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Amanda Griffiths joins CheckUP as Health Industry Skills Advisor

We are pleased to have welcomed Amanda Griffiths in the role of Health Industry Skills Advisor in Queensland.
Industry Workforce Advisors appointed

CheckUP has been contracted by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) to deliver the Industry Workforce Advisors initiative for the health industry. Industry Workforce Advisors have been established under the Good people. Good...
Director Elections 2022: Results

The CheckUP Board is pleased to advise that Dr Tina Janamian and Ms Jennifer Pouwer have been re-elected as Directors of the Company, each for a three-year term starting at the close of the 2022 Annual General Meeting on Friday 25 November. Dr Janamian is...
Launch of Annual Report and IMPACT magazine

It gives us great pleasure to advise that both CheckUP's Annual Report for 2021-2022 and the 9th edition of IMPACT magazine were officially launched at our Annual General Meeting on Friday 25 November. These publications are now available for you to...
Meet our team: Conor, multiprogram support business officer

Meet our Multiprogram Support Business Officer, Conor! Conor is a valued member of the Communications and Engagment team. He originally joined CheckUP back in 2018, playing a crucial role in supporting the coordination of Queensland Mental Health Week....
2022 Annual General Meeting

CheckUP’s 2022 Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 25 November 2022, at 4.30pm (AEST). Members may attend in person at the CheckUP offices or via a video conference link. All meeting details appear in the formal Notice of Meeting available...
Meet our team: Brianna Delacour

Brianna Delacour joined CheckUP as our North-North West Regional Coordinator in July and is working out of our Townsville office. Prior to joining CheckUP, Brianna spent six years working as an endorsed enrolled nurse in the Aboriginal Community...
Jacinta Perry joins CheckUP's new YIPEE Program

CheckUP recently commenced an exciting new project called the 'Youth Industry Partnerships for Education and Employment' project (YIPEE). Funded by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) the YIPEE project will be...
It's time for our Annual Photo Competition

CheckUP's Annual Photo Competition is back and we are looking for photos that capture the unique landscapes, communities, and people of Queensland and the Northern Territory! By submitting photos to CheckUP’s Annual Photo Competition, amateur...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Lead appointed

CheckUP is pleased to share that proud Warrgamay woman Lynette Anderson has been appointed as the organisation's first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Lead. The creation and funding of this position mark an important milestone for the...
Busy times for the Health Gateway to Industry Schools Program team
May 16, 2022
Terms two and three are by far the busiest months for the Health Gateway to Industry Schools Program (Gateway) team with most of our schools hosting Career Expos and information sessions for their students, families and local community members during...
Meet our team: Rachael Smith

Rachael Smith joined the CheckUP team in January 2022 as our Regional Coordinator for South West Queensland. Rachael has over 10 years of experience working in the health sector, working as a remedial massage therapist in Melbourne for several years, and...
New grant round responds to mental health needs of young Queenslanders

With a new school term starting today (19 April), organisations supporting young Queenslanders are being urged to apply for a new grant round supporting youth mental health. Individual grants of $500 or $1000 are available to eligible organisations to...
Grants available to support mental health events

Today (4 April 2022) a grant program totalling $100,000 has been launched to support Queensland Mental Health Week events that raise community awareness, foster belonging, and create connections. Queensland Mental Health Week will take place between 8-16...
Meet our team: Kat Murray

Based out of CheckUP’s Brisbane office, Kat Murray has worked at CheckUP since January 2008. Her primary role now involves being the project manager for schools and industry in the Metro North and the Sunshine Coast regions for our Health Gateway to...
Meet our team: Cassandra French

CheckUP’s Regional Coordinator for Central and Central West Queensland Cassandra French's passion for rural and remote health comes from her childhood, growing up in the Northern Territory. “Health has always been an area of interest of...
Escalation of PPE in Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

CheckUP has advised all outreach providers of the escalation of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements in Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS) clinical settings or settings where the HHS provides health services. The requirements...
Outreach services helping meet health needs in Northern Peninsula Area

Many communities in rural and remote Queensland, like those within the Northern Peninsula Area (NPA), don’t have easy access to health services. By increasing communities’ access to medical specialist, GP, and allied health services, through...
Meet our team: Susan Dixon-Grover

“No two days are the same,” says Susan Dixon-Grover about her role as Team Leader – Outreach. And, that’s saying something, as SDG has been working in outreach for nearly eight years. Based out of CheckUP’s Townsville office,...
Student helps future-proof allied health workforce

