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CheckUP Board Update
We are pleased to announce following our recent Annual General Meeting, CheckUP welcomed two new Board Directors, Dr David Rowlands and Dr Tina Janamian. Jennifer Pouwer was also re-elected and is now the Deputy Chair of the CheckUP Board. Colin Duff was...
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CheckUP's Christmas Mingle
Thank you to all of our members and stakeholders who attended the Christmas Mingle! It was a great turn out and an excellent opportunity to celebrate the individual and collaborative achievements throughout 2019.
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CheckUP's last QPHCN for 2019
Today we hosted the last QPHCN meeting for 2019. Our speakers from IUIH, Department of Education, Queensland Health, Apunipima, Gidgee, Hear and Say and CheckUP discussed the work they are undertaking to pave the way to a brighter future for Aboriginal...
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CheckUP visits Papunya in the Northern Territory!
CheckUP’s Be Well Learn Well Business Lead, Elise Gorman and Deputy CEO Karen Hale-Robertson visited Papunya, (Northern Territory) in November to meet with the local school, community leaders and health service providers. The team travelled with...
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CheckUP secures further funding for CYO and GYO!
We are excited to announce that CheckUP has been funded by Queensland Health Workforce Strategy Branch to implement phase 3 of the Health Education to Employment Pathways project, following our coordination of phase 2. The project focus is on continuing...
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CheckUP attends the 2019 National RAP Conference
The 2019 National RAP Conference has come to a close. Feeling very privileged to have spent three days with over 400 people so committed and passionate about reconciliation. CheckUP is in the final stages of developing our Stretch RAP and the RAP...
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We meet with NTPHN and RHW to discuss the Outreach Management System
This week Outreach team members Aidan and Sulu are in Darwin meeting with Northern Territory PHN and Rural Health West to discuss the outreach programs and the development of the Outreach Management System (OMS).
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CheckUP participates in an Aboriginal cultural landscape walking tour
CheckUP participated in an Aboriginal cultural landscape walking tour around South Brisbane and West End today. The walk was led by two well-informed guides - Aboriginal scholar Alex Bond and Prof Paul Memmott from the Aboriginal Environments Research...
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CheckUP attends the Project Management Day of Service
Today CheckUP attended Project Management Institute’s Project Management Day of Service (PMDoS). We look forward to implementing the strategies that were discussed during the day. Thank you to our consultants Katherine and James for taking time out...
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CheckUP supports Loud Shirt Day
CheckUP staff members Debbie and Aidan are supporting Hear and Say’s Loud Shirt Day today. We are raising money to help give children who are deaf or hard of hearing access to support and the gift of speech. Head to the Loud Shirt Day website for...
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A special day for Windorah
Windorah was one of eighteen Central Western Queensland communities surveyed as part of the 2018 Central West Eye Health Mapping Project conducted by CheckUP’s Lachlan Rich.
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IUHI turns 10
Congratulations IUIH on 10 years of improving the health and well being of the indigenous community in south-east Queensland. CheckUP are proud to have attended the gala dinner held to honour this momentous occasion. Institute of Urban Indigenous Health...
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Fran presents about Tucka-Time
It was a full house at Fran’s presentation about Tucka-Time today at the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Education Qld State Conference in Townsville.
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Central West Health Expo
CheckUP’s Longreach based regional coordinator, Lachlan Rich discusses Central West health needs with North and West Remote Health’s Longreach Team Leader Jennifer Kirby and podiatrist Ellen McAfee. The Central West Health Expo which was held...
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CheckUP partners to improve mental health services in far western Queensland
For the first time in several years, the people of the Birdsville, Bedourie, Boulia and Windorah districts can access a visiting psychiatrist in their home communities.
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CheckUP participates in World Record attempt in Townsville for QMHW
Congratulations to our staff Fran, Trish and Glenda and 2,492 other Townsville locals who broke the world record this afternoon for the largest gathering ever of people wearing hi-vis! The event coincides with World Mental Health Day – with the aim...
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Mental Awareness Foundation's Walk for Awareness
Team CheckUP - Sandy, Gayle and Gus - participated in Mental Awareness Foundation’s Walk For Awareness this morning. Record numbers were in attendance for this very important cause! #TakeTime #QMHW
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Odd Socks Day
Today is Odd Socks Day and to help raise awareness about Grow Australia and their Odd Socks Day CheckUP staff and some of their children wore odd socks. Even staff who weren’t in the Brisbane office got involved and sent through pictures of their...
