Women and girls in Gimuy/Cairns south now have access to a dedicated space for integrated health and wellbeing services with the launch of The Jalbu Health Hub. Designed to deliver essential, culturally sensitive health care, the hub caters to women and girls of all ages and backgrounds, addressing a wide range of needs.
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Minjil dancers performing a traditional Welcome to Country dance in Gimuy/Cairns. The three dancers are dressed in black attire with orange ochre patterns, and their bodies are painted with white ceremonial designs. They hold white feather fans and are captured mid-movement in a forward-bending pose. A woman in the background group wears a vibrant green floral dress, and there is a podium with Aboriginal artwork and microphones nearby, indicating an official event. The performance takes place in front of a glass-walled building, reflecting the audience and natural surroundings.
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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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The QAIHC Statewide Members Conference 2025 was filled with bold ideas, engaging discussions, and a shared commitment to self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Queensland. Held from 3-4 June 2025 at the Pullman King George Square in Meanjin/Brisbane, the conference’s theme Real in Queensland focused on real reform, real investment and real outcomes.
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QAIHC has been on an incredible journey over the past two months, engaging with 20 Members across Queensland as part of its Member Engagement Roadshow. This initiative will help shape QAIHC’s Operational Plan for QAIHC’s Ten-Year Blueprint 2024–2034 — a 10-year vision for the future of Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health organisation (ACCHO) sector.
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Sector Leader Magazine is published by the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC).
We welcome submissions from our Members, Associates and Affiliates on the great work being undertaken within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organisation Sector.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that this publication may contain images or names of people who have passed away.