CheckUP is delighted to continue our long-standing support of Griffith University's Work Integrated Learning program, valuing the opportunity to play a role in supporting students who are eager to bring innovative approaches to our workplace....
Sabrina celebrates 15 years with CheckUP

Sabrina Kerr marked a significant milestone in 2021 – celebrating 15 years working at CheckUP! Sab, as she’s fondly known to her colleagues, has worked in the health sector for almost 20 years across a range of health areas and within all...
Meet our new Regional Coordinator Lynette Anderson

CheckUP was delighted to have Lynette Anderson join our team in September as the Regional Coordinator for North Queensland. Lynette is a proud Warrgamay woman, but now calls Townsville home. Having always worked in health, she has a natural drive to give...
Successful South West Queensland venture

CheckUP staff Tony Colburn, Cassie French and Tanya Morris ventured across South West Queensland in October 2021 for introductions and engagement opportunities. It was a successful trip, leading to further understanding on what is working well and...
Visit helps forge links in Longreach

CheckUP Regional Coordinator Cassie French was in Central West Queensland during October 2021, spending time in Longreach developing connections and discussing areas for improvement in health service delivery. “The visit was very useful for building...
CheckUP successfully hosts the inaugural Health Gateway to Industry Schools Forum
October 08, 2021
CheckUP recently hosted the inaugural Health Gateway to Industry Schools Forum. Thanks to the many delegates, exhibitors, presenters and Hon Di Farmer for attending the day.
QMHW grant recipients announced

Queensland Mental Health Week (9-17 October) is coming and it’s time to ‘Take time - for mental health’. In recognition of the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Queensland Mental Health Commission has increased its funding...
Queenslanders - it’s time! Have your say in one of the state’s largest healthcare surveys

All Queenslanders are invited to take part in CheckUP’s statewide healthcare survey, which opened today (Monday 20 September). The Health in Focus survey is available at www.checkup.org.au/hif and asks Queenslanders to share their experiences in...
Ear health mapping process identifies themes affecting local service delivery

An Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme Application to Rollover 2019-20 Underspends was approved in the latter half of the 2019-2020 financial year to provide ear and hearing health service and referral pathway mapping in 2020-21. The project...
Patient feedback process continues
July 19, 2021
CheckUP is grateful to all our providers who implemented patient feedback surveys as part of their service delivery process during the 2020-2021 service delivery year. The feedback we received from a wide range of services across the state has been...
Enter CheckUP's photo competition

It's time to get snapping because CheckUP's annual photo competiton is back! The competition is open to anyone and as with previous years the theme is 'Creating healthier communities' with two categories, 'Human interest' and...
Launch of new training course to improve access to mainstream health services

A new online training course aimed at improving access to mainstream health services for people with disabilities in regional, rural and remote Queensland will be launched by Queensland’s Australian of the Year, Dr Dinesh Palipana, during his...
Closing the Rockhampton eye gap

The vision of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients is now clearer and brighter thanks to monthly visits to the region from ophthalmologist Dr Louise Robinson. Dr Robinson, who is based on the Gold Coast, has visited Rockhampton Public...
Clearer vision in Woorabinda
May 19, 2021
From today (19 May), patients at the Woorabinda Multipurpose Health Service now have access to first class optometry equipment. Generous donations from the BHP Benefitting My Community program and CheckUP Australia have made this possible. Karen...
Supporting our providers to become child safe organisations

CheckUP is committed to promoting the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Below is how we are supporting providers in becoming a child safe organisation and what is involved. A one-off payment of $500.00 (ex GST) is available for each...
Creating a culturally appropriate, safe and welcoming facility

What is culturally safe or “culturally appropriate” environment? When thinking about what makes a facility or clinic welcoming or culturally safe, it is important to think not only about the visual aspect of a building, but to consider more...
CheckUP joins collaborative Deadly Ears clinic in Torres Strait
March 18, 2021
CheckUP joined HAP-EE Hearing Australia and Starlight Children's Foundation Australia in the Torres Strait Islands last week (8-11 March) for Deadly Ears clinics. The Deadly Ears team saw 57 children across four days and three different islands!...
Launch of staff wellbeing program, Shine
March 16, 2021
CheckUP launched our new workplace wellbeing program for employees, Shine, at a staff development day on 16 March. To develop Shine, a working group was formed (pictured below), and a staff needs assessment survey was undertaken, as were team based focus...
AHRSP service provider visits Papunya

Patches staff visited the small Aboriginal community of Papunya recently as part of our Allied Health in Remote Schools Project (AHRSP). Shweta Tanna (psychologist), Phoebe Mcoll (occupational therapist) and Donna Akbarri (speech pathologist and allied...
Screen. Connect. Communicate.

