Linen Party To Raise Funds
Kingaroy-based mental health support group “Pathway 2 Hope” is hosting a barbecue, linen party and fill-a-bag sale this Saturday in a bid to raise funds for the group.
Lung Clinic At Cherbourg
Cherbourg residents who have any concerns about their respiratory health are invited to take part in the Indigenous Respiratory Outreach Care (IROC) program.
Close Shave Launches Movember
There’s a few more clean-shaven faces on the streets of Kingaroy following Friday’s Movember “shave-off”
$1.5m Upgrades At Cherbourg Hospital
Work will begin soon on an $860,000 project at Cherbourg Hospital to provide modern consultation rooms for women and children, part of $1.5 million worth of upgrades scheduled at the hospital over the next six months.
Two Vans Offer Breast Scans
For the first time, two of BreastScreen Queensland’s state-of-the-art digital mobile vans will be visiting the South Burnett at the same time.
Move To Cut Eye
Surgery Waiting Lists
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the announcement that the State Government will inject $23.4 million to help cut the wait for people needing important eye surgery, including 361 people in the local health area.
New Boundaries For Health Network
The Federal Government has announced the geographic boundaries for the new Primary Health Networks which will be set up in July next year following the axing of funding for the Medicare Local network.
Helping Hand For Carers
A special expo was held in Kingaroy on Wednesday to put information at the fingertips of carers
White Dove Flies At Town Hall
About 60 people gathered at Kingaroy Town Hall on Friday night to have a ball
Can You Eat
Healthy For A Week?
South Burnett residents are being challenged to prepare healthy meals every day next week
A Way For Everyone To Have A Ball
Kingaroy-based not-for-profit group South Burnett Peace Of Mind has organised a special social dinner dance on Friday night for a group of people who often miss out on the better things in life.
Artists Create A Journey
South Burnett residents gathered at the Kingaroy Art Gallery on Friday night to mark the start of Mental Health Week and celebrate the hidden talent we have in the local community.
Carers Learn About NDIS
Parents and carers of adults with a disability met in Kingaroy recently to learn more about the new National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Workshops To Prevent Falls
TAFE Queensland South West will be holding one-day workshops in Kingaroy and Cherbourg later this month targeting falls – one of the major risks for older people.
Local Activities To Raise
Mental Health Awareness
Mental Health Week (October 5-12) is being marked in the South Burnett with a number of activities aimed at raising awareness about mental health issues and services in the local community.
Another Warning About Button Batteries
Parents are again being warned of the dangers of button batteries after RACQ CareFlight Rescue airlifted a toddler who reportedly swallowed one yesterday.
Nurses Get 2.2pc Interim Pay Rise
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the 2500 nurses and midwives in the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service will get a payrise next year – their fourth since the election of the LNP State Government.
Hospital Wants Feedback
New boxes have been provided at Kingaroy Hospital so visitors can give feedback on their experiences.
Scott Lobbies For Angel Flight
Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott says the Federal Government is all about “removing red tape” rather than creating “onerous obstacles” for charity organisations such as Angel Flight.
$80m Needed For New Hospital
A new Kingaroy hospital is still a key priority for the State Government, but it’s just a matter of finding the $70-$80 million necessary to get the job done.