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CheckUP attends the Indigenous Eye Health Mapping Workshop
Earlier this week CheckUP's Indigenous Eye Health Coordinator, Tony Coburn, Indigenous Eye Health Mapping Coordinator for Far North Queensland, Tanya Morris, Outreach Regional Coordinator, Susan Dixon-Grover, and Eye & Ear Surgical Support...
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Men's Health Matters
The topic was “men’s health matters” today at the Beaudesert Freemason’s Lodge. CheckUP is excited and honoured to be partnering with Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland, to deliver 15 men’s health...
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Congratulations Community Information Support Services!
A huge congratulations to Brentyn and his team at Community Information Support Services for winning the 2019 Telstra Queensland Social Change Maker Award! https://www.mycommunitydirectory.com.au https://outreach.checkup.org.au
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CheckUP attends the Indigenous Allied Health Australia 2019 National Conference in Darwin
Josh, Elise and Mary-Anne are at the Indigenous Allied Health Australia 2019 National Conference in Darwin today and tomorrow. Be sure to stop by and have a chat about the work we’re undertaking in the NT and Qld.
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HEEP: Choose Your Own Health Career - website now live!
Health Education to Employment Pathways (HEEP) Project Choose Your Own Health Career - website now live! CheckUP’s HEEP Project team have now completed work on a new website to promote health career pathways for students and school leavers: Choose...
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CheckUP Board visit friends in Cairns and the Far North
CheckUP Board visit friends in Cairns and the Far North We would like to extend our gratitude to our friends in Cairns and Far North Queensland for welcoming members of the CheckUP Board and Executive Management Team earlier this month. A special thank...
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Tucka-Time: Vincent State School graduate final round
Tucka-Time: Vincent State School graduate final round Vincent State School students in Townsville graduated from their final Tucka-Time program last term, celebrating the conclusion of their third round of the nutrition and healthy lifestyle program which...
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Congratulations Accoras!
Congratulations to Rebecca Culverhouse and the Accoras team on the launch of their Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) this week. The art on the cover of their RAP was created by local artist Allan Ninyette and is titled Through Unity We Empower.
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NAIDOC Week Celebrations
This week the CheckUP staff went along to the Family Fun Day at Musgrave Park. The event brings the community together to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage. We enjoyed watching performances, checking out different arts,...
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Organisations unite to fast track surgery for Mackay kids who need it most
Organisations unite to fast track surgery for Mackay kids who need it most Fourteen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children received life-changing surgery for the management of ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions this week thanks to a partnership...
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My CheerUP packs brighten the day for kids facing ear surgery
Six Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children undergoing life-changing ear surgery at Ramsay Health’s Cairns Day Surgery this week received a My CheerUP pack to brighten their day. The packs, sponsored by Arrow Energy, contain information, activities, games and personal care items to support children living in rural and remote Queensland who are having surgery for the management of ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions.
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The CheckUP Forum - Call for Abstracts
The 2019 CheckUP Forum, on Friday 13 September, will focus on Quality Improvement and Safety – Patients, Processes and Providers. Our theme reflects Building Organisational Quality Improvement and Safety, enhancing healthcare for everyone. Improving the quality of services will not only improve patient safety and engagement, but reduce risk, and improve your organisation’s profile and reputation.
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Life changing cataract surgery for Yarrabah residents
"Today is a very special day for all of us" This week 14 residents from Yarrabah received life changing cataract surgery in Cairns. We were fortunate enough to have a yarn with two of the patients about what the surgery meant to them and how...
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Announcement: CheckUP and Arrow Energy Brighter Futures program join forces to CheerUP kids after ear surgery in rural and remote Queensland communities
4 April 2019 CheckUP are pleased to announce a new partnership following the awarding of a Brighter Futures Grant by Arrow Energy. The grant will provide funding to develop My CheerUP Packs for all children and young people in rural/remote Queensland who...
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CheckUP and Larter: working together for better health and wellbeing
CheckUP and Larter: working together for better health and wellbeing We are very excited to announce that CheckUP has today acquired a majority share in Larter, an established Australian-owned company, which provides consulting and education services to...
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Announcement: QCoal partners with CheckUP to provide more ENT surgeries for children in regional Queensland
11 March 2019 CheckUP are delighted to announce a new partnership following the awarding of a Community Growth Grant by the QCoal Foundation. The grant will provide funding to improve access to surgery for children and young people in rural/remote...
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Health Education to Employment Pathways (HEEP) Project
CheckUP was recently awarded funding from the Queensland Department of Health for a Health Education to Employment Pathways (HEEP) Project. The HEEP project will produce content for the development of an interactive website which will highlight vocational...