Research shows that every second person knows someone with a hearing loss, yet it can take up to 10 years for many of us to actually do something about it. From dialling into a Zoom call, to celebrating special occasions with friends or family, to...
2021 Queensland Mental Health Week announcement

CheckUP has been awarded the contract to coordinate Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) 2021. Having coordinated QMHW for the past three years, CheckUP are excited that we will be able to continue working with the Queensland Mental Health Commission and...
Access for All – Lights, Camera, Action!

Filming is now underway for the Access for All online training. Launching in July 2021, Access for All will provide an easy online training package for participants to work through highlighting solutions to overcoming the barriers people with a disability...
CheckUP director elections: Results

CheckUP are pleased to advise that the 2020 Director Elections have been finalised. The three available positions will be filled by Dr Tina Janamian, Dr David Rowlands, and Ms Merrilyn Strohfeldt. Dr Janamian and Dr Rowlands were appointed by the Board to...
Annual report for 2019-2020 released

CheckUP are pleased to advise that our annual report for 2019-2020 was released at the CheckUP Annual General Meeting on Friday and is now available for you to view online. The report showcases the wide range of activities undertaken by CheckUP during...
Advisory group chair named Qld Australian of the Year

CheckUP's advisory group chair for Access for All, Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM, has been named Queensland’s Australian of the Year for 2021. The doctors with disabilities advocate, who was the state's first quadriplegic doctor, was awarded the...
Patient reported measures September outcome report
October 29, 2020
Patient reported measures September outcome report Recently CheckUP has been developing system of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) and patient reported experience measures (PREMs) in order to help us to understand what matters most to patients...
Regional Health Partners
October 06, 2020
Regional Health Partners CheckUP are proud to be a member of the Regional Health Partners Chief Executive Forum, which has been expanded to cover a greater geographic area and includes wider health sector organisations, including Apunipima Cape York...
Disability Action Week: Journey towards accessibility and inclusion announced

CheckUP is proud to share that it is undergoing its own organisational transformation towards becoming more ‘disability aware’.
My See Clearer packs - a hit in far north Queensland
September 01, 2020
My See Clearer packs – a hit in far north Queensland In late 2019, CheckUP received funding from the Arrow Energy Brighter Futures program to develop My See Clearer packs for adults in rural and remote communities undergoing cataract surgery. Last...
Access for All Advisory Group established
August 28, 2020
With one in five people living with a disability in Australia, reducing the barriers to accessing mainstream health services is a priority for reducing health inequities. CheckUP is excited that the Access for All project is now well underway. Access for...
Introducing Queensland Mental Health Week 2020
April 30, 2020
Introducing Queensland Mental Health Week 2020 Continuing on from last year the theme will be Take time — for mental health, and the visual identity has been developed using the artwork Communicate through our strengths by Aboriginal artist Ailsa...
Healthy Hustle: Just what the doctor ordered
April 30, 2020
Healthy Hustle: Just what the doctor ordered CheckUP’s Townsville hub have been working hard on tackling chronic disease through a physical activity and nutrition project, which addresses the disparity in physical activity and nutrition between...
NDIS Access for All Project
April 23, 2020
NDIS Access for All Project CheckUP has received funding to develop and deliver resources and training to health professionals in regional, rural and remote communities in Queensland with the aim of improving access for people with a disability to...
CheckUP's new initiatives
April 09, 2020
With the addition of new staff members comes the addition of new initiatives. We would like to showcase two new initiatives that CheckUP will be leading over the coming years and introduce you to the staff who will be leading these projects. Gateway to...
CheckUP welcomes new staff
April 08, 2020
During these uncertain times CheckUP is pleased to announce that not only have we maintained our current staff cohort, we have also recently employed five new staff members. Our new staff members are based in our Brisbane and Townsville offices. They are...
Temporary closure of CheckUP offices from 27 March 2020
March 27, 2020
In line with recommendations from the Australian Government and in order to limit the spread of COVID-19, our Executive Management team and Board have decided to temporarily close all CheckUP offices from Friday 27 March 2020. We will remain open for...
It's been a busy month for Men's Health Matters

