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- Second Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Central Queensland opens in Gladstone | 10 December | Gladstone residents now have greater access to bulk-billed urgent care, with the opening of the new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) co-located at Gladstone Family Medical Centre at 7 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Central.
- Sunshine Coast Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in Buderim | 9 December | Residents now have greater access to bulk-billed urgent care, with the opening of the new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Buderim co-located at Ochre Medical Centre at 9 Ochre Way, Sippy Downs.
- Queensland Communities gain new insights into the health impacts of climate change | 10 November 2025 |As climate-related disasters intensify and their impacts on our health and health systems are increasingly recognised, five communities across the Country to Coast Queensland (CCQ) region are taking proactive steps to understand the risks and plan for the future, launching new Health and Climate Resilience Profiles under the Resilient CARE program.
- Gympie Health Hub is transitioning to a Better Connect hub | 30 October 2025 |Country to Coast Queensland (CCQ) is advising the Gympie community about changes to the Gympie Health Hub, located at 4/4 Horseshoe Bend.
- Sunshine Coast Event Helps Older People Navigate Upcoming Aged Care Reforms | 17 June | A sold-out community event held in Maroochydore on 4 June brought together older people, carers and service providers to unpack the upcoming changes to aged care in Australia. Hosted by Healthy Ageing Partnerships (HAP), the event focused on what the new Aged Care Act will mean in practice when it comes into effect on 1 November 2025.
- Sunshine Coast's Medicare Mental Health Centre officially opens its new location | 29 May |Bundaberg’s Medicare Mental Health Centre has officially opened the doors to its new, purpose-designed location at 1 Bright Place, Birtinya, giving locals a more welcoming and permanent place to get free mental health support.
- Today's Man Posts His Poo - Do You?| 29 May |That’s the cheeky — but serious — message behind Country to Coast Queensland’s (CCQ) bold new bowel cancer screening campaign, launching this week across Central Queensland, Wide Bay and the Sunshine Coast.
- Bundaberg's Medicare Mental Health Centre officially opens its new location | 28 May |Bundaberg’s Medicare Mental Health Centre has officially opened the doors to its new, purpose-designed location at 14 Bourbong Street, giving locals a more welcoming and permanent place to get free mental health support.
- Start the conversation – What’s your plan this National Palliative Care Week? | 12 May | This National Palliative Care Week (11–17 May 2025) Country to Coast Queensland is proud to partner with Palliative Care Queensland’s Ambulance Wish Queensland program and Mingary Care to raise awareness about end-of-life planning and the power of compassionate care.
- Queenslanders Urged to Check in on Community Health as Cyclone Alfred Approaches | 4 March | As Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves towards southeast Queensland, Country to Coast, QLD is encouraging communities to not only prepare themselves but to check in on those who may need extra support.
- Medical services return to Imbil community | Republished 6 February | GP services will return to Imbil in the Mary Valley, with the newly established Imbil Medical Centre set to open on Thursday 27 February 2025
- Cervical Self-Screening – Your Health. Your Way |4 February| This World Cancer Day, Country to Coast, QLD (CCQ) and Queensland Health’s Cancer Screening Unit are launching Your Health. Your Way.
- Bundaberg Medicare Urgent Care Clinic reopens to strengthen community healthcare|4 February| Bundaberg residents will once again have access to bulk-billed, urgent care without the need to visit the emergency department, with the reopening of the Bundaberg Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) on 4 February 2025.
- Free walk-in mental health support has a new home in Rockhampton | 22 January | Rockhampton residents are assured of free quality mental health support without the need for appointment or referral with the establishment of the Rockhampton Medicare Mental Centre on a new permanent site in central Rockhampton at 3/49 William Street.
- Free walk-in mental health support has a new home in Gladstone | 22 January |Gladstone residents are assured of free quality mental health support without the need for appointment or referral with the establishment of the Gladstone Medicare Mental Centre on a new permanent site located at 9 Derby Street.