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North Queensland Ear and Hearing Project
North Queensland Ear and Hearing Project CheckUP recently welcomed Denise Newman to the team as the Ear Health Clinical Specialist Project Officer, based in The Torres Strait Islands, to facilitate the North Queensland Ear and Hearing Project, which has...
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Our Annual Report has been released
Our Annual Report for 2017-2018 was released at the CheckUP Annual General Meeting. The report documents highlights from the 2017-2018 financial year including our events, outreach programs, communications and networks. We hope you can take a little time to read through some of these highlights.
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Tucka-Time visits Bwgcolman Community School
CheckUP’s ‘Tucka-Time’ Coordinator, Mary-Anne Quilter, and Melena McKeown, CRRIH, visited Bwgcolman Community School, one of the 6 schools currently participating in the program. The Year 7 Home Economics class were keen to show off their cooking skills and increasing knowledge of healthy lifestyle options. It was a fun day had by all.
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Queensland Mental Health Week wrap up
This year’s Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) was one of the biggest in the country with a record number of events registered and a growing number of people talking about the importance of looking after mental health.
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IMPACT - The 20th Anniversary Edition
We are excited to announce that our 20th Anniversary Edition of IMPACT has been published! This edition reflects on the past 20 years but also highlights the great work we are currently involved in.
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A night 20 years in the making!
We would like to thank all of those people who came along to celebrate our milestone year. The evening was a huge success with many people contacting Ann Maree and staff thanking them for a great night.
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Tucka-Time heads to Palm Island
CheckUP Clinical Lead, Fran and Tucka-Time Coordinator, Mary Anne met with staff from Bwgcolman Community School yesterday. The school will be running the Tucka-Time program next term.
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CheckUP is coordinating this years Queensland Mental Health Week
CheckUP is excited to announce that we will be coordinating Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) this year in collaboration with many partner organisations!
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This will make a whole world of difference
Recently CheckUP Regional Coordinator, Nelson Lee accompanied Outreach ENT Surgeon, Dr Tuan Pham as he delivered much needed surgery to patients in Far North Queensland.
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS THE 2018 CHECKUP FORUM SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 22 JUNE 2018 The 2018 CheckUP Forum, on Friday 14 September at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, will focus on the theme Creating healthier communities – populations, patients, processes and providers. Our theme reflects the Quadruple Aim in Healthcare - improving population health, enhancing the patient experience, reducing costs and improving the work life of health care providers.
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CheckUP 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner - REGISTRATION OPEN
We would like to invite our members and stakeholders to join us in celebrating our significant milestone at CheckUP's 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner. The evening will highlight the journey that CheckUP and its board and staff have undertaken over the...
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CheckUP Forum - Registration NOW OPEN!
We are excited to announce that registration for this years' CheckUP Forum is now open! The 2018 CheckUP Forum, being held on Friday 14 September at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, will focus on the Quadruple Aim in Healthcare -...
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First GPLO Forum for 2018
Almost 40 GPLOs and support staff are at GPLO Forum 7 today at Victoria Park Function Centre. Always a great day with lots of ideas being exchanged.
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The BWLW team delivered their second visit to the Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy
The Be Well Learn Well team delivered their second visit to the Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy – Hopevale Campus on the 7th and 8th February. Teacher Ashleigh Domio says, “It’s great to have the BWLW team in the school to answer...
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Our first QPHCN Meeting for 2018
A great turn out at our first QPHCN meeting of the year. A big thank you to the Queensland Mental Health Commissioner, Ivan Frkovic, and Queensland Alliance for Mental Health CEO, Kris Trott, for very informative and passionate presentations about mental...
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Tucka-Time at Cunnamulla State School
Students in Years 8-10 from Cunnamulla State School took part in their fourth Tucka-Time session this week. On the menu was Pork Adobo. Upcoming sessions will include a supermarket tour and visits by a dietitian and psychologist, who will present...
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BWLW on the road again
The Be Well Learn Well team from Lifestyle Therapies and Training Solutions are on the road again, this time in Coen to deliver the school’s first Be Well Learn Well visit for the year. From left to right - Taylor Christensen (Occupational...
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Our first Be Well Learn Well Teacher Capacity Building workshop
Our first Be Well Learn Well Teacher Capacity Building workshop for 2018 was delivered last week. Gidgee Healing provided training to 30 Teachers and 4 Teacher Aids at Doomadgee State School. Participants were provided with strategies to better support...
