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12 May 2026
Eyes in the sky add extra dimension of high-definition care
Central Queensland Public Health Unit Director Dr Gulam Khandaker said gastrointestinal illness was on the rise in many parts of Queensland, including the Central West.
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01 April 2026
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander paintings to illustrate upcoming health service plans
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents of the Central West region are being invited to participate in a series of community painting days this month.
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24 June 2025
Celebrating NAIDOC 2025
NAIDOC Week this year falls between 6–13 July. This year’s theme of The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrated achievements of the past and the bright future ahead.
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18 June 2024
Warning over gastro outbreak in Longreach
Health staff are helping manage an outbreak of gastroenteritis in a childcare centre in Longreach.
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16 May 2023
Reconciliation Week
Central West residents have been urged to observe the upcoming Reconciliation Week by giving some thought to the challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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24 November 2022
Health Equity implementation
A community meeting was held in Tambo on 22 November to discuss a historic document designed to improve the health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Central West Queensland.
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02 November 2022
Central West First Nations Health Equity Strategy launch
A historic document to improve the health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Central West Queensland will be launched on 8 November in Longreach.
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17 August 2022
Change of leadership for Central West Health
Central West Hospital and Health Service Acting Chief Executive Chris Sullivan will be leaving our health service on 30 September.
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05 August 2022
Mum’s N Bub’s Bag
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit has launched a new initiative to improve the birthing experience for First Nations mother and babies across central west Queensland.
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30 July 2022
Tambo artists work to grace health service First Nations Health Equity
Tambo artists and proud Bidjara women Ann Russell and Deann Frousheger have responded successfully to a call for Expressions of Interest to produce a special artwork for the Central West Hospital and Health Service.