- headspace Caloundra opens doors to better youth mental health 10 December | A new headspace is now open to help young people aged 12 to 25 years with mental health, physical health (including sexual health) alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support.
- $3.8 million boost to strengthen community resilience in the face of natural disasters 12 November | As Queenslanders turn their hand to preparations for the upcoming natural disaster season, Country to Coast, QLD and Australian Business Volunteers (ABV) are celebrating a $3.8 million boost for the three-year Resilient Care Program, received from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) through the Disaster Ready Fund.
- Building works for headspace centre in Caloundra progressing well 7 November |Additional support for youth mental health in Caloundra is coming soon in the form of a new headspace centre located on Bowman Road. The purpose-built fitout for the centre is on track, with a planned opening before Christmas.
- Sunshine Coast to Host National Leaders at 2024 Advancing Equity Summit 2 October | This October, the Sunshine Coast will welcome leaders from across Australia and the world as Country to Coast Queensland (CCQ) hosts the 2024 Advancing Equity Summit at Peppers Resort Noosa on Kabi Kabi Country.
- New resources for living well with dementia 20 September | Country to Coast, QLD in partnership with Dementia Australia today launched resources for people living with dementia and their carers during Dementia Action Week, held nationally from 16 to 22 September
- Leadership transition for Country to Coast, QLD Board 10 September | The Country to Coast QLD Board today announced a transition in Board leadership effective from November 2024, following the Annual General Meeting.
Get your free flu shot before 30 September
2 September | Spring has definitely sprung, but Country to Coast, QLD is still urging residents to get their free flu vaccine before the Queensland Government free flu shot ends on 30 September.Urgent call to vaccinate as whooping cough cases soar across the region
2 September | Country to Coast, QLD is urging residents to get vaccinated for whooping cough to protect our youngest community members as cases soar across our region.- Bulk billed urgent care coming soon to Hervey Bay
23 July |Hervey Bay residents will soon have access to free, bulk-billed urgent care, following the Australian Government’s announcement that a new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is to be established in Hervey Bay before the end of the year. - Get your free flu shot for winter immunity and a safer community
11 July | With flu cases surging across the region, Country to Coast, QLD is urging residents to get their free vaccine and protect themselves and their loved ones from the worst of the flu. - New mental health service network means ‘no wrong door’ for local support
10 July 2024 | Residents across Central Queensland, Wide Bay and the Sunshine Coast will soon be able to access free or low-cost support wherever they live through one of the largest regional mental health, alcohol and other drugs support networks in Queensland. - Take 10 to speak up for better health
28 June 2024 |Country to Coast, QLD is urging residents and visitors across the Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay and Central Queensland regions to take 10 minutes to speak up for better health and wellbeing where they live. - My Healthy Community Survey launches new approach to better health and wellbeing
11 June 2024 |Country to Coast, QLD is urging residents and visitors across the Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay and Central Queensland regions to speak up about what boosts their health and wellbeing where they live. - Emerald GP SuperClinic breaks ground on new allied health services facility
30 May 2024|Central Highlands communities are set to benefit from expanded access to quality primary care at the Emerald Medical Group - GP Super Clinic, with operator Central Highlands Healthcare (CHH) progressing plans for expansion of the existing facility, due for completion in December 2024. - New Medicare Mental Health Centres to soon open the door to better mental health
21 May 2024 |Starting a conversation about your mental health will soon be even easier for residents across the Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay and Central Queensland regions with Country to Coast QLD’s announcement today that four new Medicare Mental Health Centres will be operational before end July 2024. - The flu is so common, but can be serious
1 May 2024 |Influenza, it’s so common, yet we often forget how serious it can be. The ‘flu is a serious viral respiratory infection spread easily among people in various settings like homes, schools, and workplaces. Globally, it causes 3 to 5 million severe illnesses and 290,000 to 650,000 respiratory deaths annually1. - Country to Coast, QLD and ForHealth commemorate 40 Years of Medicare at local Rockhampton Urgent Care Clinic
13 March 2024 | Today, Ms Julie Sturgess, Chief Executive Officer for Country to Coast, QLD (CCQ), is in Rockhampton to commemorate Medicare's 40-year anniversary. This marks an opportunity to recognise Medicare's significant health contributions to local communities, notably through recently established Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs). - Stay safe and healthy during extreme weather
23 January 2024 | With a heatwave warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for much of the state this week and other regions on cyclone watch, Country to Coast, QLD is urging residents to keep their eye on the weather and ensure they are prepared to deal with extreme conditions if they arise.
