TAIHS Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service, a community controlled health organisation

Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service, a community-controlled health organisation

Our History
TAIHS was established in 1974. At that time, it was the fourth Aboriginal community controlled health service (ACCHS) established in Australia, and was part of the wider move for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to take control of the delivery of health care services in their communities. Today, our strategic plan is determined by our Board of Directors comprising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from across the region. TAIHS’s organisational mission and vision statements demonstrate a commitment to providing holistic and culturally appropriate health services, underpinned by a philosophy of community participation, and a strong focus on care and service coordination. Our Purpose
Lead the way in providing accessible, integrated health and social support services to our people so that they can live healthier, stronger, and longer lives, preserving our oldest surviving culture for future generations.

Dear Member,This is to invite you to attend the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Townsville Aboriginal and Torres Stra...
11/11/2025

Dear Member,
This is to invite you to attend the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Townsville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for health Services (ICN 7681).
The details of this meeting are as follows:
Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Place: 16 Peel Street, GARBUTT Qld.
**Light refreshments will be available at the AGM**
There are x2 vacant Board Director positions and all interested parties are invited to apply
Details and Nomination form can be located on the TAIHS Website clicking the link below and must be submitted by 4.00pm Thursday 20 November 2025.
https://taihs.net.au/taihs-members-notice-2/

Dear Member,

This is to invite you to attend the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Townsville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for health Services (ICN 7681).

The details of this meeting are as follows:

Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Place: 16 Peel Street, GARBUTT Qld.

**Light refreshments will be available at the AGM**

There are x2 vacant Board Director positions and all interested parties are invited to apply

Details and Nomination form can be located on the TAIHS Website clicking the link below and must be submitted by 4.00pm Thursday 20 November 2025.

https://taihs.net.au/taihs-members-notice-2/

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 ...
11/11/2025

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
Lest we forget

Exciting news! We’ve been awarded an Australia Post Community Grant towards Artful Wellbeing. With this funding, we’ll b...
04/11/2025

Exciting news! We’ve been awarded an Australia Post Community Grant towards Artful Wellbeing.

With this funding, we’ll be able to assist our patients in a culturally safe environment to connect with others and participate in healthy activities.

SEWB is excited to host an open day on Monday the 10th of November from 10 am to 1pm. We welcome a chance to share about the program, which activity you may be interested in and your feedback.

This series of activities will strengthen participants, and their connections to enhance social and emotional wellbeing.

We’re proud to be one of many organisations delivering mental wellbeing across Australia, one project at a time.

Dear Member,This is to invite you to attend the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Townsville Aboriginal and Torres Stra...
04/11/2025

Dear Member,

This is to invite you to attend the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Townsville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for health Services (ICN 7681).

The details of this meeting are as follows:

Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Place: 16 Peel Street, GARBUTT Qld.

**Light refreshments will be available at the AGM**

There are x2 vacant Board Director positions and all interested parties are invited to apply

Details and Nomination form can be located on the TAIHS Website clicking the link below and must be submitted by 4.00pm Thursday 20 November 2025.

https://taihs.net.au/taihs-members-notice-2/

Our PHC staff supported Bunnings at Domain at their Community Halloween event. It was deadly to witness such fantastic i...
30/10/2025

Our PHC staff supported Bunnings at Domain at their Community Halloween event. It was deadly to witness such fantastic interaction with the community.

Everyone arrived in their spookiest costumes, from witches and wizards to ghosts and ghouls, which truly added to the festive atmosphere of the day.

The event offered a range of enjoyable activities that thrilled both kids and adults. Our staff members loved engaging with the community, spreading smiles and laughter.

We extend our gratitude to Bunnings for organising such a wonderful event and to everyone who participated, making it a memorable occasion. We eagerly anticipate more opportunities to connect and create cherished memories with our community in the future!

Exciting news! We’ve been awarded an Australia Post Community Grant towards Artfull Wellbeing. With this funding, we’ll ...
27/10/2025

Exciting news! We’ve been awarded an Australia Post Community Grant towards Artfull Wellbeing. With this funding, we’ll be able to assist our patients in a culturally safe environment to connect with others and participate in healthy activities. Our Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team will share more news in the coming days - so watch this space.