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Our first visit for the Be Well Learn Well program for 2018
Our first visit for the Be Well Learn Well program for 2018. The allied health team from Lifestyle Therapies and Training Solutions provided health services to the students at the Hopevale Campus of Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy this week. From...
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Events Listing Life changing surgery for Yarrabah children
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Tucka-Time at Vintcent State School
Today children from Vincent State School in Townsville received their certificates for participating in the Tucka-Time program.
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Health in Focus 2017
One of Queenslands largest and most respected surveys of primary health care is now closed. The CheckUP Health in Focus survey is your opportunity to have your say about what is important to you. The survey provides an annual snapshot of primary health...
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Tucka-Time launches in Townsville
An exciting day for the kids at Vincent State School in Townsville this week as film crews and reporters from channels 7, 9 and WIN, and the Townsville Bulletin visited their school to document their Tucka-Time cooking session. The children's smiles...
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RU OK? Day
CheckUP Regional Coordinators, Susan and Tanya, took part in RU OK? activities in Townsville today. 1 in 5 Australians are living with a mental illness like anxiety, depression or a substance use disorder. As a society, we must be prepared to help those...
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The CheckUP Forum 2017
On September 8 CheckUP hosted its annual forum, in addition to a Rural Health Roundtable and the CheckUP Networking Dinner. Attendance numbers were high and we have been delighted with the positive feedback we have received so far. Thank you to everyone...
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Hearing Health in Mackay
12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids from Mackay had vital Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgery late last month thanks to an innovative collaboration between CheckUP, Mackay Mater Hospital and ENT surgeon Dr Luke Reid. The three organisations...
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Circle of Healing
Five year old Andrew Brimm has struggled to communicate for much of his short life. His mum Gennell (who is a mother of four) picked up on his problems early in the piece with her gut feeling validated by Playgroup workers and Mulungu’s (the local...
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ACT ENT
CheckUP Regional Coordinator-Far North Nelson Lee has been working closely with Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS) to provide Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialists to remote areas in Cape York where the need is high and the waiting lists...
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The Whole Child
Mum of six Crystel Poggioli runs a holistic paediatric occupational therapy service for kids living in the Atherton Tablelands, west of Cairns. Crystel’s business, The Whole Child, which has been funded by CheckUP for around five years is committed...
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Gluten Free Food Expo Returns to Brisbane in 2017
MasterChef cooking demonstrations, and keynote presentations
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QPHCN meeting - NDIS theme
Registration is now open for the next Queensland Primary Health Care Network (QPHCN) meeting being held at CheckUP on Wednesday 17 May starting at 10:00am. The theme of this meeting is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and we have speakers...
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Beyond the Clinic Collaboration in Coen
In the remote Cape York community of Coen, aged care staff drive around community every morning, picking up people from their homes to come and have breakfast at the St John Community Care Centre. In late 2016, Centre Coordinator Koi Njoroge (pictured),...
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Heart Week 2017 - 30 April - 6 May
Are you ready for Heart Week 2017? This year Heart Week is 30 April to 6 May, and we’ll be talking about the importance of diagnosing and treating high blood pressure. We want to encourage you and your colleagues to talk to your patients about blood...
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Never Knew Birds Could Sing
In late March, 11 kids from the remote communities of Hopevale and Wujal Wujal headed to Cairns as part of a group Ear, Nose and Throat surgery initiative organised by CheckUP, Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service and Coral Sea Ear, Nose and Throat...
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We Fly to Work!
Dr Jowita Kozlowska is an Advanced Trainee in General Medicine. Originally from Poland, Jowita studied in Germany before moving to Australia to work as a doctor. She was awarded a two year scholarship in General Medicine, enabling her to do a six months...
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2016 CheckUP Health in Focus Report released
The 2016 CheckUP Health in Focus report is now available to download. This annual survey provides a snapshot of the health care issues and trends impacting health providers and the general public in Queensland.
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Cape York kids get life-changing surgery
Cape York kids get life-changing surgery Twelve Cape York kids, supported by parents and carers, arrived in Cairns last week for life changing ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery in an initiative put together by CheckUP, Torres and Cape Hospital and Health...
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RAP Impact Measurement Report 2016 released
Today Reconciliation Australia released the latest results showing the success of the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) program. These results demonstrate how you, and all of our RAP partners, continue to contribute to a reconciled Australia. Across the...
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Rubena Andderson explains the Aboriginal Language Map to CheckUP Staff
Pictured: Rubena Anderson (centre right) with the Aboriginal Language Map and CheckUP staff. Pictured: Donna, Juliana, Aidan and Debbie at the CheckUP Staff Development Day. Rubena Anderson explains the Aboriginal Language Map to CheckUP Staff CheckUP...