- Beat the heat and stay safe this summer
14 December 2023 | With temperature expected to spike this weekend, residents across the Central Queensland, Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay areas are urged to stay safe in the heat and avoid heat-related illness. - Stay up-to-date with your booster for a COVID-free Christmas
12 December 2023 | Residents across the Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast regions are urged to stay up-to-date with their COVID-19 booster, with reported COVID-19 cases on the rise and new variant Pirola active in the community. - Medicare Urgent Care Clinics now open in Rockhampton and Bundaberg
8 December 2023 | Rockhampton and Bundaberg residents are choosing access to bulk-billed urgent care without a visit to the emergency department, with the recent opening of Medicare Urgent Care Clinics in each regional city. - Future of Mandalay Medical Centre assured with acquisition by industry leader ForHealth
22 November 2023 | Continuing access to bulk-billed GP health services is assured for the Rockhampton community with today’s announcement by Country to Coast QLD of health services provider ForHealth’s purchase of the Mandalay Medical Centre. - New Bundaberg Urgent Care Clinic opens to provide immediate non-life threatening health care to the community
31 October 2023 | Country to Coast, QLD (CCQ) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that delivers the Primary Health Network (PHN) program on behalf of the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care. Through community needs-assessment we aim to commission leading health services which meet the needs of our region to achieve their healthiest outcomes. - CheckUp Australia appointed to deliver health services to the Central Queensland community in Rural Primary Health Services Program
12 October | Country to Coast, QLD (CCQ) is an independent not-for-profit organisation who deliver the Primary Health Network Program on behalf of the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care. - Country to Coast, Qld launches community grant opportunity for flood-affected regions
4 September 2023 | CCQ is supporting the recovery and resilience of flood-affected regions, extending a unique opportunity for community groups and organisations with a footprint in the Gympie, Noosa, and Maryborough locations. - Country to Coast, QLD Board announces new CCQ Clinical Advisory Council
24 August 2023 | During June the Country to Coast, QLD (CCQ) Board engaged with eligible healthcare professionals from across the Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast regions, to consolidate the existing three clinical councils into one council which would advise collectively on achieving health outcomes region wide, the Country to Coast, QLD (CCQ) Clinical Council. This enhanced council will not only help CCQ to understand local nuances of smaller communities but also enable us to collectively work on issues which are common everywhere. - Country to Coast, Queensland Board welcomes new Director Paul White
14 June 2023 | Paul served as the Chief Executive Officer of ASX-listed company Brisbane Broncos Ltd, from January 1, 2011, until February 2021. He obtained an MBA from Central Queensland University. Before joining the Broncos, Paul held high-level positions at Anglo-American Metallurgical Coal and Xstrata Zinc. He is an accomplished Director and currently holds a position as a Non-Executive Director at Magnetite Mines Ltd, a company listed on the ASX. - Be prepared for the 2023 Flu Season – help protect our kids and loved ones against influenza|
12 June 2023 | With the winter season now arriving, a no0ceable nip is in the air as we go about our daily lives. Country to Coast, Queensland is encouraging the community to get their flu shot and protect their family against influenza. - Country to Coast, Queensland (CCQ) Board seeking applications to join the CCQ Consumer Council
9 June 2023 | The CCQ Board is seeking expressions of interest from eligible members of the community to join a newly formed Country to Coast, Queensland (CCQ) Consumer Council, a sub-committee of the CCQ Board. The Council will represent Central QLD, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast regions. We are seeking representation across all these regions - Country to Coast, QLD (CCQ) announces care finder appointee: Footprints Community
19 May 2023 | CCQ recently expanded the Care finder services in with Footprints Community. Initially selected as the Care finder provider for the Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast regions, CCQ is pleased to announce that Footprints’ valuable support now extends to the Central Queensland community. - Medicare Grant Program
26 March 2023 | Eligible general practices in Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay, and Central QLD are invited to apply.