This series of activities will strengthen participants, and their connections to enhance social and emotional wellbeing. We’re proud to be one of many organisations delivering mental wellbeing across Australia, one project at a time.

Update for our Ingham ClientsIngham clients are welcome to schedule a telephone consultation with a General Practitioner...
27/10/2025

Update for our Ingham Clients

Ingham clients are welcome to schedule a telephone consultation with a General Practitioner in Garbutt until the Ingham Clinic resumes its Thursday sessions (the date will be announced soon).

For appointments, please call the TAIHS Main Clinic at 07 4759 4000.

23/10/2025
21/10/2025

Our First Ever Pool Party!

After hosting this event for many years in the Townsville Heat, we're excited to cool things down with our Kids Christmas Pool Party!
Thanks to our friends at **Kirwan Aquatic Centre**, we will be hiring the entire complex for this year's Kids Christmas Party.

***Important Information***
Please note that entry is limited, so arrive early to ensure you don't miss out.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please bring along the following items:
Drink bottles
Swimming togs
Swimming towel

We'll provide a water station for refilling bottles and a sunscreen station. If you or your child has allergies, we recommend bringing your preferred sunscreen.
The canteen will be open for purchasing items at your own expense.

Enjoy free entry, a complimentary sausage sizzle, and a variety of free activities!

🖤💛❤️ 𝐐𝐀𝐈𝐇𝐂 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 💚🤍💙𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 — 𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐇𝐒 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲:🔸 𝐃𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝐂𝐄...
18/10/2025

🖤💛❤️ 𝐐𝐀𝐈𝐇𝐂 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 💚🤍💙
𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 — 𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐇𝐒 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲:
🔸 𝐃𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝐂𝐄𝐎, 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 (𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐇𝐒)

You are invited to attend this year's Mental Health Forum.Keynote SpeakerProfessor Zoltan Sarnyai,Centre Head, Margaret ...
13/10/2025

You are invited to attend this year's Mental Health Forum.

Keynote Speaker

Professor Zoltan Sarnyai,

Centre Head, Margaret Roderick Centre for Mental Health Research, James Cook University will give an address entitled:

“Mental Health for All”

Professor Sarnyai will outline his research in Chronic Stress and Trauma and the effects upon individuals ,discuss the impacts of Mental Health in its wide variety.

Followed by:

Panel Discussion (with Question/Answer) with members of the community impacted or involved with Mental Health

1. Marianna Masiorski, North West Remote Health

2. Murray James, Principal Townsville State High School

3. Eden Steel, Teacher across Townsville schools.

4. Harry Pitt, Social and Emotional Wellbeing Manager TAIHS.

5. Florence Onus, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Healing Centre.

Additional Details
Age Suitability: Parental guidance under 15 years
Accessibility: Disability parking
Disability restroom
Food - Gluten free options
Nappy changing facilities
Wheelchair accessible venue
Wheelchair seating available

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, come along and support Aunty Ros and her awesome crewIt’s events lik...
10/10/2025

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, come along and support Aunty Ros and her awesome crew

It’s events like this that keep culture alive within the community come along and support 😌

This will be a deadly weekend
🪃👣🖤💛♥️💙🤍💚👣🪃

Address

57-59 Gorden Street, Garbutt
Townsville, QLD
4814

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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Welcome to TAIHS

TAIHS is committed to working in accordance with the following values to achieve our strategic vision: Working in partnership with our community to support empowerment and self-determination. Adopting a culturally appropriate and holistic approach to addressing the health and well being needs of our clients. Providing high quality, evidence based care to achieve the best outcomes for our clients. Striving for levels of excellence that meet and exceed community expectations. Being accountable to our stakeholders by delivering on our commitments and maintaining the highest professional standards in service delivery and ethical practice. Developing a learning organisation that supports the development of staff, teamwork and embraces positive change. Upholding our organisational integrity– we value honesty, professionalism and respect in all that we do.