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06/11/2025

🌿 Youth Mental Health First Aid Training – Toowoomba 🌿
Are you passionate about supporting young people in your community?

Join us for a free, face-to-face Youth Mental Health First Aid course at Baillie Henderson Hospital, Toowoomba, facilitated by Registered Nurse Bruce Kelly.

🗓️ Dates: 28 November & 5 December 2025
🕗 Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm
💰 Cost: FREE
📍 Venue: Toowoomba Baillie Henderson Hospital

This training is designed for anyone working with or caring for youth — teachers, parents, carers, youth workers, community members — and is open to everyone in the community.

🎓 Professional Development: Participants will receive 14 hours of PD points, making it a valuable opportunity for both personal and professional growth.

☕ Morning and afternoon tea provided (biscuits, tea, and coffee).
🥪 Please bring your own lunch — or visit the nearby bakery if you’d like to buy lunch.

Don’t miss this chance to build confidence and practical skills to support the mental wellbeing of young people.

📞 For more information, contact Bruce Kelly on 0460 020 761 or Email: bruce.kelly@health.qld.gov.au

03/10/2025

🌸 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🌸

Taking care of yourself means you can take care of your family. 💗

✨ Did you know?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women aged 50 to 74 are encouraged to have a free breast screen every 2 years. Screening can find breast cancer early, before you notice any signs.

You’re not alone on this journey. Local health workers can help you book an appointment, yarn with you about the process, and support you every step of the way.

📞 Call 13 20 50 or visit 👉 breastscreen.qld.gov.au
to book your free breast screen.

Let’s stand together this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Wear pink, share the message, and remind the deadly women in your life to put themselves first too. 💖

02/10/2025

🌿 Save The Date! 🌿

✨ Kobi Connection Day is happening soon, and you don’t want to miss it!

📅 Friday, 10th October 2025
🕙 10am – 2pm
📍 Kobi Place, Baillie Henderson Hospital (Crn Hogg & Tor Street, Toowoomba)

Join us for a day of connection, culture, and community as we bring mob together to meet our team and connect with our Sexual Assault and Sexual Health Services.

💨 Traditional Smoking Ceremony
🔥 Free BBQ
🎁 Giveaways
❤️ The official unveiling of the Kobi Place Red Bench

This is a free community event – and everyone is welcome! 🙌

👉 Interested stallholders or for more info contact: sass@health.qld.gov.au

Let’s come together, yarn, share, and connect 💬🌏

24/09/2025

✨ You’re Invited! ✨

Join us as we officially launch the Darling Downs Health – Health Equity Strategy 2025–2028 🎉

📍 Location: St. Patrick’s Cathedral Function Centre, 123 Neil Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350
📅 Date: Monday, 13 October 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00am – 11:00am (Official proceedings start at 10:00am)

This strategy represents our shared commitment to creating better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the Darling Downs. It’s a time to come together, celebrate community voices, and look forward to the next steps in strengthening health equity for all. 🌿💜

👉 Please RSVP by Friday, 26 September 2025 by scanning the QR code on the invite or clicking here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=CLBlC9eVvEq6_D_8IMA5wHPhPvKH2RBApKzHBif2d01UQlI4NksyVTFPREtRT0RKWkxPMzBWUzZEMi4u

For more information, contact:
📧 DDH-ATSIProjects@health.qld.gov.au

📞 Tammy – 0447 634 756 or Jaimie – 0458 804 512

We look forward to sharing this special day with you! 💫

15/09/2025

🌿 You’re Invited! 🌿

We are proud to announce the official launch of the Health Equity Strategy 2025–2028.

📍 Location: St. Patrick’s Cathedral Function Centre
123 Neil Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350
📅 Date: Monday, 13 October 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30am – 11:00am

This strategy represents our ongoing commitment to improving health equity across the Darling Downs region. Join us as we come together to celebrate, connect, and take the next steps towards stronger, healthier communities.

👉 Please RSVP by scanning the QR code on the invite or by clicking the link below:
🔗 RSVP Here: https://forms.office.com/r/ZaTtdgcfea

For further information, please contact:
📧 Tammy.Stanton@health.qld.gov.au
| 📞 0447 634 756
📧 Jaimie.McMillan@health.qld.gov.au
| 📞 0458 804 512

Let’s walk this journey together towards equity in health for all. ✨

10/09/2025

Today is R U OK? Day 💛

Let’s come together and check in on our mob. A simple yarn, a cuppa, or just asking “Are you OK?” in your own way can make a big difference.

The R U OK - Stronger Together resources encourage mob to support their family, friends and colleagues who may be struggling with life.

👉 https://www.ruok.org.au/strongertogether
📞 Need support? Call 13 YARN (13 92 76) for 24/7 crisis support.

08/09/2025

Looking for your next job opportunity?
Don’t miss the Toowoomba Jobs Expo — your chance to meet local employers, recruiters, training providers and industry experts, all in one place. 💥
📅 Thursday 11 September, 2025
⏰ 9am to 3pm
📍 The Goods Shed, Toowoomba
🚍 Free parking at TAFE Queensland + free shuttle bus to the venue.
Whether you’re job-ready or just exploring your options, bring your resume - many employers will be offering on-the-spot interviews and hiring at the event!
Make your next career move happen. 🎁
Learn more 🔗 qld.gov.au/toowoomba-expo

05/09/2025

✨ CALLING ALL FIRST NATIONS ARTISTS! ✨

The Tackle Flu 2026 Artwork Competition is here!

Darling Downs Health is inviting First Nations artists with connections to the Darling Downs Health regions — including Toowoomba, South Burnett, Western Downs, Southern Downs, and South West — to design next year’s artwork for our Tackle Flu program.

Each year, the Tackle Flu program encourages our mob to stay strong, safe, and connected by protecting ourselves, our Elders, our children, our mums and bubs, and our community through the flu vaccination 💉❤️.

Your artwork will shine across:
👕 Tackle Flu shirts worn throughout our regions
📌 Posters, clinic displays & social media

💰 Winner takes home $1,400 prize money!

The artwork should capture protection, community, culture, and wellbeing — showing how vaccination keeps us strong together across generations.

📅 Key Dates:
ROIs close: 26 September 2025
Winner announced: 7 November 2025 🎉

To register your interest or need more info, contact Ash Taylor on 0418 921 469 or email your details to: DDH-ATSIProjects@health.qld.gov.au

Let your creativity tell the story of strength, culture, and connection. Be part of something deadly — enter the 2026 Tackle Flu Artwork Competition today!

19/08/2025

🌱 Do you have a little one under 5? 🌱

Our bub's are growing up strong, deadly, and connected – and we’re here to support you on that journey.

The Connecting2u program sends FREE text messages straight to your phone with tips and guidance on:
✨ Your child’s growth and development
✨ Supporting their learning and brain development
✨ Looking after yourself, your wellbeing and more.

These messages are simple, practical, and designed to help our mob give our jarjums the best start in life.

📲 Register now – scan the QR code on the image or visit: childrens.health.qld.gov.au/c2u

14/08/2025

If you or a loved one is in hospital and would like support, our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officers are here to help. We provide culturally safe support for patients, families and carers, including:

• Patient advocacy
• Cultural support
• Liaise with family and other support services
• Assist with discharge planning
• Referral to other services

Needing support or a yarn!

Contact our team:
Toowoomba – 0417 738 301 (7 days, 8am–12pm)
Dalby – 0455 499 914 (Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm)
Cherbourg – 0417 285 132 (Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm)
Kingaroy – 0409 672 017 (Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm)

Please save or share these details. For all emergencies, please call 000 or visit your nearest Emergency Department.

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