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07 July 2026
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce and Community Health Plan
A new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce and Community Health Plan 2025-2028 has been launched for the Central West Hospital and Health Service region. The plan has been finalised in time to coincide with this year’s NAIDOC Week from 5
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26 June 2026
4th generation at Longreach
Born on 11 June, little Tannum Colin Moulds arrived at Longreach Hospital’s birthing unit with a very special pedigree. Born to Ilfracombe couple Nicole and Ian Moulds, Tannum and his two older siblings, Jaxton, 7, and Phoebe, 5, are the fourth
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26 February 2025
Mental health training program for Allied Health professionals
Mental Health Allied Health Director Joni Barrie said Central West Health had received funding to host an Occupational Therapist on a two-year graduate program with the Central West’s Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (MHAOD) service.
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03 October 2024
Looking after your mental health
Central West residents are being urged to take the opportunity of this year’s Mental Health Week from 5–13 October to take stock of their mental health and look after others.
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16 May 2024
Blackall Show health presence
The Central West Hospital and Health Service partnered with James Cook University to host a health screening and mental health information and awareness stall at the recent Blackall Show.
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23 April 2024
Playgroup for all ages
The playgroup is held from 9.30 am to 10.30 am every second Thursday at the Barcaldine Multipurpose Health Service CHSP Room (HACC), with the next session scheduled for 2 May.
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08 December 2022
Keeping the festive cheer in check
Although the Christmas holidays are often a happy and joyful time, they can also be a challenging period for some.
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23 September 2022
Looking after your mental health
Central West residents are being urged to take the opportunity of this year’s Mental Health Week from 8–16 October to take stock of their mental health and look after others.