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The Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service provides health care to a population of approximately 24,000 people and 66% of our patients are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin. We have 31 primary health care centres, two hospitals and two multi-purpose facilities. Our facilities are scattered throughout the Torres Strait Islands, the Northern Peninsula Area and Cape York. Our main health centres are at Cooktown, Weipa, Thursday Island and Bamaga.

06/09/2026

👨‍⚕️ WORK IN FNQ 👩‍⚕️ Workforce Development Officer👨‍⚕️

💭 Shape the future of Allied Health across the Torres and Cape!

ℹ️ Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Fiona Hall, 0472 833 937 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

🔗 Visit the job link for more info: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC690175

05/09/2026

💚 Weipa Hospital is helping to 💚

The Shatter the Stigma campaign is continuing to build momentum across Torres and Cape, with MHAODS Senior Peer Coordinator Giovanna “Jo” and Peer Navigator Louise recently delivering an information session to the Primary Health Care team and GP registrars in Weipa.

The session focused on reducing stigma around mental health and alcohol and other drug challenges, and the important role healthcare professionals play in creating inclusive, compassionate and supportive environments for consumers, colleagues and communities.

By raising awareness, challenging misconceptions and encouraging people to seek help without fear of judgement, the campaign is helping make a real difference.

📸 Pictured outside Weipa Hospital are Dr Wanda, Co-Director of Medical Services and GP Obstetrician, with GP Registrars Dr Davidand Dr Loyola, proudly showing their support for the campaign in their Shatter the Stigma polos.

04/09/2026

👨‍⚕️ WORK IN COOKTOWN 👩‍⚕️ Sonographer Radiographer👨‍⚕️

💭 Cooktown: Where work and play meet at the waters edge with Torres and Cape HHS.

ℹ️ Eager to know more? Steve Wallin (0438 117 225) would love to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have.

🔗 Visit the job link for more info: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC689913

03/09/2026

❤️‍🩹 Our staff: The heart of health ❤️‍🩹

Spotlighting TCHHS staff members who epitomise our values and make us proud to work alongside them.

🤝 Sarah McGuire, Occupational Therapist for the Child Development Service, based in Cairns.

1⃣ What does a typical day or week look like in your role?
I have just started maternity leave, however my usual week at work involves a variety of things both clinically and project based. Including working in a multidisciplinary team to deliver our pre-prep clinic providing developmental assessments for children before they head off to school to help support families, communities and schools to understand their child’s development and provide support where needed.

In addition to this I am leading one of our teams quality improvement and research projects where we have co-designed two distinct models/tools to support our team to provide culturally responsive service delivery, the Malu Model and the Cape Kawa, these are adaptions of the Kawa Model.

These models/tools are used by our teams to gather information from families, set goals and support their journey through our service with respect to culture at the core of the journey.

2⃣ Who are you when you’re not at work?
When I am not at work, I am a wife and mum to 4 beautiful children (5y, 3y, 2y, 6 weeks) who keep us very busy! We spend a lot of time at the park or at home playing, cooking or reading and my children will tell you that they love mum’s “messy play” set ups.

I love spending time with my family and our friends. I love anything outdoors- running, netball, camping and hiking - We try our best to be regulars at the local Mareeba Parkrun.

3⃣ What do you hope to achieve in your time with TCHHS?
I hope to be a part of continuing to develop a child development service that puts culture and the families we support first by working collaboratively with community and our team. I also hope to leave a smile with those I work with, both families and colleagues – like that saying you may not always remember what someone says but you always remember the way they made you feel- I would hope to leave people with a smile.

02/09/2026

👀 Are you a Nurse and looking for a change? 👀

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service have a number of roles that may suit you!

✅ Clinical Nurse (Kowanyama)
https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC690047

✅ Registered Nurse - Rural Generalist (Cooktown)
https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC690070

✅ Clinical Nurse - Primary Health Care Centres (Various Southern Primary Health Care Centres)
https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC690048

✅ Registered Nurse - Rural Generalist Theatre Support (Cooktown)
https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC690098

31/08/2026

👨‍⚕️ WORK IN FNQ 👩‍⚕️ Senior Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Educator (Identified)👨‍⚕️

💭 Lead, inspire and strengthen the future of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce.

