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Health is more than just a doctor’s visit 💛At Darling Downs Health, we recognise that for Aboriginal and Torres Strait I...
20/04/2026

Health is more than just a doctor’s visit 💛

At Darling Downs Health, we recognise that for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, health is about the whole person — mind, body, spirit, family and culture.

We are committed to improving Health Equity by creating a health system where our mob feel safe, respected and heard when accessing care. This means walking alongside community, listening to your voice, and making sure services support not just your physical health, but your social, emotional and cultural wellbeing too. 🌿

Whether it’s attending an appointment, connecting with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker, or bringing your family along for support — your experience matters.

Together, we’re working towards a future where everyone can access care that is culturally safe, responsive and centred around community. 🤝

20/04/2026

💉✨ Strong mob, strong community!

We’re here today at the Tackle Flu Clinic — come down, have a yarn and protect yourself this flu season. 💛

👉 Open until 5pm today
📍 St Patrick’s Cathedral, Neil Street, Toowoomba

No bookings needed — just walk in! 💪🏽

💉 Tackle the flu, before it tackles you!The flu can spread quickly through our families and communities — but together, ...
19/04/2026

💉 Tackle the flu, before it tackles you!

The flu can spread quickly through our families and communities — but together, we can help stop it in its tracks. 💛

Our teams are hitting the road and travelling across the Darling Downs to bring free flu vaccinations closer to our communities.

📍 First stop: Toowoomba
🗓️ 20 April

✔️ Free for all Queenslanders aged 6 months and over
✔️ Safe, quick and effective
✔️ Helps protect you, your family and our community

Getting your flu shot is one simple way to look after yourself and your mob this season. Bring your Medicare card along and keep an eye out for our teams as we visit communities across the region. 🤝

Let’s work together to keep our communities strong, healthy and protected this flu season. 🌿

💛 Let’s protect our mob 💛Syphilis cases are on the rise across Queensland including here in the Darling Downs regions an...
17/04/2026

💛 Let’s protect our mob 💛
Syphilis cases are on the rise across Queensland including here in the Darling Downs regions and now’s the time to look after ourselves and each other.

The tricky thing is, syphilis often has no symptoms, so people can feel totally fine and still not know they’ve got it. The good news is it’s easy to test for and completely treatable when found early.

✅ Get tested
✅ Get treated
✅ Get protected

A quick, confidential check helps keep you, your partner, and our babies safe too.
You can get tested at your local Aboriginal Medical Service, GP or sexual health clinic – no shame, no judgement, just support for mob.

💬 Let’s keep the yarn going and look after our community.
Strong choices = Strong mob. ✨

💛 Pregnant? You can now access care your way.Did you know you can now refer yourself for pregnancy care — no GP referral...
16/04/2026

💛 Pregnant? You can now access care your way.

Did you know you can now refer yourself for pregnancy care — no GP referral needed?

The new self-referral option makes it easier for women and families to connect with maternity services early and get the support they need for a healthy pregnancy.

Whether you’ve just found out you’re pregnant or you’re having trouble getting a GP appointment, you can now take that next step yourself — quickly and easily.

✨ Early care = stronger outcomes for you and your baby
✨ Connect with midwives, doctors, and support services
✨ Get the right care, at the right time

👉 Start your journey here:
https://www.pregnancycare.health.qld.gov.au/self-referral-form
Looking after yourself is the first step in looking after your bub. 💛

Hey Toowoomba Mob! You're first up for our Tackle flu clinics.Our deadly teams will be travelling across the region, off...
15/04/2026

Hey Toowoomba Mob! You're first up for our Tackle flu clinics.

Our deadly teams will be travelling across the region, offering free flu vaccinations with the first session to be held in Toowoomba on Monday, 20 April at St Patrick’s Cathedral, 123 Neil Street, Toowoomba, 9am–5pm.

Bring your Medicare card!

