Communities invited to share their health stories
Residents are invited to tell their story as part of a new project designed to determine the health needs of local communities.
The Local Area Health Needs Assessment (LANA) invites people to share their health care experiences.
“Darling Downs Health covers a wide area – roughly the same as Tasmania,” Wendy Pannach, Clinical Redesign and Innovation Manager, said.
“We have 29 hospitals and health care facilities in our region, and we cover seven different local government areas.
“Our communities are widespread and diverse, and each has their own characteristics and unique needs.
For more information about Darling Downs Health’s Local Area Health Needs Assessment (LANA) visit www.darlingdowns.health.qld.gov.au/about-us/our-projects/local-area-health-needs-assessment
Women’s recreational fishing network launched
The State Government has launched a new social media network to encourage more women to take up fishing.
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said the government had launched the new Women in Recreational Fishing (WIRF) Program to develop leadership, promote knowledge sharing and showcase activities for women in fishing in Queensland.
“The WIRF Program creates a ‘safe space’ for women of all ages, skill levels and cultural backgrounds to network via a Facebook community,” Mr Furner said.
“This network will encourage women to participate in recreational fishing activities, share knowledge, stories, tips, get the right equipment and promote events such as the WIRF Leadership program to develop female role models within the recreational fishing community.
You can join WIRF at www.facebook.com/groups/683982796091262 or by searching ‘Women in Recreational Fishing Network Qld’
Funding for next year’s Queensland Day events
Applications are open for Queensland Day events next year, as events continue for this year’s celebrations.
The 2023 Queensland Day Sponsorship Program offers funding of up to $15,000 for events and initiatives dedicated to celebrating Queensland’s birthday on 6 June.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said Queensland Day is an opportunity for communities to come together and share Queensland’s unique culture and heritage, and to celebrate everything that is great about being a Queenslander.
“Festivals, parades, family fun days – all types of events − are held across Queensland each year to mark Queensland Day and are always a wonderful opportunity for community spirit,” Ms Palaszczuk said.
Applications for the 2023 Queensland Day Sponsorship Program close 5pm Wednesday 31 August 2022.
Events can be held between 3 to 11 June 2023.
For more information on the Queensland Day Sponsorship Program visit campaigns.premiers.qld.gov.au/queenslandday/qldday-sponsorship-program.aspx