CheckUP staff have had a busy month assisting with the Men's Health Matters workshops being held across Queensland. We would like to thank our facilitators and all of those who attended the workshops in Yungaburra, Cairns, Tully, Gympie, Maryborough,...
Did you miss our first QPHCN meeting? Catch up here!
February 27, 2020
Our first QPHCN for 2020 was held on 27 February 2020 with 55 people in attendance. The topic of Health and Wellbeing was covered with presentations from health+wellbeing Queensland, University of Queensland, Relationships Australia, My Health for Life...
CheckUP to deliver a new project - Access for All
February 24, 2020
We are excited to announce that we have successfully secured funding from NDIS - Information Linkages and Capacity (ILC) to deliver a new project called Access for All. The ‘Access for All’ project will reduce barriers and inequities for rural...
CheckUP visits Aunty Venus
February 03, 2020
In 2016 we met Aunty Venus Rabbitt at Craicchs following her cataract surgery. We purchased her painting "Kangaroo Dreaming" which we used for the cover of our Innovate RAP. Fast forward four years and we caught up with Aunty Venus again...
Men's Health Matters in Yeppoon
February 01, 2020
Another informative Men’s Health Matters session at Yeppoon Freemasons Centre this afternoon. Thanks to our trainer Rudy, our host Phil, staff member Sam, and the 16 men who attended to learn more about taking care of their physical and mental...
CheckUP Board Update
December 02, 2019
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...
CheckUP's Christmas Mingle
November 22, 2019
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.
CheckUP's last QPHCN for 2019
November 20, 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...
CheckUP visits Papunya in the Northern Territory!
November 19, 2019
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...
CheckUP secures further funding for CYO and GYO!
November 06, 2019
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...
CheckUP attends the 2019 National RAP Conference
October 25, 2019
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...
We meet with NTPHN and RHW to discuss the Outreach Management System
October 23, 2019
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).
CheckUP participates in an Aboriginal cultural landscape walking tour
October 22, 2019
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...
CheckUP attends the Project Management Day of Service
October 21, 2019
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...
CheckUP supports Loud Shirt Day
October 18, 2019
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...
A special day for Windorah
October 16, 2019
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.
IUHI turns 10
October 15, 2019
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...
Fran presents about Tucka-Time
October 15, 2019
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.
Central West Health Expo
October 14, 2019
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...
CheckUP partners to improve mental health services in far western Queensland
October 10, 2019
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.
CheckUP participates in World Record attempt in Townsville for QMHW
October 10, 2019
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...
Mental Awareness Foundation's Walk for Awareness
October 06, 2019
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
Odd Socks Day
October 04, 2019
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...
CheckUP attends the Indigenous Eye Health Mapping Workshop
October 03, 2019
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...
Men's Health Matters
September 29, 2019
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...
Congratulations Community Information Support Services!
September 27, 2019
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
CheckUP attends the Indigenous Allied Health Australia 2019 National Conference in Darwin
September 24, 2019
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.
HEEP: Choose Your Own Health Career - website now live!
August 29, 2019
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...
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...
Tucka-Time: Vincent State School graduate final round
July 29, 2019
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...
Congratulations Accoras!
July 17, 2019
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.
NAIDOC Week Celebrations
July 12, 2019
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,...
Organisations unite to fast track surgery for Mackay kids who need it most
June 28, 2019
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...
My CheerUP packs brighten the day for kids facing ear surgery
June 13, 2019
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.
The CheckUP Forum - Call for Abstracts
June 04, 2019
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.
Life changing cataract surgery for Yarrabah residents
April 18, 2019
"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...
Announcement: CheckUP and Arrow Energy Brighter Futures program join forces to CheerUP kids after ear surgery in rural and remote Queensland communities
April 04, 2019
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...
CheckUP and Larter: working together for better health and wellbeing
March 13, 2019
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...
Announcement: QCoal partners with CheckUP to provide more ENT surgeries for children in regional Queensland
March 11, 2019
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...
Health Education to Employment Pathways (HEEP) Project
February 28, 2019
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...
North Queensland Ear and Hearing Project
February 21, 2019
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...
Our Annual Report has been released
December 03, 2018
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.
Tucka-Time visits Bwgcolman Community School
November 15, 2018
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.
Queensland Mental Health Week wrap up
October 18, 2018
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.
IMPACT - The 20th Anniversary Edition
September 17, 2018
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.
A night 20 years in the making!
September 17, 2018
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.
Tucka-Time heads to Palm Island
July 16, 2018
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.
CheckUP is coordinating this years Queensland Mental Health Week
July 05, 2018
