Mackay region

Connect to Wellbeing’s update on support for children under the age of 12 in Mackay

In comparison with the Townsville and Cairns regions, it was noted that the number of referrals for children under 12...

Mayor Suicide Prevention Taskforce co-Design Workshop

The innovative event drew stakeholders and community members from the greater Mackay, Whitsunday, and Isaac regions together to explore factors...

Increasing access to antenatal and postnatal services in the Isaac Region

Funding and support provided by Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) enables Melanie to provide clients, such as Michelle and...

Mackay Regional Council celebrates the 10 year Anniversary of My Community Directory in the region

Mayor Greg Williamson said Mackay Regional Council is proud to be a member of the My Community Directory and Diary...

Funding now available to provide psychological support for aged care residents in Mackay

The psychological support services include transition and adjustment support, end of life counselling, support and management of anxiety and depression,...

New Indigenous support and mental health service in the Mackay region

Run by our Mob for our Mob means that Growth Advance Techniques will deliver culturally appropriate care and advocacy from our...

Real Mates Talk men’s campaign

The Real Mates Talk men’s campaign intends to prevent suicide attempts and deaths of men in our community and support...

Health service’s plan to recruit young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has partnered with CQUniversity and Australian Training Works with support from Northern Queensland Primary Health...

BreastScreen event in Mackay

Due to the close contact required between client and health worker at BreastScreen Queensland, screening services were suspended from late...

New Specialist Dementia Care Program Unit for North Queensland

It is one of three locations in Queensland successful in the Commonwealth Government’s first round of funding for the new...

Our Region, Our People: Meet Damon

Damon has achieved many successes in his life, but has also faced his share of challenges. Through the ‘Better Off...

New program to help Mackay health services to deliver better alcohol/drug care

Mackay and Bowen’s primary health workforce will be upskilled to provide better care for individuals in need of alcohol and...

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