CheckUP Australia

CheckUP Australia 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.

Learn the ins and outs of the newest Child Safety Legislation Queensland's latest child safeguarding law, the Child Safe...
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 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

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

Regional Member Networking Event Highlights🔸 Thank you to our members, partners and stakeholders from Toowoomba and the ...
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




A happy farewell and Congratulations to Aunty Gail Wason!CheckUP would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations and ...
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!







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

On this day, we acknowledge Remembrance Day and honour the many Australians who have served and continue to serve for th...
11/11/2025

On this day, we acknowledge Remembrance Day and honour the many Australians who have served and continue to serve for their bravery, dedication, and sacrifice by taking a moment of silence at 11:00.

They shall grow not old,⁠
as we that are left grow old;⁠
Age shall not weary them,⁠
nor the years condemn.⁠
At the going down of the sun⁠
and in the morning⁠
We will remember them.⁠ ❤️
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In need of support? ⁠
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If you’re currently serving, a veteran, or part of their immediate family and need to talk, please consider reaching out to these support services:

Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling: A 24/7 service offering counselling and support for Australia’s military community and their families. Call 1800 011 046.

Mates4Mates: One of Australia’s leading charities providing physical, psychological, and social support for the Defence community. Learn more at www.mates4mates.org

💚 CheckUP proudly supported Awareness Foundation Walk for Awareness event held around Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge l...
07/11/2025

💚 CheckUP proudly supported Awareness Foundation Walk for Awareness event held around Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge last month.

💜 Over 2000 participants joined the walk during , and the CheckUP team united in support of mental health awareness and to honour the 9 lives lost to su***de each day in Australia.

💚 Team members also walked remotely in Cairns, Toowoomba and Gold Coast towards better mental health and to raise vital funds for frontline mental health services.

💜 Thank you to everyone who joined, donated, and supported the cause.

💚 To raise much-needed funds for mental health awareness, visit CheckUP's team page here: https://walkforawareness.org.au/page/CheckUPAustralia-68335295

💜 Check out images captured at Walk for Awareness 2025.

Living with double deficit dyslexia and short-term memory loss, Joshua Bamford manages 650+ staff across seven McDonald'...
03/11/2025

Living with double deficit dyslexia and short-term memory loss, Joshua Bamford manages 650+ staff across seven McDonald's restaurants in Toowoomba.

He's turned his own experience into action that's changing lives across regional Queensland.

What he's achieved:
✅ 65+ people with disability placed in meaningful jobs
✅ Founded Queensland's first Disability Employment Taskforce under WorkForce Australia
✅ Created employment pathways for refugees, First Nations youth, and overlooked jobseekers

His approach? Recruit genuine people for genuine jobs. Judge on merit. Make adjustments. Treat inclusion as the norm, not the exception.

Hear Joshua share practical strategies for inclusive hiring that works in real businesses.

QPHCN Disability Action Week Event
📍 Attend in person or stream online
♿ Auslan interpreters and quiet space available

MC’d by Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM

Register for in-person or online here: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-qphcn-disability-action-week?_gl=1*1x061c2*_gcl_au*MTMwNDgyNTE3NS4xNzU2ODc1ODA5*_ga*MTkzNTA1NjQzMi4xNzQ4OTk3NTc0*_ga_LHKW5FR9N6*czE3NjIxMjUxNzgkbzEzMiRnMSR0MTc2MjEyNTg1OCRqNTMkbDAkaDA.

Whether you're managing a condition or trying to prevent one, the Rural Primary Health Service (RPHS) is here to help. 👉...
31/10/2025

Whether you're managing a condition or trying to prevent one, the Rural Primary Health Service (RPHS) is here to help.

👉 FREE allied health sessions are available to eligible patients in regional and remote areas.

Take the first step—chat with your local health provider today.

👉 Learn more about RPHS > https://checkup.org.au/rural-primary-health-service/

🛣 On the road with Ed Mosby: Supporting rural mental health in Queensland🌏 As World Mental Health Awareness 2025 wraps u...
28/10/2025

🛣 On the road with Ed Mosby: Supporting rural mental health in Queensland

🌏 As World Mental Health Awareness 2025 wraps up on 31 October, we invite you to read about CheckUP health provider and psychologist Ed Mosby.

🔸 For Ed, rural Queensland isn’t just a destination; it’s a community he holds close. As CEO and senior psychologist at Wakai Waian Healing, Ed leads regular peer support sessions and provides one-on-one check-ins, offering vital mental health support to healthcare professionals. His work helps reduce stress and prevent burnout, especially in remote areas where formal mental health services are limited.

Discover Ed’s journey and the impact of Wakai Waian Healing by reading the full article here: www.ruralhealth.org.au/partyline/on-the-road-with-ed-mosby-supporting-rural-mental-health-in-queensland

💚 Thank you, Ed, for your ongoing commitment to rural mental health, and thank you, Partyline, for the feature! 💚







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20/10/2025

A huge shoutout to all the health providers in our outreach network. 👏

You travel to remote communities. You build relationships that span years.

You make sure distance doesn't stop people from getting the care they need.

Thank you for being the heart of healthcare closer to home.

Learn more about Outreach here: https://checkup.org.au/what-we-do/health-services/outreach-programs/

Just because you live in a small town doesn’t mean you should miss out on quality care.The Rural Primary Health Service ...
17/10/2025

Just because you live in a small town doesn’t mean you should miss out on quality care.

The Rural Primary Health Service (RPHS) brings extra health services to rural and remote communities—at no cost to eligible patients.

Ask your local clinic if RPHS is available near you!

Learn more about RPHS > https://checkup.org.au/rural-primary-health-service/

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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/