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The Department of Health strategic plan 2019-2023 is a core planning document for the department.

It outlines the department's strategies for supporting the health and wellbeing of all Queenslanders.

The Department of Health's role includes:

providing strategic leadership and direction for health through the development of policies, legislation and regulations
developing statewide plans for health services, workforce and major capital investment
managing major capital works for public sector health service facilities
purchasing health services
supporting and monitoring the quality, efficiency, effectiveness and timeliness of health service delivery
delivering a range of specialised health services, including prevention, promotion and protection, providing ambulance, aeromedical, health information and communication technology and statewide health support services.

The Department of Health strategic plan 2019-2023 is a core planning document for the department.

To find out more about health reforms in Queensland go to the Queensland Health website.

National Indigenous Women's Wellbeing Conference 2018

Mon, 05/02/2018 - 7:00am

The National Indigenous Women's Wellbeing Conference 2018 is hosted by Indigenous Conference Services (Australia) 13-15 June, in Cairns. The aim of the conference is to provide a platform for Indigenous women’s wellbeing, bringing together health professionals to exchange knowledge and information...

NDIS community information sessions

Thu, 21/12/2017 - 5:28am

Join experienced staff from the National Disability Insurance Agency to learn more about accessing the NDIS and the types of support that will be available for people living with disability, their families and carers. Cairns Cairns Regional Council, Civic Reception Room, 119-145 Spence Street,...

Health in Focus survey opens - take part to win a prize

Thu, 07/12/2017 - 1:00pm

CheckUP’s annual Health in Focus survey is now open . The survey takes just five minutes to complete and all respondents can go in the running to win great prizes including one of three Apple Watches, two iPads and a Fitbit Zip. Now in its ninth year, Health in Focus is one of the largest snapshots...

Legal Aid Queensland's webinars and resources

Mon, 06/11/2017 - 7:00am

Legal Aid Queensland has published a series of captioned recordings about their services on their YouTube channel . Videos for community, health and education workers can be found here and include their published community legal education webinars. The next webinar is Child Protection - the law and...

SEQ's not-for-profits given a helping hand after TC Debbie

Mon, 10/04/2017 - 9:11am

Media Statement Minister for Communities, Women and Youth, Minister for Child Safety and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence The Honourable Shannon Fentiman Financial assistance is now available for south-east Queensland’s not-for-profit organisations that have been affected...

Safe sleeping program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander babies

Fri, 17/03/2017 - 8:22am

Queensland Government media release Hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander newborns will be tucked safely into bed with funding for more safe co-sleeping spaces. Mothers in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities will be provided with a Pēpi-Pod for their babies to sleep safely...

Guide to the laws of advertising and your community organisation

Thu, 01/12/2016 - 10:01am

Not-for-profit Law has updated its guide to 'The laws of advertising and your community organisation'. The resource provides practical tips to help organisations comply with the laws of advertising and marketing in Australia. Importantly, these laws apply to many fundraising activities of charities...

Boyer lectures: social justice and the health gap

Wed, 09/11/2016 - 10:34am

The 2016 Boyer Lecture Series titled Fair Australia: Social Justice and the Health Gap, were delivered by Professor Sir Michael Marmot , President of the World Medical Association, Director of the Institute of Health Equity and a leading researcher on health inequality issues for more than three...

Health translations

Fri, 05/08/2016 - 3:22pm

Health Translations enables health practitioners and those working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities to easily find translated health information. The Health Translations Directory provides direct links to reliable translated health resources produced in Australia...

Disadvantaged Aussies living on $17 a day

Tue, 07/06/2016 - 9:14am

Now in its fifth year, The Salvation Army's Economic and Social Impact Survey (ESIS) surveyed more than 1,600 clients across Australia. The report revealed “disturbing new statistics on the level of poverty in Australia”, showing that some disadvantaged Australians are living on just $17 a day. “...

oneplace community services directory

Are you looking for support in Queensland, or trying to find a service that meets your needs? Now you can search oneplace , the service directory hosted by the Queensland Family and Child Commission. oneplace is an easily accessible directory of community services to help Queensland families to get...

Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council

The Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) is the state’s peak body representing, advocating and supporting the Community Controlled Health Services sector in development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to their local communities. QAIHC represents the...

Health Inequality

World Health Organisation The Equality Trust Fair Society Healthy Lives Health in All Policies

Other organisations in health

General Practice Queensland Health and Community Services Workforce Council Health Consumers Queensland Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council

Federal Department for Health and Ageing

Departmental webite: www.health.gov.au Health Reform website: www.yourhealth.gov.au

Queensland Health

www.health.qld.gov.au

Legal advice

Legal Aid have a series of captioned recordings about Legal Aid Queensland services on their YouTube channel . Videos for community, health and education workers can be found here and include their published community legal education webinars. Upcoming webinars can be found on the Information for...

Disaster Management

The Queensland Disaster Management website and the Get Ready website have a range of information and useful resources that can assist you to plan and prepare for an emergency. As part of your preparedness and planning for weather events, access regular weather forecast updates from the Bureau of...

Launchpad - for young people with Autism or Asperger's

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has created a website called Launchpad designed for young people with Autism or Asperger's, and their families. The site includes practical strategies like accessing health services, getting a driver's license or managing personal finances. It also contains...

Women's Health Queensland Wide

Women's Health Queensland Wide (Women's Health) is a not-for-profit health promotion, information and education service. Website: www.womhealth.org.au

Health Services for CALD Clients

Queensland Health has information on many multicultural health related topics including: Impact of cultural and language on health care Key issues when communicating with people from multicultural backgrounds Where to get translated health information Includes information on the following topics...

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare - Indigenous Australians

There has been significant progress in the availability and quality of statistical information on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples over the last decade in Australia. Specific surveys of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are being conducted regularly to address information...

Not-for-profit Legislation

There are a range of legal structures which may be suitable for Queensland not-for-profit community groups. The four main options are: an incorporated association: Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (QLD) and Associations Incorporation Regulation 1999 (QLD) a company limited by guarantee:...

Supporting young Indigenous Australians to achieve their dream of a future in healthcare

Fri, 18/08/2017 - 10:44am

Author:

House Call Doctor

Research shows Indigenous health professionals account for only 0.3% of the national healthcare workforce.

This severe underrepresentation has a number of repercussions for the industry and Indigenous members of the community seeking culturally appropriate healthcare.

“The...

The Care Opinion website

Wed, 25/02/2015 - 11:31am