ℹ️ Thinking about applying? Have a yarn with Eva Burns on 0499 926 121 for a confidential chat about the role, the team and the opportunities ahead.

🔗 Visit the job link for more info: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC689624

30/08/2026

👨🏽‍⚕️ Building the future nursing workforce in the Torres Strait 👩🏽‍⚕️

Recently, Director of Nursing & Midwifery First Nations, Hylda Poipoi, and Registered Nurse and Director of Torres Strait Islander Nursing & Midwifery Indigenous Cooperation, Fauziah Mosby, visited the TAFE campus on Thursday Island to connect with Diploma of Nursing students and hear about their future aspirations.

The visit highlighted exciting opportunities to strengthen collaboration between TAFE and Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, including sharing resources and expanding tutoring support for Diploma and Bachelor of Nursing students.

Discussions also identified the importance of future numeracy and literacy support programmes to help prepare prospective students for nursing pathways, while also recognising the need for collaborative solutions to address accommodation challenges and improve student access and retention.

With 14 scholarship-supported training places available for the October 2027 intake, there is a valuable opportunity to promote nursing careers and continue building a strong, sustainable local workforce for the future.

Strong partnerships, early engagement and targeted student support are key to growing and retaining the next generation of nurses in our region.

29/08/2026

❤️‍🩹 Our staff: The heart of health ❤️‍🩹

Spotlighting TCHHS staff members who epitomise our values and make us proud to work alongside them.

🤝 Dr Jen Wharton, Northern Director of Medical Services, based in Thursday Island.

1⃣ What inspired you to pursue this career path?
I've always been drawn to complex problems and meaningful work. I wanted a career that would continually challenge me to learn, adapt and think critically while allowing me to make a tangible difference. What keeps me engaged is that medicine is rarely just about treating illness. It's about understanding people, navigating uncertainty and helping individuals and communities achieve the best outcomes possible.

2⃣ What brought you to TCHHS or what keeps you here?
The people.
The patients, communities and colleagues are what have kept me here for more than a decade. There is a deep sense of purpose that comes from helping deliver healthcare across a geographically vast and logistically complex region. The challenges are unique, but so are the opportunities. Very few places offer the chance to contribute so broadly to patient care, service development and workforce growth while building long-term relationships with communities.

3⃣ What do you love most about working in our region?
The Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area are incredible places to work. The variety is unmatched, the clinical work is interesting and the communities are strong and resilient. A personal highlight has been caring for patients on Warraber Island over many years and being trusted to walk alongside individuals and families through different stages of their lives. It is a privilege that never gets old.

4⃣ Who are you when you're not at work?
Outside of work, you'll usually find me spending time with my husband and two daughters. We love getting outdoors, whether that's boating, hiking or skiing. I'm also a keen foodie and enjoy catching up with family and friends around a good meal. Most of all, I enjoy spending time with the people who keep me grounded and remind me there's more to life than work.

28/08/2026

👨‍⚕️ WORK IN FNQ 👩‍⚕️ Senior Clinician Recovery and Resilience Child and Youth Mental Health Service (Multi-D)👨‍⚕️

💭 The purpose of this role is to operate as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team to assist communities and individuals to recover in the event of a disaster with a specific focus on the child and youth population.

ℹ️ Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Call Katrina Campbell on (07) 3031 0160.

🔗 Visit the job link for more info: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC690086

26/08/2026

🥳 Bamaga’s first Health Expo brings community together 🥳

Bamaga hosted its first Health Expo this week as part of the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service’s initiative to expand its successful program across the region.

The free Expo brought the community and our health partners together to promote positive health messages through interactive activities and culturally safe health education.

The inaugural event attracted a strong turnout of community members, families, and children to learn and share knowledge about health and wellbeing, and the services we have available across our Hospital and Health Service.

These Expos provide an opportunity for locals to engage directly with healthcare professionals and build on the local knowledge that already exist in the community.

A range of interactive and educational stalls offered hands on learning experiences, providing practical and easy to understand information to help locals take charge of their own health and wellbeing at home.

The highly successful Expo marks the third of a series of Health Expos being delivered across the region. Special thanks to our health partners such as CEQ, Nai-Beguta Agama Aboriginal Corp, Northern Peninsula Area Family and Community Services, Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) and AFL Cape York.

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https://www.torres-cape.health.qld.gov.au/

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