Manngoor Dja Aboriginal health services began the rollout of its innovative Mob Pod with an opening at its Family Hub Clinic in Gympie. Held on Close the Gap Day, 20 March 2025, the community-led mobile health innovation addressed longstanding issues of health system access for outlying towns in the Sunshine Coast and Gympie regions.
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Manngoor Dja proudly hosted two community-focused Close the Gap Day celebrations on the Sunshine Coast and in Gympie, bringing communities together to raise awareness for health equality. The Sunshine Coast event, held at the Nambour Crushers Club, was a fun filled gathering with activities, stalls, food, and entertainment. Community members came together in strong numbers to support the cause and enjoy the day.
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QAIHC Members voted for a new Board of Directors at the June AGM, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s leadership journey. Eligible voters selected leaders to advance the Queensland ACCHO sector, to advocate for community priorities and drive forward health equity. The newly elected Board brings a strong mix of experience, cultural knowledge, and community connection to guide QAIHC’s strategic direction into the future.
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At just ten years old, Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts was forcibly removed — stolen — from her family, community and kinship systems. After eight years in various out-of-home care placements, Vanessa fled the system, reconnected with kin and returned to country for the very first time. Only then did she begin to heal.
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WINNER OF THE DAISY UTEMORRAH AWARD Getting Dusty is the much-anticipated sequel to Jared Thomas’...
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Sector Leader Magazine is published by the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC).
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