Darling Downs Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

27/02/2026

🔥 NAIDOC APPAREL CLEARANCE SALE — PRICES SLASHED! 🔥

Missed out on last year’s NAIDOC merch? Or want to add another deadly piece to your collection? Now’s your chance! 👕✨

We’ve slashed the prices on our 2025 NAIDOC apparel and Values Polos, making room for what’s ahead — and giving you the opportunity to grab quality, culturally inspired gear at reduced prices.

These designs still carry the same powerful message of connection, culture and community, and every purchase continues to support initiatives that strengthen health and wellbeing across our region. ❤️🖤💛

✨ Limited sizes available
✨ Clearance pricing
✨ Last chance before they’re gone for good

👉 Shop the clearance sale here:
https://naidoc.toowoombahospitalfoundation.org.au/collections/2025-naidoc-apparel

Once they’re gone — they’re gone!

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.

24/02/2026

Darling Downs Health had the privilege of walking alongside Jarrah, a young Barkindji man, during a recent cancer journey — supporting his connection to Country, culture and ancestors, in ways that were guided by what mattered most to him.
Jarrah’s people have maintained a deep and enduring connection to Barkindji Country along the Barka (Darling River) for thousands of years. Through community networks, a call was shared to help locate a wedgetail eagle feather - Jarrah's totem.
With care, guidance and respect, soil from the Menindee Lakes and native plants were also sent to Jarrah, allowing him to feel Country in his hands and remain connected while away from home.
These cultural connections offered grounding, strength and a sense of belonging — reminding Jarrah that he was held by Country, culture and community during this time.

24/02/2026

🌿 Step into a role that makes a real difference — we’re hiring!
We’re growing our team and inviting passionate, community-minded people to join us in supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the Darling Downs.

This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to work alongside community, build strong relationships, and contribute to meaningful, lasting change. If you’re someone who values connection, culture, and creating positive impact, we’d love to connect with you.

🤍 Together, we can walk the path of stronger outcomes for our mob.
▪️Senior Educator, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Toowoomba - https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-DD2602676364
▪️Clinical Midwife - Boomagam Caring, First Nations, Toowoomba - https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=15550&in_jnCounter=223121373

20/02/2026

🌿 You’re Invited | National Close the Gap Day 2026 🌿

Join us for a vibrant, family-friendly day as we come together to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equity in our community.

📅 Thursday 19 March 2026
⏰ 10am – 2pm
📍 Dalby Hospital, Hospital Road

Enjoy a full day of connection, culture and community, featuring:
✨ Traditional dancers
🎶 Live music
🧠 Interactive workshops
🛍 Market precinct & Health and Wellness Hub
🗣 Guest speakers
🔥 Elders Lounge
🍴 BBQ
🎨 Children’s activities
…and much more!

This is a meaningful opportunity to listen, learn, connect and stand together for better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

📩 For more information, contact Jaimie McMillan
📞 0458 804 512 | ✉️ ddh-atsiprojects@health.qld.gov.au

👉 Save the date and help spread the word!

17/02/2026

🧡 Let’s Have a Yarn 🧡

Your voice matters. Whether you’ve had a great experience, have a concern, or a suggestion about your health care, we want to hear from you.

Darling Downs Health is committed to listening and learning from our community to help make our services stronger, safer, and more welcoming for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

You can share your feedback by scanning the QR code or visiting:
👉 https://www.darlingdowns.health.qld.gov.au/.../give-feedback

It can be a complaint, compliment, or a suggestion. Every yarn helps us improve the way we support our mob across the region.

🤝 Let’s talk. Let’s listen. Let’s build better health together.

16/02/2026

🌿 STALLHOLDERS WANTED | CLOSE THE GAP DAY 2026 – DALBY 🌿

We’re calling on health, wellbeing, cultural and community vendors to be part of Close the Gap Day 2026, proudly hosted by Darling Downs Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.

📅 Thursday 19 March 2026
📍 Dalby Hospital Grounds

We’re looking for stallholders who offer:
✨ Health & wellness services
✨ Community programs & support services
✨ Allied health
✨ Cultural practitioners
✨ Local artisans & handmade creators

This will be a vibrant, family-friendly community day, celebrating culture, connection and culturally safe care, featuring:
🔥 Fire Department demonstrations
💃 Cultural dance workshops
🧶 Yarning circles & weaving
🎨 Kids art activities
🎶 Live music
🍽 Free lunch for attendees

If your service or business aligns with health, wellbeing, culture or community connection, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with families, share your work, and be part of a meaningful event.

👉 Interested in holding a stall?
Please complete the vendor application form here:
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/AHCHChGh9K

Let’s come together, celebrate culture and continue working toward closing the gap 🤍

14/02/2026

Walking together in strong spirits 🤍

Su***de alertness is about looking out for one another — our families, our friends, our mob.