for the Strengthening Medicare – General Practice Grants Program, part of a $220 million investment
to improve practices, expand patient access, and provide high-quality care. - Registration of Interest now open for new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
24 February 2023 | An initial Registration of Interest (ROI) process is being undertaken to allow accredited general
practices and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services to review the information on the
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCC) before submitting their ROI.
- Service keeping seniors on their feet celebrates first birthday
19 October 2022 | A pioneering café-based healthcare concept helping Hervey Bay seniors at risk of a fall gain the confidence and strength to stay on their feet celebrated its first birthday this week, with a special gathering at The Tree House Urangan Community Wellness Centre.
- PHN appoints Julie Sturgess as new CEO
22 August 2022 | CCQ announced today that a new CEO will soon lead the organisation. Julie Sturgess, an experienced business leader in the health sector will succeed current CEO Pattie Hudson who is stepping down after 10 years with Medicare Local and the PHN. Pattie said she is delighted to welcome Julie as the new CEO and knows that the PHN will continue to grow and thrive while serving our communities, with Julie’s extensive skills and knowledge as a health leader.
- First Nations community encouraged to step up and get the jab!
11 July 2022 | In collaboration with our partners, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service and North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health, CCQ has developed a suite of short videos to encourage uptake of the COVID-19 vaccination within the First Nations community.
- Statewide data shows Queensland GPs busier than ever during COVID-19 pandemic
7 June 2022 | Primary care providers play key role in protecting community health as patient attendances increase year on year.
- Stay well this winter – help stop the spread of flu and COVID-19
1 June 2022 | CCQ has launched a winter wellness campaign encouraging everyone to get their flu shot as soon as possible to reduce their risk of contracting seasonal influenza this winter.
- Emerald headspace offerring vital youth mental health support
31 March 2022 | Young people in the Emerald community can now access the support they need, with Australia’s peak youth mental health and wellbeing group, headspace, now delivering services in the region.
- Pop up vaccination clinics keeping the Gympie community safe
17 March 2022 | Gympie disability workers, their families, clients and the wider community now have additional COVID-19 vaccination options, with a series of pop-up clinics scheduled in March. The first pop-up clinic was held last week, with another clinic scheduled for Wednesday 23 March.
- Lock in kids' COVID-19 jabs before school returns
7 January 2022 | From next Monday (10 January 2022) the COVID-19 vaccination is available for children aged 5 to 11 in Queensland, however appointments can be secured now for dates on or after 10 January.
- Stay COVID safe this summer
5 January 2022 | Given the rising number of COVID-19 cases, all Queenslanders need to consider any movement through
the community as a possible risk for COVID-19 infection.
