Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council

Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council QAIHC has a strong vision and mission for providing development and support for the community controlled health sector in Queensland.

Vision

The elimination of disparities in health and wellbeing experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Queensland. Goal

To support and drive a sustainable and responsible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Sector in Queensland, recognised by governments and other service providers as an essential, valued and preferred partner, and to enhance

primary health care provision more broadly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities. This goal will be met through work under our five strategic priorities. Values

QAIHC Values are based on feedback from its Members and Board of Directors:

• We advocate for the inclusion of cultural practice across the whole health care system in Queensland.
• We act ethically, respect difference and both support and engage in open exchange of ideas, planning and programming decisions.
• We act as thoughtful and responsible stewards of our and our Member Services resources, knowledge, and data.
• We demonstrate strong and uncompromised integrity in support of the highest standards of service quality and governance.
• We aspire to excellence that is approached through diligent effort, both individual and collective, and commitment to continuous quality improvement.

18/06/2026

Protecting bub from RSV can start before they’re even born. 🤰🏽💛

RSV is a common virus that spreads easily and can affect the airways and lungs. For little bubs, it can sometimes make them really sick and lead to illnesses like bronchiolitis or pneumonia.

Almost every child will get RSV in their first two years of life, and it’s one of the main reasons babies under six months end up in hospital.

The good news? Pregnant mums can help protect bub from birth by getting the free RSV vaccination during pregnancy.

Mums can pass vaccine protection on to bubs - helping keep them safer in those first few months when they’re most at risk and too young to be vaccinated themselves.

The RSV vaccination is safe during pregnancy, free, and recommended in the final trimester. It can lower the risk of severe RSV illness in young bubs by around 70%.

Have a yarn with your midwife, health worker, ACCHO or GP to find out more.

Visit: https://buff.ly/vmlEep4

QAIHC is partnering with Diabetes Australia and Carbon Creative to make the My health for life (MH4L) program more acces...
15/06/2026

QAIHC is partnering with Diabetes Australia and Carbon Creative to make the My health for life (MH4L) program more accessible and culturally safe for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through tailored program design and health promotion.

supports people to take small practical steps to build lasting improvements in health and wellbeing and is funded by the Queensland Government through Health and Wellbeing Queensland.

Together, QAIHC and Diabetes Australia are working with Carbon Creative to develop a culturally grounded campaign aimed at increasing participation in MH4L among our mob.

Participating ACCHOs deliver practical MH4L group sessions that support community needs, with the flexibility to fit the program around individuals’ busy lives.

Participants are also supported by Telephone Health Coach for Diabetes Australia Mandy Waters, a proud Wiradjuri woman. Mandy provides one-on-support for MH4L participants in a culturally safe and non-judgemental way, focusing on individual strengths and priorities.

QAIHC, Diabetes Australia and Carbon Creative are committed to developing more relatable MH4L resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and we're proud to support efforts to strengthen health and wellbeing in Community.

📷️: Telephone Health Coach for Diabetes Australia Mandy Waters (Wiradjuri)

𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: Executive Officer – FNQ Regional Health Partnership𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Manunda/Cairns, Queensland𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀: Temporar...
15/06/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: Executive Officer – FNQ Regional Health Partnership
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Manunda/Cairns, Queensland
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀: Temporary contract, 0.6–1.0 FTE, 12 months with potential extension
𝗥𝗲𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Negotiable, commensurate with experience. AO7 Level 7 equivalent as a guide.

𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗜𝗛𝗔 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: Northern Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Alliance is a regional body representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisations across Far North Queensland. NATSIHA is focused on health and wellbeing equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Alliance supports regional collaboration and Community Controlled health leadership.

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: The FNQ Regional Health Partnership is seeking an experienced Executive Officer to provide high-level governance, reporting and operational support to a regional health leadership forum. You will support the Chair, partner CEOs, Working Groups and subcommittees to maintain strong governance, track actions, manage accountabilities and progress shared regional priorities. This role suits a highly organised professional who can work across complex stakeholder settings and support strategic action that contributes to Closing the Gap outcomes.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:
🔸 Monitor and report on progress against Partnership priorities and actions
🔸 Develop and maintain governance frameworks, workplans and key documentation
🔸 Build strong relationships with partner organisations and stakeholders
🔸 Support strategic planning, policy development and regional health initiatives

𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮:
🔸 Experience in health governance, executive support or strategic coordination
🔸 Strong executive-level writing, reporting and briefing skills
🔸 Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
🔸 Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health priorities and culturally safe practice

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: COB Friday 19 June 2026

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆: https://buff.ly/IEbbdpp


Congratulations to Manngoor Dja Aboriginal Health Services for winning the Health and Wellbeing category of the Queensla...
10/06/2026

Congratulations to Manngoor Dja Aboriginal Health Services for winning the Health and Wellbeing category of the Queensland Reconciliation Awards 2026 with their Mob Pod mobile health van!

04/06/2026

QAIHC was proud to celebrate long-time Goondir Health Services CEO, Floyd Leedie AM, on his induction as a Member of the Order of Australia at a heartfelt community event held at the Oakey RSL on the evening of Saturday 23 May.

Surrounded by family, friends, academics, Goondir colleagues and board members, the night celebrated a career dedicated to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This honour reflects Floyd’s selfless contribution to Indigenous health and community, made possible through the vital support of his family.

Congratulations and thank you, Mr Floyd Leedie AM!