CheckUP is excited to announce that we will be coordinating Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) this year in collaboration with many partner organisations!
This will make a whole world of difference
June 22, 2018
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.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
June 13, 2018
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.
CheckUP 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner - REGISTRATION OPEN
June 13, 2018
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...
CheckUP Forum - Registration NOW OPEN!
June 13, 2018
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 -...
First GPLO Forum for 2018
February 26, 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.
The BWLW team delivered their second visit to the Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy
February 16, 2018
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...
Our first QPHCN Meeting for 2018
February 14, 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...
Tucka-Time at Cunnamulla State School
February 13, 2018
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...
BWLW on the road again
February 01, 2018
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...
Our first Be Well Learn Well Teacher Capacity Building workshop
January 29, 2018
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...
Our first visit for the Be Well Learn Well program for 2018
January 25, 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...
Events Listing Life changing surgery for Yarrabah children
January 16, 2018
Tucka-Time at Vintcent State School
December 06, 2017
Today children from Vincent State School in Townsville received their certificates for participating in the Tucka-Time program.
Health in Focus 2017
November 10, 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...
Tucka-Time launches in Townsville
November 02, 2017
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...
RU OK? Day
September 14, 2017
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...
The CheckUP Forum 2017
September 08, 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...
Hearing Health in Mackay
June 07, 2017
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...
Circle of Healing
June 06, 2017
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...
ACT ENT
June 06, 2017
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...
The Whole Child
June 06, 2017
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...
Gluten Free Food Expo Returns to Brisbane in 2017
May 20, 2017
MasterChef cooking demonstrations, and keynote presentations
QPHCN meeting - NDIS theme
May 17, 2017
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...
Beyond the Clinic Collaboration in Coen
May 16, 2017
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),...
Heart Week 2017 - 30 April - 6 May
April 30, 2017
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...
Never Knew Birds Could Sing
April 27, 2017
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...
We Fly to Work!
April 27, 2017
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...
2016 CheckUP Health in Focus Report released
April 20, 2017
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.
Cape York kids get life-changing surgery
April 06, 2017
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...
RAP Impact Measurement Report 2016 released
April 05, 2017
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...
Rubena Andderson explains the Aboriginal Language Map to CheckUP Staff
April 04, 2017
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...
CheckUP attends Myriad Live
March 30, 2017
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....
Yarn Up Tok Blo Yumi Executive Retreat
March 22, 2017
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...
Australia's First National Rural Health Commissioner:
February 08, 2017
The Champion of Regional and Rural Health Reform
Cataract Surgery Blitz in Mt Isa - 13 October 2016
October 13, 2016
working collaboratively to make the cataract surgery happen.
ENT surgery for 16 kids from the Cape
September 22, 2016
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...
Collaboration fast tracks ENT Surgery for Children
September 20, 2016
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...
CheckUP Members Current Job Vacancies
July 28, 2016
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.
GPLO Network Planning Day stimulates robust conversation
June 13, 2016
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...
Innovate RAP continues our Reconciliation journey
June 03, 2016
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...
CheckUP hosts PHN focused QPHCN Meeting
May 19, 2016
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 -...
CheckUP launches latest Health In Focus report.
April 20, 2016
7th annual report that checks the pulse on primary health services in Queensland.
Health Provider Communication Service
April 19, 2016
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...
Service Integration and Referral Mapping Report
March 30, 2016
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
March 24, 2016
Making specialist health services more accessible
CheckUP ENT surgery initiative makes an impact
March 22, 2016
AMAQ foundation helps fund Outreach services to help Sunshine Coast kids
CheckUP Outreach say thank you to Dietitians
March 09, 2016
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...
Sight-saving Surgery in South West
February 25, 2016
Much Needed Outreach Services in Ravenshoe
February 23, 2016
RAPs are Making a Difference
February 19, 2016
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...
Cataract Surgery Blitz in South West Queensland
February 03, 2016
South West Queensland will have sight saving cataract surgery
January edition of Conversations OUT NOW
February 03, 2016
2016 Events, Outreach Needs Assessment Survey, GPLOs and Training Available here
View our Reflection Timeline
January 13, 2016
Scroll through our achievements, events and highlights from 2015.
2016-17 Outreach Needs Assessment Survey
January 12, 2016
Reminder: closes 29 January, stakeholder input wanted.
Join CheckUP Now and Extend the Benefits
January 05, 2016
Extended membership time, through to June 2017!
Meet Our New Members
December 15, 2015
DD&WMPHN and Telehealth Networks Aust join CheckUP
CheckUP Annual Report 2014-2015
November 30, 2015
Our Annual report highlighting the achievements during 2014-15
Health in Focus - Report is now available!
March 30, 2015
Our Annual Report 2013 - 2014 is now available!
CheckUP Census 2013 Report Launched
June 27, 2014
Read more about the key issues and trends facing primary health care in Queensland.