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CheckUP attends Myriad Live
CheckUP attends Myriad Live Despite the atrocious weather last week, CheckUP's CEO Ann Maree Liddy and Business Lead David Millichap attended Myriad Live at the Powerhouse in New Farm where they heard about the latest technology and innovation ideas....
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Yarn Up Tok Blo Yumi Executive Retreat
Yarn Up Tok Blo Yumi Executive Retreat CheckUP's senior management along with a number of CheckUP member organisations recently attended the Workforce Council's Yarn Up Tok Blo Yumi Executive Retreat at Binna Burra. This two-day retreat allowed...
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Australia's First National Rural Health Commissioner:
The Champion of Regional and Rural Health Reform
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Cataract Surgery Blitz in Mt Isa - 13 October 2016
working collaboratively to make the cataract surgery happen.
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ENT surgery for 16 kids from the Cape
In collaboration with Torres and Cape HHS and Apunipima Cape York Health Council, the CheckUP outreach team have worked on delivering Ear, Nose and Throat surgery for 16 kids from Cape York. It was a real pleasure to be able to deliver the surgery over...
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Collaboration fast tracks ENT Surgery for Children
A collaboration between CheckUP, Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (HHS), and ENT surgeon Dr Sukhbir Ahluwalia with support from Apunipima Cape York Health Council, the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) and the Royal...
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CheckUP Members Current Job Vacancies
Keep abreast of vacant positions in Primary Healthcare on the CheckUP Job Board Visit the CheckUP Job Board to lists members job vacancies throughout Queensland. Visit /page/Im_Interested_In/Advertising_a_Position/ for all the latest listings.
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GPLO Network Planning Day stimulates robust conversation
CheckUP hosted the annual GPLO Network Annual Planning day today, with 30 GPs and health professionals from across the state attending to discuss big picture health strategies. Robust discussion and great networking occured to assist the network to work...
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Innovate RAP continues our Reconciliation journey
CheckUP would like to thank our members and stakeholders who attended the launch of our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. Your support of our reconciliation journey and our work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is greatly valued. Along...
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CheckUP hosts PHN focused QPHCN Meeting
Members from over 40 peak health bodies attended to hear about the progress of PHNs. The Queensland Primary Health Care Network (QPHCN) meeting on 18 May focused on what the PHNs have achieved in 12 months and what is planned for the coming 12 months -...
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CheckUP launches latest Health In Focus report.
7th annual report that checks the pulse on primary health services in Queensland.
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Health Provider Communication Service
CheckUP offers communication strategies suited to the Primary Health Care Sector. Visit our Communication Services page for further information and contact David Millichap to discuss the steps in tailoring a strategy to meet your needs. CheckUP Health...
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Service Integration and Referral Mapping Report
Creating better service linkages Many Queenslanders who experience mental health problems including alcohol and other drug issues have multiple needs. Some people access multiple services, for example health, housing, education, domestic and family...
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Roma at the eye of optical health
Making specialist health services more accessible
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CheckUP ENT surgery initiative makes an impact
AMAQ foundation helps fund Outreach services to help Sunshine Coast kids
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CheckUP Outreach say thank you to Dietitians
Dietitian Day 2016 - celebrating the achievements of dietitians Dietitian Connection is the one stop shop where dietitians can connect to all things dietetics, including connecting with other dietitians, exciting job opportunities, handy resources, new...
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Sight-saving Surgery in South West
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Much Needed Outreach Services in Ravenshoe
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RAPs are Making a Difference
The Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) program contributes to achieving reconciliation by developing relationships, respect and opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. RAPs help workplaces to facilitate understanding, promote...
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Cataract Surgery Blitz in South West Queensland
South West Queensland will have sight saving cataract surgery
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January edition of Conversations OUT NOW
2016 Events, Outreach Needs Assessment Survey, GPLOs and Training Available here
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View our Reflection Timeline
Scroll through our achievements, events and highlights from 2015.
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2016-17 Outreach Needs Assessment Survey
Reminder: closes 29 January, stakeholder input wanted.
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Join CheckUP Now and Extend the Benefits
Extended membership time, through to June 2017!
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Meet Our New Members
DD&WMPHN and Telehealth Networks Aust join CheckUP
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CheckUP Annual Report 2014-2015
Our Annual report highlighting the achievements during 2014-15
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Health in Focus - Report is now available!
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Our Annual Report 2013 - 2014 is now available!
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CheckUP Census 2013 Report Launched
Read more about the key issues and trends facing primary health care in Queensland.