Chithrani Palipana for an exploration of this year's theme: Communicate. Connect. Create.

Discover how healthcare providers and businesses are working towards genuine disability inclusion through accessible communication, real connection, and inclusive service design.

📅 Tuesday 25th November | 12:30pm AEST
🎯 Join in person or online
♿ Auslan interpreters and quiet space available
🍽️ Lunch provided for in-person attendees
Register now. In-person spots close 19 November.

https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-qphcn-disability-action-week

13/11/2025

Regional Member Networking Event Highlights

🔸 Thank you to our members, partners and stakeholders from Toowoomba and the surrounding areas for joining our regional networking event!

🔸 As 2025 draws to a close, your support strengthens our mission to create inclusive, healthy, and sustainable communities.

🔸 We’re excited to keep the momentum going, please stay tuned for our 2026 regional events.

🔸 Collaboration is the key to stronger outcomes and greater impact, and we’re proud to be on this journey with you.

🔸 Check out images captured at the events, attendees took the opportunity to network and connect.

Learn more about CheckUP via www.checkup.org.au

12/11/2025

A happy farewell and Congratulations to Aunty Gail Wason!

CheckUP would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Aunty Gail Wason, for recently moving on from CEO of NATSIHA (the Northern Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Alliance) to take on a new chapter as Practice Manager in Mareeba.

A respected leader whose contributions have been recognised through multiple industry awards, Aunty Gail’s work at NATSIHA has significantly improved the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Aunty Gail’s commitment to enhancing health outcomes has led to better opportunities for these communities and created educational pathways that supports young Indigenous students to pursue rewarding careers in health.

Those who have worked alongside Aunty Gail knows her for her generosity, unwavering dedication to the community by reminding everyone of the importance of connection, respect, and self-determination.

On behalf of the CheckUP team, we thank Aunty Gail for her incredible contribution and wish her every success and happiness in this exciting new chapter!

[Image description: This image shows three women standing one of them being Aunty Gail with a bright bouquet of flowers at the front and text on an orange backdrop that says "Thank You Aunty Gail"]

11/11/2025

When Chithrani Palipana's son Dinesh was paralysed in 2010, she made a promise to stand by him.

Today, he's Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM, Queensland's first quadriplegic medical intern and 2021 Australian of the Year.

Chithrani turned her traumatic life experience into purpose. Completing a Master of Rehabilitation Counselling, she now empowers people with disability to rebuild confidence and pursue meaningful lives.

Come hear her story in person!

Join us 25 November, 12:30pm

📍 In-person or online | 🎤 MC: Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM

In-person attendees must register by 19 Nov

For more information and to register click this link: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-qphcn-disability-action-week?_gl=1*ussbd7*_gcl_au*MjA2MzI1MTQzLjE3NjI4MTU5NjM.*_ga*Njg4NDUzNjE2LjE3MjczMzQwMTE.*_ga_LHKW5FR9N6*czE3NjI4MTg5MTMkbzE3NiRnMSR0MTc2MjgxOTQ3MSRqNTQkbDAkaDA.

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Our Vision Better Health for people and communities that need it most Our Purpose Create healthier communities and reduce health inequities Our Values Collaboration - We are proactive in building long term, mutual and respectful partnerships with external organisations. Excellence - We are solutions focussed and results driven to meet the needs of our customers. Innovation - We are forward thinking; we embrace change and seize opportunity. Integrity - We are transparent and honest in our actions and invest in socially responsible solutions. Compassionate - We act with care and consideration in all our interactions; everyone matters. For more information about us, please visit: http://www.checkup.org.au/page/About_Us/

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