Darling Downs & West Moreton PHN

10/09/2026

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

It's a reminder to take a moment to check in with yourself and the people around you.

Life's challenges aren't always visible, and a small act of kindness or connection can have a lasting impact. 💛

If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline (13 11 14), Su***de Call Back Service (1300 659 467), Beyond Blue (1300 224 636), 13 YARN (13 92 76), or call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

This World Su***de Prevention Day, we're thinking of all those affected by su***de.

This year’s theme, 'Changing the Narrative on Su***de', reminds us that the way we talk about su***de matters. When we replace silence with connection, stigma with understanding, and fear with compassion, we create space for people to feel heard and supported.

Today and any day, you can be there for those struggling, those living with loss, and those supporting others. A simple check‑in can be the start of a life‑changing conversation.

If you're going through a difficult time and need support, we encourage you to contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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07/09/2026

Come along to the annual Under 5’s Expo 🌟

📅 Friday 11 September, 9am to 12pm at Laidley Recreational Reserve.

Enjoy a fun-filled morning of free activities, entertainment, play experiences and interactive stalls, while connecting with local services and supports that help children and families thrive. Together, we can turn conversations into meaningful action and build stronger, safer communities for children this National Child Protection Week. 🌱💛

🎉 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🎉

We’re getting closer to an AMAZING morning of fun, magic and family activities at our Under 5’s Event! 🌈✨

📅 Friday 11 September
⏰ 9am – 12pm
📍 Laidley Recreational Reserve – Netball Side
🎟️ FREE EVENT!

Register now at 👇

https://tickets.localtix.com.au/outlet/event/735cbff2-32c9-42a1-be99-d8584169056d?

Get ready for a morning packed with things to see, do and explore, including:

🫧 Bubble’licious
🎩 Dr Ace the Whimsical Magician
🐰 Animal Nursery
🎨 Face Painting
🎈 Children’s activities
💬 Information stalls
🚒 Emergency service displays
🔎 Scavenger Hunt with prizes up for grabs!
🌭 BBQ & Coffee Van
…and LOTS MORE!

And we are especially excited to have Dr Ace the Whimsical Magician joining us for some magical family fun! 🎩✨ Dr Ace creates interactive, family-friendly magic designed to get children and adults involved and amazed.👀 Want to see more of Dr Ace and what he can do?
Check him out here:
✨ https://draceillusionist.com/laidley-child-protection-week-under-5s-day/

Bring the little ones, bring a friend and come along for a FREE morning of fun 💛💙💚

03/09/2026

Join Eszter Cowle for a full-day workshop exploring practical approaches to recognising and responding to grief with confidence, compassion and care.

Organised by Grief Australia, this workshop will strengthen your understanding of contemporary grief practice, build confidence in recognising common grief experiences, and equip you with practical approaches to supporting individuals, families and communities with compassion and care.

Suitable for all health and community workforce professionals, this interactive session offers valuable opportunities for reflection, discussion and peer learning.

📅 Tuesday, 15 September 2026
📍 Burke & Wills Hotel, Toowoomba
🔗 Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4cmn9rx

01/09/2026

This Thursday, join Rural Medical Education Australia and Clifford Gouldson Lawyers for a session led by Ben Gouldson, who will discuss legal and compliance strategies to support sustainable practice management and effective succession planning.

Topics will include:
✅ Reception and call-handling scripts
✅ Curiosity browsing and privacy considerations
✅ What cleaners, contractors and copier technicians may overhear in a practice setting.

💡 This practical and industry-specific development series is designed for Practice Managers and Practice Nurses with leadership responsibilities, and administrative staff looking to grow into management roles.

🔗 Register your attendance: https://bit.ly/4zPT6lU

29/08/2026

🩺 Together with West Moreton Health we’re pleased to welcome healthcare professionals from across the West Moreton region to today’s GP Symposium.

The day is filled with practical insights, valuable conversations and opportunities to connect with colleagues and local services who share a passion for supporting community health. 🤝💙

Thank you to our speakers, exhibitors and delegates for making the day such a success through your knowledge and collaboration!

📸 Photos by Thru A Lens Media

25/08/2026

The annual Paediatric Masterclass for General Practice is the leading paediatric education event for GPs in Queensland. The masterclass is a full day seminar that brings medical experts and GPs together to learn about different health issues affecting children.

Express your interest: https://bit.ly/4xQTVsU

20/08/2026

💛 For 40 years, Daffodil Day has brought people all over Australia together to support those affected by cancer and raise awareness of the importance of early detection.

We work with general practices across our region to support participation in:
🌼 BreastScreen Queensland
🌼 National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
🌼 National Cervical Screening Program

Learn more about our cancer screening programs: https://bit.ly/4xc6mjl
Find out more about how you can get involved for Daffodil Day: https://www.daffodilday.com.au/

19/08/2026

🤝 Calling all allied health professionals across the Darling Downs and West Moreton region!

Join us in Toowoomba or Ipswich this October for an inspiring networking and information session designed to connect, support and strengthen our allied health workforce.

This is a fantastic opportunity to:
✅ Connect with fellow allied health professionals
✅ Share ideas and experiences with your peers
✅ Stay informed about key changes shaping the future of healthcare
✅ Hear from expert speakers.

👉 Register for the Toowoomba session: https://bit.ly/4xTBZOG
👉 Register for the Ipswich session: https://bit.ly/4bWtN7J

14/08/2026

📣 Expressions of Interest now open

Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN in partnership with CheckUP Australia, invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) to deliver psychological therapies services in the Western Downs region, with a key focus on Chinchilla, Miles and Tara.

If you're passionate about improving access to mental health services in regional communities, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 The PHN will be providing an online information session on Thursday 20 August, 5:00pm – 6:00pm.

🗓️ Contract period: October 2026 to 30 June 2027.

🔗 Learn more and submit your EOI on our website: https://bit.ly/4x1LICp

14/08/2026

In partnership with Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE), the PHN is proud to present the GP Business Series.

Join Steven Hill, National Healthcare Lead at Medihost Solutions, for our next cyber security session.

Learn practical strategies to:
✅ Protect your practice
✅ Safeguard patient information
✅ Strengthen your cyber resilience.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4bQT8jn