Bidgerdii Community Health Service is improving access to healthcare for mob in Central Queensland with the opening of two new clinics in Mt Morgan (Gaangalu Country) and Blackwater (Ghungalu Country).
Bidgerdii CEO Marissa Smith said she was proud to see enhanced access to primary healthcare services and improved health outcomes for clients living in the Mount Morgan and Central Highlands communities.
“As the resident numbers and demand have increased, access to securing regional healthcare professionals and services has been challenging for Community,” she said.
The Mount Morgan Clinic is centrally located in the main street at 63 Morgan Street. The upgrades provide a bright and spacious waiting room, an additional consultation room plus larger treatment room to facilitate a nurse practitioner.
There is enhanced accessibility with additional handicapped parking and greater access to online specialists and services via upgraded telehealth facilities.
The previous clinic location is being repurposed to facilitate the Bidgerdii Wellness Hub. The team will provide allied health services for community including access to social and emotional wellness services, Elder care and NDIS Connector Support, in addition the Integrated Care Team (ICT) will be providing chronic disease management assistance.
Additionally, Bidgerdii has re-established its presence within the Central Highlands, with its new Blackwater clinic opening at 2 Seeman St (Ghungalu Country).
The team has been providing a selection of allied health services via referral from Blackwater Hospital since March 2024.
Medical service delivery, together with specialist ICT allied health clinics, and a preventative health project targeting acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease, are set to provide our community members with much needed access to vital health care services currently lacking due to overwhelming demand.