Pregnant women urged not to stay mum on COVID vaccination - PDF (88 KB)
17 November 2021 | A Central Queensland doctor specialising in women’s health is urging women who are pregnant as
well as new Mums to get the COVID vaccination before the Queensland border opens next month.Don't give Grandma COVID for Christmas - PDF (91 KB)
16 November 2021 | With the Queensland border on track to open to southern states the week before Christmas, people who are still unvaccinated are being urged to step up and get the jab before COVID arrives in the communityLifestyle café helps keep Hervey Bay seniors on their feet - PDF (98 KB)
9 November 2021 | An exciting new café-based healthcare concept is helping Hervey Bay seniors, who have recently experienced a fall, regain their confidence and strength so they can get back, and stay, on their feet.Pop-up clinic helps protect Kilkivan from COVID-19 - PDF (111 KB)
14 October 2021 | Community healthy outreach champions Sunny Street have visited Kilkivan for the third time in as many months, to deliver doses of AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to people living in and around the small rural town.Walking Together, Learning Together to help Close The Gap - PDF (108 KB)
13 September 2021 | In September 2021, CCQ launched a new training program for GPs, aimed at improving the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Local practice leads way in national mental health trial - PDF (103 KB)
14 July 2021 | A general practice in the Noosa hinterland is leading the way in a national trial of an innovative mental health service developed by the Black Dog Institute.
New COVID-19 vaccination and testing clinic opens in Noosa - PDF (315 KB)
7 June 2021 | The Noosa Shire now has a combined COVID-19 testing and vaccination hub, with community outreach champions Sunny Street unpacking their mobile health care clinic into a premise in downtown Tewantin for the next year.
Inter-generational playgroup expands across region - PDF (315 KB)
31 May 2021 | Hot on the heels of the hit ABC TV series ‘Old people’s home for 4-year olds’, another innovative inter-generational playgroup is set to be expanded across regional Queensland.
Helping make the Coast a Compassionate Community - PDF (297 KB)
20 April 2021 | Residents of the Sunshine Coast will soon play a stronger role in the care and support of people at the end of life,with the local launch of the global Compassionate Communities initiative this week.
COVID-19 vaccination rolls out to the community - PDF (96 KB)
24 March 2021 | The first of the highly anticipated community COVID-19 vaccinations were delivered to eligible patients in general practices across Central Queensland, Wide Bay and the Sunshine Coast this week.
Patience needed during next phase of vaccination roll-out - PDF (90 KB)
18 March 2021 | Residents in Central Queensland, Wide Bay and the Sunshine Coast are being urged to be patient ahead of Phase 1b of the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out set to start in general practice on Monday.New service provides The Way Back from suicide - PDF (103 KB)
8 March 2021 |Beyond Blue’s suicide aftercare initiative The Way Back Support Service, which provides critical support for people after a suicide attempt, is now available in Central Queensland, Wide Bay and the Sunshine Coast.Lead agent for headspace Emerald announced - PDF (324 KB)
4 February 2021 | Australia’s peak youth mental health and wellbeing group, headspace, is a step closer to delivering services in the Central Highlands with the appointment of a lead agent for its first stand-alone site in the region.
- PHN announce first Indigenous board member - PDF (316 KB)
18 January 2021 | With improving Indigenous health and well being one of the top priorities for Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast PHN,Gangulu man Shea Spierings has joined the board of directors of its governing body, Sunshine Coast Health Network Ltd.
- Mental health services now delivered in aged care - PDF (94 KB)
15 December 2020 | People living in residential aged care facilities on the Sunshine Coast now have ongoing access to mental health and wellbeing support, thanks to a local targeted initiative.
Improve the health of your community - PDF (94 KB)
3 December 2020 | CCQ is planning better health services for your community, and they need your help.
The PHN funds services like alcohol and other drug treatment and supports in Central Queensland, suicide prevention training in the Wide Bay, and early childhood development programs on the Sunshine Coast, and have just launched their community health survey.
Learning through healing for Indigenous mental health workers - PDF (124 KB)
30 October 2020 | As Mental Health Month draws to a close, the first trainees to participate in an innovative mentoring program for Indigenous mental health and drug and alcohol workers graduated in Central Queensland today.
Gympie Health Hub turns one! - PDF (313 KB)
27 October 2020 | Despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gympie Health Hub marked a major milestone this month, celebrating its first birthday.
