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Strengthening the medical workforce for a healthy Charleville
Rural Queenslanders will be able to see a doctor easier, following the Australian Government’s $2.4 million investment in an innovative program to support stronger rural healthcare.
First Nations leaders appointed to Queensland hospital and health boards
QAIHC congratulates three First Nations health leaders who have been appointed as Chairs to Queensland hospital and health service boards. QAIHC Acting CEO Paula Arnol said the boards of Central Queensland HHS, Torres and Cape HHS and Gold Coast HHS were fortunate to have secured accomplished leaders.
The Commonwealth Budget at a glance
The Commonwealth government handed down its 2024-2025 Budget on 14 May. How did First Nations health fare in this year’s budget announcements? Sector Leader investigates. Communicable disease control in Indigenous communities, mental health support and suicide prevention were the Albanese Government’s core commitments to First Nations health and wellbeing in the 2024-2025 Federal Budget.
Party pledges to First Nations health
With the Queensland election scheduled for Saturday October 26, Sector Leader contacted all top five political parties in Queensland — the ALP, LNP, Greens, One Nation and Katter’s Australia — seeking their election commitments to First Nation’s health in Queensland.
Mob Health
In Depth
Latest
“Our system punishes vulnerability” – Queensland Commissioner urges alternatives to incarceration
The increasing numbers of Indigenous children in prison is alarming and demands urgent action, according to Queensland's Family and Child Commission (QFCC) commissioner Natalie Lewis.
Interviews
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Wuchopperen CEO’s rise to the top
Thirty-five years ago, Joy Savage began her health career with an administration role at Wuchopperen Health Service. Today, she is the proud Chief Executive Officer of the thriving organisation, completing a remarkable full-circle journey.
DEADLY ENTERTAINMENT
Deadly Reading
Latest
Compassion (2024) by Julie Janson
From the acclaimed author Julie Janson, Compassion continues the emotional and intense literary exploration of the complex and dangerous lives of Aboriginal women during the 1800s in colonial New South Wales, which Julie began in Benevolence as a counter narrative to colonial history in Australian literature.
Deadly Viewing
Latest
Eddie’s Lil’ Homies (2024) Netflix
Written by AFL legend Eddie Betts and voiced by Hunter Page-Lochard and Miah Madden, this children’s animated series follows eight-year-old Eddie and his two best friends, Lottie and Tal, as they navigate the complex and often fantastical waters of childhood.
Deadly Listening
Latest
Yours Forever (2024) by Jessica Mauboy
Yours Forever represents a significant chapter in Jessica Mauboy’s musical career, showcasing her comfort in expressing her true self. This album features a blend of heartfelt ballads and upbeat tracks that explore themes of love, resilience, and personal growth.
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Sector Leader Magazine is published by the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC).
We welcome submissions from our Members, Associates and Affiliates on the great work being undertaken within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organisation Sector.
If you would like to contribute story ideas for consideration or comment on items in the current issue, please contact our Communications Team at communications@qaihc.com.au. Previous issues can be viewed online at qaihc.com.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that this publication may contain images or names of people who have passed away.
