JCU Central Queensland Centre for Rural and Remote Health

13/11/2025

12/11/2025

So nice to have Senator Anthony Chisholm visit with us JCU: James Cook University, Australia and Emerald Medical Group to see the UDRH building and students plans realised! Thank you for your support Senator Anthony Chisholm

05/11/2025

🌟 Emerald State High Awards Night 🌟

Our Director, Sabina Knight, had the pleasure of attending the Emerald State High School Awards Night this week. It was inspiring to see so many students recognised for their outstanding academic achievements! 👏

JCU: James Cook University, Australia was honoured to present the JCU Shield Awards and Rising Star Awardto the following exceptional students:

JCU Shield Awards:
🏅 Year 7: Leah Wells
🏅 Year 8: Alistair Sanson
🏅 Year 9: Areebah Ishaque
🏅 Year 10: Charlotte McEwan
🏅 Year 11: Indianna Elliott
🏅 Year 12: Bree McDowall

Rising Star Award:
🏅 Year 12: Franzes Barano

Congratulations to all award recipients — your hard work and commitment truly shine! 🌟🎓

04/11/2025

Big day today marking the beginning of Bidgerdii Community Health Service offering Indigenous Health checks and access to podiatry in Emerald Medical Group JCU: James Cook University, Australia delighted to support this critical service. Sunflowers are out to join the celebration.

03/11/2025

One Pan Chicken pasta

💎 COOKING UP GEMS 💎

A simple, delicious, and healthy pasta recipe inspired by the Gemfields community. Minimal prep, maximum flavour – perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!

This is a little snapshot of what the follow-along cooking videos that come with the Cooking Up Gems recipe book.

Like what you see?

Click the link below to check out our ‘Cooking Up Gemz’ recipe book.

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGyW8qMlBk/ynFX6z2ZZu2BAwH9suDVvw/view?utm_content=DAGyW8qMlBk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h0e478c6870

Our goal is to help you feel more confident cooking healthy, affordable meals at home. Along the way, we hope to build your awareness of how healthy eating can support your wellbeing and help prevent or manage health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and some cancers.

31/10/2025

We have been pleased to showcase our experience in rural and remote place based training education and research at today’s workshop co hosted by Regional Education Commissioner the Hon Fiona Nash and National Rural Health Commissioner Prof Jenny May AM. Thank you for the invitation - its been a great experience and so positively future focussed.

31/10/2025

🌿 What an inspiring night in Emerald! 🌿

Our community came together to enjoy some delicious food and celebrate the launch of our new Bowel Cancer Research Initiative, funded through the 2024 Partnerships for Cancer Research grant program.

Hosted by JCU CQCRRH, the evening brought together Elders, local families, health professionals, and researchers to share stories, knowledge, and hopes for a healthier future.

This project is all about co-designing culturally safe models of care with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Central Queensland. The research will be guided by Indigenous methodologies and community voices every step of the way.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and shared their wisdom. 💛

We’re excited to walk this journey together towards stronger, healthier communities.
JCU: James Cook University, Australia Bowel Cancer Australia

30/10/2025

🌟 Marist College Emerald Awards Night 🌟

We were proud to attend the Marist College Emerald Awards Night last night to present the JCU Shield Awards.

The JCU School Awards Program recognises outstanding students in Years 7–12 who:
🏅 Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement or progress in their studies
🤝 Show commitment to strengthening their community—especially in regional Australia
💪 Exhibit resilience and perseverance in their studies or extracurricular pursuits

Congratulations to this year’s recipients:
✨ Year 7: Mac Caruana
✨ Year 8: Erin Matusch
✨ Year 9: Georgina Phillis
✨ Year 10: Greta McGavin and Emma Flohr
✨ Year 11: Mikayla Bell

Well done to all the award winners on your dedication and achievements! 👏

23/10/2025

Ewen McPhee Wendy McPhee Sabina Knight showcasing our JCU: James Cook University, Australia place based work embedding the UDRH in Primary Care with Emerald Medical Group and the Interdisciplinary - Interprofessional student led clinics at RMA25 Perth

23/10/2025

Prof Ewen McPhee presenting his poster on leveraging AI for predictive analytics and risk assessment in rural general practice - a scoping review

21/10/2025

Congratulations Jess

21/10/2025

Our JCU: James Cook University, Australia Occupational Therapy students from the JCU Allied Health Clinic in Emerald attended the 6th Parkinson’s Support Group today to present on how occupational therapy can support people living with Parkinson’s. 🧠✨

The students shared practical tips and strategies to make everyday activities a little easier — from energy conservation and home safety to ways of maintaining independence and quality of life. They also talked about how OTs can work alongside other allied health professionals to support clients and their carers.

This group is a wonderful community initiative that provides a supportive space not only for people with Parkinson’s but also for their carers. 💚 The monthly meetings are a great way to connect, share experiences, learn new things, and offer each other encouragement.

A big thank you to Peter Bailey for inviting our students to speak and be part of such an inspiring group! 👏 Parkinson's QLD