Today, on Mabo Day, we honour and celebrate the legacy of Uncle Eddie Koiki Mabo and all those who fought to overturn 𝘵𝘦...
03/06/2026

Today, on Mabo Day, we honour and celebrate the legacy of Uncle Eddie Koiki Mabo and all those who fought to overturn 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘢 𝘯𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘶𝘴 —a landmark decision that fundamentally reshaped Australia’s legal and moral recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights to land.

We respectfully acknowledge the Torres Strait Islander peoples whose lands, seas and waters are central to this historic achievement, and recognise the strength of their communities and the leadership of emerging young leaders carrying this legacy forward.

QAIHC recognises that Mabo Day reflects the strength of history, the resilience of communities, and the enduring connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to Country, culture and community.

We acknowledge the continued importance of truth-telling, self-determination and health equity for our peoples, and the opportunities this legacy creates for current and future generations.

Connection to Country, culture and community is foundational to the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and to achieving stronger outcomes into the future.

QAIHC celebrates Mabo Day alongside Torres Strait Islander peoples, honouring this enduring legacy and its ongoing impact.


𝗔𝗺𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 — 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 The Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) and the A...
01/06/2026

𝗔𝗺𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 — 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

The Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) and the ACCHO sector acknowledge the passing of Amy Lester, a proud Barada (Kabalbara) woman, respected Elder, and committed advocate for Aboriginal health and community control.

Amy dedicated her life to strengthening outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, always grounded in the belief of our mob leading our mob. Her leadership spanned many roles, including former CEO, long-serving Bidgerdii Board Member for over 14 years, former QAIHC Board Member, ATSIC Regional Councillor, and Murri Court Elder, alongside her work across numerous community boards in Rockhampton.

Known for her grassroots approach, Amy walked alongside community, ensuring decisions reflected the voices, needs, and strengths of her people. She led with honesty, cultural authority, and deep respect, mentoring others and helping shape a stronger, more accountable sector.

For her deep contribution to Bidgerdii and the ACCHO sector, Amy Lester was recognised in 2008 with induction into the QAIHC Hall of Fame, in its inaugural year.

Above all, Amy was a Mum, Nanna, Elder and matriarch, whose love for her family and community guided everything she did.

Her legacy continues through the communities she strengthened and the pathways she helped create for future generations.

🎨 Calling all female Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists with mob connections to Queensland – this is your cha...
28/05/2026

🎨 Calling all female Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists with mob connections to Queensland – this is your chance to help bring an important story to life through art.

We are commissioning an original artwork for a major research project focused on healthy birthweight outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander babies in regional and remote Queensland.

We are looking for artwork that reflects the strength of mothers, families and communities – celebrating culture, Country, family and new life.

The commissioned artwork will feature across the research report, related print and digital materials as well as QAIHC marketing materials.

🖌 Commission fee: $10,000 (inclusive of all costs)
📍 Open to female Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists (any career stage, any medium)
🌿 Strong encouragement for artists from regional and remote Queensland
📅 EOI closes: Friday 5 June 2026 at 5:00pm AEST.

We encourage artists to bring their own cultural lens, stories and creative practice to this meaningful project.

For full details about the brief, eligibility and submission requirements, view the EOI document here: https://buff.ly/tnamqsc

🎨 QAIHC is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artist with mob connections to Queensland to create an origi...
28/05/2026

🎨 QAIHC is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artist with mob connections to Queensland to create an original artwork celebrating 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 • 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 • 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Together with our Members, we collect and share data about the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland.

The commissioned artwork will be used across QAIHC’s Health Information Team (HIT) reports, publications, and communications, helping share the story of Indigenous data as community-held knowledge that supports better health outcomes for mob.

We encourage artists to interpret this story through their own cultural perspective, symbols, and traditions.

💰 Fee: $10,000 (inclusive of all costs)
👤 Open to Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists (any career stage, any medium)
📅 EOI closes: Friday 5 June 2026, 5:00pm AEST

📄 For full details about the brief, eligibility and submission requirements, download the EOI document here:https://www.qaihc.com.au/media/38616/1008-artwork-eoi_strength-knowledge-connection_final.pdf


This National Reconciliation Week, we honour the strength, resilience and hope of our communities – and the ongoing work...
26/05/2026

This National Reconciliation Week, we honour the strength, resilience and hope of our communities – and the ongoing work needed to support healing and close the gap.

This week, we’re calling on the Queensland Government to go ‘All In’ with four practical and highly achievable steps that will support reconciliation for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Queensland.

This is about lifting up families, communities and individuals to grow in health, strength and wellbeing.

In 1999, Queensland apologised to the Stolen Generations:
“That this House apologises to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Queensland on behalf of all Queenslanders for the past policies under which Indigenous children were forcibly separated from their families and expresses deep sorrow and regret at the hurt and distress that this caused…” - Premier Peter Beattie

This National Reconciliation Week we call on the Queensland Government to turn that apology into meaningful action:
1️⃣ Make amends through a community-controlled Stolen Generations redress scheme.
2️⃣ Genuinely engage with communities to strengthen decision-making, community capability and local ownership.
3️⃣ Recognise racism as a core determinant of health and implement anti-racism strategies with measurable accountability targets across government.
4️⃣ Immediately release Queensland’s outstanding Closing the Gap Annual Reports and Implementation Plan, with a commitment to transparent and regular reporting.

Reconciliation is more than just words. Healing requires action, accountability and sustainable, long-term investment in the ACCHO sector.

This week, we’re asking the Queensland Government to go ‘All in’.


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