Emerald connects with healthcare online - PDF (313 KB)
23 October 2020 | A group of local healthcare professionals are joining forces with the Australian Digital Health Agency and Commonwealth-funded primary healthcare organisation CCQ to make Emerald one of the first towns in Australia to have its residents fully connected with their healthcare online.
headspace satellite finds home in Maryborough - PDF (403 KB)
23 September 2020 | Youth mental health champions headspace are a step closer to opening the doors on a satellite centre in Maryborough, with the signing of a lease on a premise next to the Station Square Shopping Centre, located at Shop 2b, 118 Lennox Street.
Former mining blaster rocks new career in health - PDF (98 KB)
16 September 2020 | After leaving a lucrative career in the mining industry, one of Wide Bay’s newest Bachelor of Nursing students has taken out a top honour at the 2020 Queensland Training Awards.
New program takes walking from a wheeze to a breeze - PDF (312 KB)
10 September 2020 | People living with chronic lung disease can breathe a little easier in Hervey Bay, thanks to an innovative pulmonary rehabilitation program.
Online campaign helps tourists get tested for COVID-19 - PDF (98 KB)
20 August 2020 | Visitors to the Sunshine Coast experiencing cold and flu-like symptoms can easily find a place to get tested for COVID-19 thanks to a new campaign by a local primary health organisation.
Wide Bay community trains to prevent suicide - PDF (315 KB)
31 July 2020 | An inspiring number of residents in Wide Bay are learning how to help prevent suicide in their community, by enrolling in a nationally recognised one-hour online training program.
Get tested for COVID-19 - PDF (463 KB)
24 June 2020 | As restrictions continue to ease across Queensland, a local healthcare organisation is asking anyone displaying even the mildest COVID-19 symptoms to get tested for the virus.
Primary health network welcomes headspace funding - PDF (94 KB)
9 June 2020 | Young people across Central Queensland, Wide Bay and the Sunshine Coast will soon have improved access to mental health services, with the announcement today of a significant funding boost for headspace centres.3
Indigenous Elders 'In this together' for community health - PDF (152 KB)
26 May 2020 | As National Reconciliation Week starts, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are being urged to visit their regular doctor or health worker, either via telehealth appointments or in person, in order to stay well and healthy.
GP encourages patients to continue visiting their doctor - PDF (102 KB)
21 April 2020 | A Sunshine Coast general practitioner is encouraging patients to continue making contact with their regular GP during the COVID-19 pandemic, either via telehealth appointments or even in person, in order to stay well and healthy.
Create a community safety net with suicide prevention training PDF (94 KB)
16 April 2020 | With strong evidence showing the continuing COVID-19 pandemic is proving to be a difficult time for those already struggling with their mental health, CCQ is providing free online suicide prevention training.
Emerald takes gold for digital health technology - PDF (317 KB)
5 March 2020 | The Central Queensland town of Emerald has been revealed to be the first in the state, and one of the first in Australia, to have widespread digital connectivity across the health sector.
'Let me see my baby’ – learning to live with loss PDF (399 KB)
20 February 2020 | Miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death and the subsequent grief felt by parents, family and friends will be explored in an intimate and in-depth conversation in Coolum next Tuesday night.
Phone calls to support suicide survivors in the Central Highlands - PDF (297 KB)
19 February 2020 | People at risk of, or who have recently attempted, suicide in the Central Highlands area will be placed in regular phone contact with qualified mental health facilitators, with the launch of a new non-emergency telephone support program.
headspace Emerald gets the green light - PDF (409 KB)
13 February 2020 | The Central Highlands community of Emerald will soon be home to a stand-alone headspace centre, as part of a $64M Liberal Nationals Government package for suicide prevention and mental health initiatives.
Maryborough's community action plan for mental health - PDF (403 KB)
21 January 2020 | In a demonstration of their commitment to creating a powerful community support system, the Maryborough Suicide Prevention Network launch their 2020 action plan for mental health this week.
