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A new approach to building a healthier Springfield 🫀

02/11/2026

Living with a heart condition, or supporting someone with a heart condition?

You can now have your say about what you need to live well with a heart condition.

If you are aged 18 or older, you can participate in a 90-minute focus group run by Emma and Jenna.

You will receive a $50 gift voucher to reimburse you for your time.

Your participation would help improve how services are designed and ensure they best reflects what is important to you.

To get involved, please fill out the EOI form: https://uqmedicine.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8G33IvqrcCgh7hQ

Or please mail [email protected] with any questions ❤️

29/10/2026

How do you choose to travel to healthcare appointments in Springfield? What influences your travel choices? 🚌

Whether you've experienced long travel times, limited transport options, or other challenges, getting to appointments isn't always simple.

There is an opportunity for your insights to help identify barriers and inform future planning to make it easier for residents to access the care they need.

Researchers from The University of Queensland are seeking local residents to share their experiences travelling to GP and allied health appointments.

You may be eligible if you:
- Are 18 years or older
- Live in Springfield, Springfield Lakes, Springfield Central, Augustine Heights, Brookwater or Spring Mountain
- Have attended a GP clinic or private allied health service in the past 3 months

📧 Email [email protected] with the subject 'Study Participation' to get involved!

28/10/2026

The future of public health was on display this week! 🥹👏

Congratulations to our placement students Aaron, Sarah, Tina, Nicole, Tori, Jackson and Andy on completing their placements! They are now one step closer to graduating from their Health Sciences degrees 🥳

Their work explored some of the key factors that shape health in our community.

This included a pop-up health screening program to help identify health risks early, auditing Springfield's food environment and walkability, and mapping access to healthcare services across Springfield.

These are all important pieces of the puzzle as we work towards a healthier Springfield 🫀

A special thank you to supervisors Kirsten and Cal for sharing their expertise and helping shape the next generation of public health professionals.

Students, your contributions have been incredibly valuable. The insights you've generated will help inform future research to build a healthier Springfield 👏❤️ Thank you!

26/10/2026

Lots to be grateful for 🫶

Sometimes we forget to take a moment to appreciate the good things in life.

What is something good that's happened to you recently?

22/10/2026

For Pearl, food is about so much more than what’s on our plate 🍽️🫶

As a member of our research team, Pearl is investigating how food can help young people develop skills, confidence and healthy habits that can support their wellbeing.

As a final-year PhD candidate and Accredited Practising Dietitian, her interest in this area was inspired by her work as a dietitian.

She saw firsthand how learning about food and cooking can help people feel more confident, connected and empowered.

“I’m a foodie and have always been interested in how food shapes everyday life beyond nutrition, particularly its social and emotional roles.”

A lot of Pearl's work is in the Springfield community, providing nutrition education and hands-on culinary activities for young people, with the aim to strengthen food literacy and psychosocial wellbeing.

When she’s not doing research, Pearl enjoys spending time with loved ones, discovering new food spots, and spending time with her cat. 🐱

Thank you, Pearl, for helping us better understand how food, nutrition and cooking skills can support young people's wellbeing.

If you're a Springfield local and you'd like to get involved in Pearl's research, get in touch and we can connect you with her.

21/10/2026

Calling the South Asian community in Springfield 📣

You're invited to share your experience about heart health, and how heart health programs and research could better support your community 🫀

Your input will help shape future heart health programs and research for South Asian communities in Springfield.

You will receive a gift voucher to compensate you for your time.

Please contact Dr Linju Maria Joseph via email or phone to get involved.

21/10/2026

Going to YMCA Springfield Central Community Centre soon?

Why not check in on your heart health while you're there!

We're bringing our FREE 20 minute cardiovascular health screenings to Springfield VERY soon!

Heart disease risk factors are appearing earlier in life for many Australians, but many of these risks can be identified early and managed before they lead to more serious health problems.

In just 20 minutes, you'll receive your results, learn more about where your cardiovascular health is at, and find out whether a visit to your GP might be a good next step.

Stay tuned for more details coming soon 👀

20/10/2026

What do health researchers actually do?

Interested in any of these topics? Reach out at [email protected] to see how you can get involved ❤️

19/10/2026

Congratulations are in order 🎉

Attended by our wonderful team members Lamees, Emma, Kirsten, Jenna and Linju, the Queensland Cardiovascular Research Network Showcase last week was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate cardiovascular research and the people driving it forward.

Huge congrats to Lamees Ali on receiving a $5000 QCVRN PhD Development Grant! 👏 Supervised by Dr Jenna Thomas, Dr Jenna Taylor and Professor Julie Redfern, the grant will support her PhD research exploring ways to improve cardiac rehabilitation programs across Australia, with a particular focus on understanding and incorporating patient experiences into quality improvement.

We were also proud to see Emma open the event with a keynote lecture, highlighting her outstanding contributions to this field, while Jenna also shared findings from the 7-year follow-up of her PhD study, showcasing the impact of her incredible research.

A special congratulations also to Linju, who was recognised as a finalist for the GrantEd Group Cardiovascular Research Excellence Award.

It was a wonderful day celebrating research, collaboration, and the talented people working to improve heart health outcomes for communities across Australia 🎉🌟🫀

14/10/2026

We're taking a different approach to heart disease.

Heart health is shaped over a lifetime, and despite everything being done to combat heart disease, the statistics remain stubbornly high.

As a community-led project, your experiences and ideas can help shape a healthier Springfield.

Get involved in a way that works for you. Learn more about heart health, share what matters to you, participate in a study or join our community network.

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