Our Region, Our People

Our Region, Our People: Meet Bailey

Bailey’s two-and-a-half-year journey is one of resilience and growth. The teenager has faced challenges, but with support, he has navigated...

Our Region, Our People: Meet John

John Rothwell left this year’s Roses in the Ocean Lived Experience Summit in Brisbane with something he hadn’t expected –...

Our Region, Our People: Meet Roderick

A Mareeba men’s support group is attracting more men to its weekly yarning sessions and helping them to offload and...

Our Region, Our People: Meet Trissi

Living with mental health challenges can make even the simplest daily tasks feel exhausting and overwhelming. For Sarah (not her...

Our Region, Our People: Meet Josie

Asking the simple question – “Nunt Kana?” – has opened the door to deeper conversations about health and wellbeing in...

Our Region, Our People: Meet Kim

A 31-year-old Cape York woman, battling multiple chronic conditions, felt less alone and more confident navigating complex medical appointments during...

Our Region, Our People: Meet Chris

Older LGBTI people in the Cairns region are feeling seen, heard, and understood thanks to the care finder program being...

Our Region, Our People: Meet Pyper

After struggling with symptoms of endometriosis and pelvic pain from a very young age, a 25-year-old Cairns woman says she...

Our Region, Our People: Meet Augustin

For primary care professional Augustin Meegavel, the decision to leave his familiar life behind wasn’t easy, but the chance to...

Our Region, Our People: Meet Patsy-Ann

What began as involvement in a community program has transformed into a personal health journey for Richmond Shire Council Deputy...

Our Region, Our People: Meet Leanne

In North Queensland, where many GPs work in remote areas, maintaining up-to-date Advanced Life Support skills can be the difference...

Our Region, Our People: Meet Evan

ALFA Medical & Skin Clinic practice nurse Evan Forbes can’t help but smile when he talks about his role as...

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