Save a life this silly season with free suicide prevention training - PDF (295 KB)
19 December 2019 | With evidence showing Christmas and the holiday period to be a difficult time for those struggling with their mental health, CCQ is hoping to save lives this silly season by providing free online suicide prevention training.
Skip the queue this summer with healthdirect mobile app - PDF (294 KB)
17 December 2019 | Parents are being encouraged to skip the queue at the emergency department this summer by downloading and using an innovative app to find the most appropriate medical care closest to them and their children.
Local community groups recognised at 2019 Healthy Towns Awards - PDF (318 KB)
6 December 2019 | A faerie-themed sustainability festival, two community gardens, and a medical transport service are among nine community groups to share in more than $15,000 in grants at the 2019 Healthy Towns Awards announced in Peregian on Thursday.
Gympie supports childhood development with Healthy Play - PDF (298 KB)
28 November 2019 | With school nearly out for another year, children under the age of five or those who are home-schooled in Gympie and the surrounding area now have access to a mobile play-based program designed to support childhood development.
Spot a mole from a melanoma this Skin Cancer Action Week - PDF (314 KB)
20 November 2019 | See if you can spot the difference between a mole and melanoma, including your own, this National Skin Cancer Action Week, at a special pop-up event at Mooloolaba Beach on Thursday.
Vital new hub for health opens in Gympie - PDF (510 KB)
28 October 2019 | Gympie residents can now access a range of vital health and community support services all under the one roof, with the official opening of the new Gympie Health Hub.
Sunshine Coast surgery steps up mental health message - PDF (502 KB)
9 October 2019 | A popular medical clinic in the Sunshine Coast hinterland is actively working to improve the wellbeing of its patients this Queensland Mental Health Week, with the implementation of an innovative mental health program.
Record funds allocated to suicide prevention training in Wide Bay - PDF (295 KB)
4 September 2019 | In advance of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2019, CCQ (the PHN) has announced it is committing a record amount of funding towards suicide prevention training in Wide Bay.
New funding ensures a bright road ahead for Sunny Street - PDF (350 KB)
22 July 2019 | The road ahead for mobile doctor and nursing outreach service Sunny Street is looking bright, with the help of 12 months funding from not-for-profit commissioning agency CCQ.
Additional nursing services to help remote mining community LiveBetter - PDF (290 KB)
10 July 2019 | The delivery of health and medical services in the remote central Queensland community of Rolleston will be strengthened in 2019, with the provision of much needed additional nursing services.
Health partnership to journey with CQ Indigenous community - PDF (297 KB)
30 May 2019 | On Monday, five Central Queensland organisations will sign a Statement of Cooperation to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander access to mental health and alcohol and other drug treatment in the Rockhampton, Livingstone & the Central Highlands region.
Jamie's Ministry of Food mobile kitchen returns to Bundaberg - PDF (59 KB)
14 May 2019 | The Good Foundation has today announced that it will be rolling Jamie’s Ministry of Food’s Mobile Kitchen into Bundaberg. In partnership with Queensland Health, CCQ (the PHN), Woolworths and Stockland, the mobile kitchen will teach locals home-cooking skills and promote healthy eating in the region.
Businesses urged to protect staff against flu this winter- PDF (228 KB)
10 May 2019 | With more than three times as many people diagnosed with the flu so far this year across Queensland, CCQ (PHN) is urging local businesses to follow its lead with a staff vaccination program.
New regional service for psychosocial support- PDF (228 KB)
9 May 2019 | A new national support service will soon be available for people in regional Queensland who are living with severe mental illness, but ineligible for funding under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
New research project offers hope for mental health outcomes - PDF (228 KB)
5 March 2019 |CCQ is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a $500,000 grant by Bupa Health Foundation to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of mental health services in the region.
- Drug and alcohol services boosted to tackle ice in CQ- PDF (71 KB)
5 February 2019 | The PHN welcomes today’s announcement by the Minister for Regional Services, and the Government’s ongoing investment in alcohol and drug services.