Getting your 2026 flu shot is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family! 👪

✅ Free for all Queenslanders aged six months and over
✅ Safe, quick and effective
✅ Helps stop the spread in the community

Let’s come together and tackle the flu in 2026 — because strong communities start with strong health. 💙

We're proud to have been named a 2026 Every Week Counts Collaborative Champion for outstanding work to improve maternity...
13/04/2026

We're proud to have been named a 2026 Every Week Counts Collaborative Champion for outstanding work to improve maternity care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families! 👶

The national recognition awarded by Every Week Collaborative, an initiative between Women’s Healthcare Australasia and the National Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance, was earned through continuing partnerships and culturally informed service redesign. 🤝

Among 44 participating health services across Australia, Darling Downs Health was one of four acknowledged as champions for their commitment to improving outcomes in key priority areas.

Darling Downs Health Assistant Director of Nursing and Midwifery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander First 2000 Days, Natalie Hobbs said the award acknowledges the importance of listening to community.

“Receiving this award is incredibly meaningful. It recognises the importance of creating maternity care that truly meets the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families,” Ms Hobbs said.

A key achievement has been the creation of a culturally safe, community‑designed feedback process after recognising that many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women did not have a platform where they felt heard in a way that reflected cultural preferences or communication styles.

Thank you to our staff for their leadership including Natalie Hobbs (2nd from left), Donna Milburn (third from left), Dr Jerome Mayers (centre) and Kiarna Brown (2nd from right). 🙏

Strong families. Strong communities. Strong health. 💛When our families are supported and our communities are connected, ...
13/04/2026

Strong families. Strong communities. Strong health. 💛

When our families are supported and our communities are connected, we create the foundation for better health and wellbeing for everyone.

Health isn’t just about hospitals or appointments — it’s about feeling strong in who we are, staying connected to culture, and supporting each other every day.

By looking after ourselves, we’re also looking after our families, our future, and our communities. 🤝

Let’s continue to walk together, uplift one another, and build healthier futures for our mob.

🌟 Your next opportunity starts hereReady to step into a role that truly makes a difference? Join a team driven by purpos...
13/04/2026

🌟 Your next opportunity starts here
Ready to step into a role that truly makes a difference? Join a team driven by purpose, connection, and positive impact across our communities.

We’re looking for passionate people who want more than just a job — people who want to create meaningful change where it matters most.

▪️Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Senior Health Practitioner, South Burnett - https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/.../QLD...
▪️Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advanced Health Worker - Sexual Health, South Burnett - https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/.../QLD...
▪️Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer, Toowoomba - https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-DD2604679772

💛 Introducing our new Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health ServicesWe’re proud to welcome Todd Willi...
10/04/2026

💛 Introducing our new Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services

We’re proud to welcome Todd Williams, a proud Koa Wakka Wakka man, as Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services at Darling Downs Health.

Todd brings a wealth of experience and strong leadership in advancing Health Equity and delivering culturally responsive care across our region. His journey reflects a deep commitment to improving outcomes for our mob and ensuring our communities are supported in ways that are respectful, safe and meaningful. 🤝

Before joining Darling Downs Health, Todd held key leadership roles including Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health, and Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health at the Darling Downs West Moreton Primary Health Network. He has also played an important role in community governance, including as Chairperson and founding member of Bi-Yanga, the Toowoomba Local Decision-Making Body.

Todd is passionate about mental wellbeing, person-centred care, and making sure our people receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. His leadership will continue to strengthen how we walk alongside community to deliver better health outcomes. 🌿

Please join us in welcoming Todd to the Darling Downs Health family.

Meet the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers!Darling Downs Health recently hosted ar...
08/04/2026

Meet the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers!

Darling Downs Health recently hosted around 20 Year 11 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school students for a tour of Toowoomba Hospital.

They got the chance to meet our staff and experience first-hand how a hospital operates, visiting areas including the kitchen, emergency department, oral health and pathology.

We heard how many of these students are excited to begin careers in health, with many interested in fields including paramedicine and nursing.

We hope these students will end up choosing a career in health and join us either through our First Nations cadet program or through more traditional pathways.

Let’s Have a Yarn 🧡Your voice matters. Whether you’ve had a great experience, have a concern, or a suggestion about your...
02/04/2026

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.

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