Darling Downs Health invites community to come together for a Su***de Alertness: Walking Together in Strong Spirits Yarning Session. This is a safe, supportive space to yarn about noticing when someone might be struggling, listening with care, and knowing where to find help — together.

This session is grounded in connection, respect, and the understanding that wellbeing is about spirit, body and community.

🗓 26 February 2026
🕙 10:00 – 11:30am
📍 Indigenous Knowledge Centre / Library

Facilitated through the Sit, Talk and Yarn (STaY) Program.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact:
📞 Adriana: 0484 726 375
📞 Karis: 0439 283 650

Because no one should have to carry things alone. We walk together. 🤍

13/02/2026

We’re proud to congratulate Wulli Wulli artist Arabella Walker, who has been appointed to create the landmark façade artwork for the new Toowoomba Hospital.

Arabella’s concept, Healing with Country, is deeply grounded in the Darling Downs landscape, drawing on plant knowledge and cultural stories to honour connection to Country. Featuring the gum tree, emu bush and sandalwood, the design reflects cleansing, strength, resilience and spiritual wellbeing.

This powerful artwork will help create a welcoming, culturally grounded arrival experience for patients, families and staff, and stands as a lasting acknowledgement of Country, culture and community at the heart of the new hospital.

Congratulations, Arabella, an incredible achievement and a proud moment for you, your mob and our region.

You can read more about Arabella Walker here.

Wulli Wulli artist Arabella Walker has been chosen to create the landmark facade artwork for the new Toowoomba Hospital, marking one of the region’s most prominent and culturally significant public art commissions.

12/02/2026

💼Exciting opportunities. Meaningful impact. Your next chapter starts here. We’re hiring!

Come and be part of a team working with and for our mob. We’re looking for passionate people who care about community wellbeing, strong relationships, and creating positive change across the Darling Downs.

If you want a role where your voice matters, your lived experience is valued, and your work helps strengthen outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, we’d love to hear from you. 🤝💛Together, we can walk alongside community and make a meaningful difference.
▪️Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service Support Officer, Toowoomba - https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-DD2601674536
▪️Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker, Toowoomba - https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-DD2602675102

27/01/2026

As the temperature rises across the state, look after yourself and others. ☀️
Severe heat and heatwaves, which are three or more days of high maximum temperatures, can be deadly. 🥵
To keep safe and cool, remember to:
💧 drink 2 to 3 litres of water a day at regular intervals
📱 check in on loved ones regularly (especially the elderly and pregnant women)
🏃 avoid heavy exercise during the hottest parts of the day
🌬️ seek air conditioning, or stay in a cool environment
😎 slip, slop, slap, seek and slide if you're spending time outside.
If you or anyone else shows signs of heat-related illness, call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) for advice, or visit your doctor. If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
For tips on staying safe in the heat, visit https://www.qld.gov.au/health/staying-healthy/environmental/heatsafe/how-to-keep-cool
Get updates from the Queensland Bureau of Meteorology

23/01/2026

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: A measles alert has been issued for people who visited the following locations at the following times.
These locations pose no ongoing risk, but people who were at these locations at these times should be on the lookout for measles symptoms.
Measles can be a serious illness and is highly infectious.
The potential exposure areas include Toowoomba and the Brisbane Airport, with specific locations and times below:
📍Brisbane Airport (International arrival terminal)
👉 Thursday 15 January – 7.20pm – 9.00pm
📍Toowoomba Medical and Dental Centre (including Urgent Care Clinic), 261-269 James Street
👉Tuesday 20 January – 7.30am – 9.35am
Measles usually starts as a flu-like illness with symptoms that include:
🤒fever
😴tiredness
🥵blotchy rash that spreads from head/face to rest of body
🤧severe cough
👀red/sore eyes
👃🏼runny nose
👄white spots in the mouth
Although the most well-known symptom of measles is a blotchy red rash, this is not usually the first symptom. Measles symptoms may appear 7–18 days after exposure, typically around day 10.
If you were at the above locations at the listed dates and times, please look out for symptoms.
If you develop symptoms, phone your doctor to arrange testing or call 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84) for advice. Avoid public spaces to prevent further transmission.
Vaccination is the most effective protection against measles. The MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine is free and available through GPs and participating community pharmacies.
For more info:🔎https://loom.ly/WGQVXgQ

20/01/2026

🌿 Step into a role that makes a real difference — we’re hiring!
We’re growing our team and inviting passionate, community-minded people to join us in supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the Darling Downs.

This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to work alongside community, build strong relationships, and contribute to meaningful, lasting change. If you’re someone who values connection, culture, and creating positive impact, we’d love to connect with you.

🤍 Together, we can walk the path of stronger outcomes for our mob.
▪️Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker, Toowoomba - https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-DD2601672849
▪️Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Trainee, Cherbourg - https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-DD2601673473
▪️Advanced Workforce Officer (First Nations Projects), Multiple - https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-DD2512672136