Awards celebrate community organisations - PDF (549 KB)
30 November 2018 | Representatives from community organisations across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie region are meeting in Gympie on Friday to recognise those nominated for the third annual Healthy Towns Awards.
Digital screening for common mental health conditions - PDF (475 KB)
8 November 2018 | Federal Government funding has enabled ten general practices across Central Queensland, Wide Bay and the Sunshine Coast to roll out StepCare, an innovative digital screening and treatment service for common mental health conditions.
Better care at Benevolent - PDF (573 KB)
5 November 2018 | For the first time in Central Queensland, a trial is demonstrating My Health Record’s ability to improve the care of older people living in residential aged care facilities.
Nurse practitioner strengthens Kilkivan GP service - PDF (427 KB)
15 October 2018 | Health services in the rural communities of Kilkivan and Goomeri have received a much-needed boost with the appointment of a new visiting nurse practitioner, Jenny Doherty.
Gympie teenagers Brainstorm to top spot with national film award - PDF (624 KB)
8 October 2018 | Stop freaking out, the storm’s going to pass is a message echoed in the film Brainstorm, which won the regional and national awards in the Young Film Maker category at the Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival in Gympie over the weekend.
Gympie teenagers Brainstorm into short film finals - PDF (624 KB)
5 October 2018 | Tom Logan, 17, is one of a group of Gympie teenagers going head-to-head with filmmakers, on a world stage in the finals of the Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival in Gympie this weekend.
Six simple steps to better mental health - PDF (479 KB)
2 October 2018 | Taking time to remember the simple things that give you joy such as spending time with family or friends is a great starting point for improving mental health.
Healthy Towns nominations close this Friday - PDF (493 KB)
12 September 2018 | Community groups across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie are being urged to submit nominations for the Healthy Towns Awards program before entries close on Friday, 14 September.
Take time to protect against suicide - PDF (513 KB)
04 September 2018 | Business leaders in the Gympie community are stepping up to access new training to protect their staff and workplaces from suicide.
#YouCanTalk about suicide - PDF (398 KB)
1 September 2018 | Andrew Marriott’s son Glenn died by suicide at the age of 18, and now he’s urging people across Central Queensland, Wide Bay and the Sunshine Coast to join a new initiative and save lives.
PHN welcomes new rehab for Rockhampton - PDF (247 KB)
22 February 2018 | CCQ CEO, Pattie Hudson has welcomed the release of the Queensland Government’s Action on Ice strategy, in particular the previously announced commitment to fund a new residential rehabilitation facility in Rockhampton.
Lets get Gympie's kids ready for school - PDF (348 KB)
22 January 2018 | Child therapy services in Gympie have receive a $120,000 funding boost to kick off the new school year. Debbie Blumel, CEO for Children’s Therapy Centre said families in Gympie would be able to access free therapy sessions for developmentally vulnerable children.
Some simple life hacks could rescue your New Year health resolutions before it is too late - PDF (260 KB)
10 January 2018 | There is still time for Wide Bay residents to make their health resolutions come true with a few easy “life hacks’’. Molly Blain, the My Health for Life Support Officer for CCQ said it was often better to make simple, considered changes to your health, than trying to tackle major health and lifestyle changes in one go.
- Peer workers to boost mental health services in Wide Bay - PDF (244 KB)
19 December 2017 | Mental health services in the Wide bay have received a boost with the addition of 11 fully qualified peer workers providing lived experience counselling across Hervey Bay and Bundaberg.
- Free women’s health specialist launching outreach services in Moura - PDF (330 KB)
18 December 2017 | A new outreach clinic is coming to Moura this today and will provide women with access to free, confidential reproductive and sexual health check-ups. The clinic being held at the Moura hospital and will cover all aspects of women’s health including all contraception, cervical screening, breast examination, period problems, pregnancy planning and menopause.